Of course they are. F1 stars hold some of the most lucrative contracts in the sporting world right now.Formula 1 is big business. TV audiences are up in virtually every market, race attendances are sky-rocketing in some corners of the world and, for the first time ever, F1 will make three stops in the US in 2024.Smash-hit documentary series Formula 1: Drive to Survive has played a key role in raising the profile of the sport across the globe and F1 is reaping the benefits.More like thisMore cash flooding into the sport means drivers are earning more money than ever from Formula 1, with many top drivers reportedly earning eight-figure sums in terms of annual salary. And that's before sponsorship deals!Teams generally keep their driver salaries private and don't confirm specific figures, but various reports claim approximate base salaries for drivers in 2024.The salaries listed below are estimates, based on a variety of sources, but we will update this piece if fresh information is confi...