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Lewis Hamilton on pole position in UK sport's rich list

Updated on: 07 May,2017 12:02 PM IST  |  London
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Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has cemented his position as the richest sportsman in UK, while Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic cashed in with a rise to second on the new Sunday Times Rich List

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London: Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has cemented his position as the richest sportsman in UK, while Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic cashed in with a rise to second on the new Sunday Times Rich List.


Mercedes driver Hamilton, who is bidding to win his fourth World Championship this year, has a £131 million ($169 million, 154 million euros) fortune and has seen his wealth increase by £25 million in the last 12 months.



Ibrahimovic leapfrogged Old Trafford teammate Wayne Rooney to become the richest footballer on the list after he joined United last July. The 35-year-old Swede, has a wealth of £110 million.

Formula One’s Jenson Button and golfer Rory McIlroy make up the top five with wealth of £86 million and £82 million respectively.

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