Where the money comes from
| Bilanz rank | 266th of the 300 richest people living in Switzerland, 2025 list, with a fortune of CHF 275 million Bilanz |
| Home canton | Thurgau, according to Bilanz Bilanz |
Sebastian Vettel is one of Formula 1's most successful drivers. The German won four world titles in a row with Red Bull from 2010 to 2013, becoming the youngest champion in the sport's history at the time, and finished his career with 53 Grand Prix wins. After six seasons at Ferrari and two at Aston Martin he retired at the end of 2022, and he has since become known for his work on environmental and social causes.
Vettel has lived in Switzerland for many years, which is why he appears in Bilanz's ranking of the 300 richest people in the country. The 2025 list, published in November 2025, put his fortune at CHF 275 million, 266th overall, with Thurgau as his canton. That is about $334 million at the October 23, 2026 exchange rate.
How he made his money
Most of Vettel's wealth comes from 16 seasons of Formula 1 salaries. His title-winning years at Red Bull and his move to Ferrari in 2015 put him among the best-paid drivers on the grid, and he also earned bonuses and money from personal sponsors.
Unlike many champions he has kept a low profile with his money. He guards his family's privacy, and since retiring has spent much of his time on projects about sustainability and biodiversity rather than on big commercial deals.
About this estimate
Bilanz, the Swiss business magazine, estimates the fortunes of the 300 richest people living in Switzerland each year. The CHF 275 million figure is its own rounded estimate from the 2025 edition, not an official or tax figure.
We show it exactly as published, in Swiss francs, with a rough dollar conversion, and we have not adjusted it ourselves.
Career at a glance
Vettel came through Red Bull's junior programme and won his first race for its sister team Toro Rosso in the rain at Monza in 2008. Moving up to Red Bull, he and designer Adrian Newey's cars dominated the early 2010s, with four titles in a row.
His move to Ferrari in 2015 brought 14 more wins but no title, as Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton dominated. He ended his career with two seasons at Aston Martin.
Career and money timeline
- 2008
Wins the Italian Grand Prix for Toro Rosso, then the youngest race winner in Formula 1 history.
- 2010
Becomes the youngest world champion with Red Bull, and wins again in 2011, 2012 and 2013.
- 2015
Joins Ferrari, where he races until 2020.
- 2021
Moves to Aston Martin.
- 2022
Retires from Formula 1 with 53 Grand Prix wins.
- 2025
Bilanz puts his fortune at CHF 275 million, 266th on its list of Switzerland's 300 richest people.
Sebastian Vettel net worth FAQ
What is Sebastian Vettel's net worth?
Bilanz estimated in November 2025 that Sebastian Vettel is worth CHF 275 million. That is the most recent published estimate from Bilanz that we could find; we do not update it ourselves.
Where do these numbers come from?
The net worth figure is Bilanz's own published estimate, linked with its date at the top of the page. Every figure on this page is linked to its source below.
How many titles did Sebastian Vettel win?
Four Formula 1 world championships, in a row with Red Bull from 2010 to 2013, plus 53 Grand Prix victories before he retired at the end of 2022.
Sources
- Bilanz, 300 Reichste 2025: Sebastian Vettel (November 27, 2025)
- Bilanz, Die 300 Reichsten 2025 (full ranking) (November 27, 2025)
- Background facts: Wikipedia, Sebastian Vettel (accessed October 23, 2026). Used for career facts only, never for money figures.
Photo: Andrea Diodato, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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