Top 10 Highest Paid WRC Drivers 2024 (Revealed)

Top 10 Highest Paid WRC Drivers 2024

WRC 2024 season is confirmed top drivers signed deals with rally teams. World Rally Championship considered among one of the expensive motorsports competition. WRC is well known sport for its high-speed action, aggressive driving techniques, and control of the car. The top teams offered new contracts to WRC drivers based on the season results, the best drivers in WRC earn between $1.5m to $2.5m a year. 

WRC DriversSalary / BonusesTeamContract Years
Thierry Neuville$2.5mHyundai WRT2024
Sébastien Ogier$2.3mToyota Gazoo Racing2024
Ott Tänak$1.7mHyundai WRT2024
Kalle Rovanperä$1.5mToyota Gazoo Racing2024
Elfyn Evans$750kToyota Gazoo Racing2024
Esapekka Lappi$600kHyundai WRT2024
Dani Sordo$540kHyundai WRT2024
Takamoto Katsuta$500kToyota Gazoo Racing2024
Andreas Mikkelsen$500kHyundai WRT2024
Adrien Fourmaux$450kFord WRT2024

1) : Thierry Neuville Contract Worth Of $2.5m In WRC 2024 :

Thierry Neuville is one of the most popular driver in WRC. He currently hold contract with the team Hyundai WRT which is worth of $2m as per reports and if he win's the drivers championship in 2024 his earnings increased to $2.5m which include $500k bonus.

2) : Sébastien Ogier Contract Worth of $2.5m with Toyota Gazoo Racing In 2024:

Sébastien Ogier is one of the best paid rally drivers. The eight time world champion currently hold contract deal worth of $2m with the team of Toyota Gazoo Racing. He will earn extra bonus money if he become ninth time world champion in 2024.

3): Ott Tänak Contract Deal with Hyundai WRT Worth of $1.2m In 2024:

Ott Tanak is currently active in WRC and hold contract with Hyundai WRT team. As per reports he is currently earning $1.2m a year and his earnings increased maximum $1.7m if he become the new WRC champion in 2024.

4) Kalle Rovanperä Contract with Toyota Gazoo Racing Worth of $1m in 2024:

The WRC driver to watch in season 2024 is Kalle Rovanperä. The 23 year WRC driver shocked some of the best drivers in WRC with back to back two championship title. He is currently earning $1m and if he win third time in WRC 2024 season, he will earn extra bonus $500k at the end of the season.

5) Elfyn Evans Contract Deal with Toyota Gazoo Racing Worth of $750k In 2024:

Elfyn Evans looking forward to challenge Kalle Rovanperä for the title in 2024. Last year, with just 34 points difference, Kalle Rovanperä claim the WRC title. Elfyn Evans current contract is worth of $750k and if he wins the championship title, his earnings to $1.2m which include bonus $500k.

6) Esapekka Lappi Contract with Hyundai WRT worth of $600k a year in 2024:

Esapekka Lappi, the Finnish driver who is currently active in WRC hold contract deal with Hyundai WRT worth of $600k a year. 

7) Dani Sordo Contract Deal with Hyundai WRT worth of $540 In 2024:

The Spanish rally driver, Dani Sordo currently hold contract deal with Hyundai WRT team which is worth of $600k, if he finishing among top three drivers at the end of the season his earnings increased to $1m which include bonus.

8) Takamoto Katsuta Contract with Toyota Gazoo Racing Worth of $500k In 2024:

The Japanese driver, Takamoto Katsuta who finished 7th on the points table last year, is currently earning $500k with his contract deal with Toyota Gazoo Racing.

9) Andreas Mikkelsen Contract with Hyundai WRT team worth of $500k in WRC:

Andreas Mikkelsen 9th top paid driver in WRC, details according to his contract reported worth of $500k a year. He finished 11th on points table last season hopeful to compete for drivers title in 2024 season.

10) Adrien Fourmaux Contract with Ford WRT worth of $450k In WRC 2024:

Things did no go well with Adrien Fourmaux, he finished last season at 20th spot with 8 points. The current contract of Adrien Fourmaux with Ford WRT reported to be worth of $450k. The figure of his salary reported by (Sportspayouts) portal. 

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