Lewis Hamilton has become the richest British sports star in the history of the Sunday Times Rich List. Lewis Hamilton has become the richest British sports star in history of Sunday Times Rich ListHamilton's fortune has surged past the £200m mark hit by David Beckham when he retiredRory McIlroy is the only other sports star to make the main Rich List rankings. The four-time Major winner has seen his fortune rise by £32m to £170m as a result of his own form and a series of sponsorship deals. Real Madrid and Wales footballer Gareth Bale tops the Young Rich List. Rory McIlroy is the only other sports star to make the main Rich List rankingsSport dominates the Young Rich List, which is topped by Real Madrid's Gareth BaleSport dominates the Young Rich List of those aged 30 or under, and claims 18 of the 50 places.

Source: Daily Mail May 13, 2020 23:48 UTC