Move over Lewis Hamilton and David Beckham—there’s a new name at the top of Britain’s wealthiest sports icons! The Sunday Times Rich List has just been unveiled, crowning Formula 1 tycoon Bernie Ecclestone as Britain’s richest sports figure with a staggering fortune of £2 billion.
Not far behind, football legend David Beckham reaches billionaire status this year. Other remarkable names making the top 10 include boxing and snooker promoters Barry and Eddie Hearn, now worth over a billion, and Gymshark’s own Ben Francis with £800 million to his name.
Surprisingly, it’s not just athletes raking in the cash—Castore sportswear founders Tom and Phil Beahon bring a fortune of £350 million into the spotlight. Meanwhile, sports stars such as Lewis Hamilton (£435m), Rory McIlroy (£325m), and Anthony Joshua (£240m) hold strong on the list. Boxing champ Tyson Fury stands mighty with £162 million, while England football captain Harry Kane and tennis ace Andy Murray both boast a healthy £110 million.
Want to know more about Britain’s wealthiest in sports? It seems like the game is on both the track and across business ventures as these names redefine riches in sports! 💷🏆🏁