According to Portuguese magazine Auto Hoje here are the Top 6 Highest Paid F1 Drivers. Michael Schumacher who came back in Formula 1 this year, is still in the top list despite he is not doing very much (only 8th place in 2011 FIA Formula 1 World Championship), but he is not the highest paid driver. For this list, it was consider how much they make in total, including salary and sponsors.

1. Fernando Alonso – €28 million (Team: Ferrari)
2. Michael Schumacher – €18 million (Team: Mercedes GP)
3. Lewis Hamilton (tie) – €15 million (Team: McLaren)
3. Sebastian Vettel (tie) – €15 million (Team: Red Bull Racing)
5. Felipe Massa – €14 million (Team: Ferrari)
6. Jenson Button – €12 million (Team: McLaren)