Many F1 drivers reside in Monaco for luxury and tax benefits
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:01 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Sixteen of the twenty-two Formula 1 drivers currently live in Monaco, including Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. The favorable tax climate, safety, and proximity to key European races are significant factors in their choice. Notable residents include Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris. While many drivers have settled in Monaco recently, some, like Kimi Antonelli and Esteban Ocon, reside elsewhere for various reasons, including tax implications tied to their nationalities. Monaco continues to attract an elite base of wealthy residents among the F1 community.
- •Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton are among 16 drivers living in Monaco.
- •Drivers are attracted by tax benefits and safety in the principality.
- •Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris also reside in Monaco.
- •Kimi Antonelli and Esteban Ocon choose to live in other locations due to tax reasons.
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"On the current F1 grid, no fewer than 16 of the 22 drivers have settled in Monaco, including Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. This has everything to do with the favorable tax climate, as well as the privacy, safety, and central location relative to most European races.
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