{"id":9706,"date":"2025-05-14T18:08:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-14T17:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/?p=9706"},"modified":"2025-12-18T14:49:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T14:49:16","slug":"motogp-rider-salaries-how-much-do-motogp-riders-earn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/motogp-rider-salaries-how-much-do-motogp-riders-earn\/","title":{"rendered":"MotoGP rider salaries: how much do MotoGP riders earn?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Figuring out how much MotoGP riders earn isn\u2019t straightforward. Teams rarely disclose official salaries, and then there are win bonuses, sponsorship deals, and personal endorsements to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With global motorcycle giants like Honda, Ducati, and Yamaha backing the sport\u2019s biggest names, the money in MotoGP can be staggering. From multi-million-dollar contracts to hefty performance incentives, the financial side of two-wheeled racing is just as intense as the action on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So how much do MotoGP riders really make? In this article, we\u2019ll break down Marc M\u00e1rquez\u2019s salary, the highest-paid riders on the grid, and the jaw-dropping numbers behind the biggest contracts in MotoGP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MotoGP rider salaries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As of 2025, Fabio Quartararo<\/strong> leads the MotoGP salary rankings, securing the top spot with his deal at Yamaha. He is followed by MotoGP legend, Marc Marquez<\/strong>, with former double world champion, Francesco Bagnaia<\/strong>, rounding out the top three. Meanwhile, a wave of rookies and lower-tier riders fill out the bottom of the rankings<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The figures below are estimates and do not include performance bonuses or sponsorship deals<\/strong>, which can significantly boost riders’ total earnings. Stats according to Sporttune<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pos<\/th>Driver<\/th>Team<\/th>Age<\/th>Salary (GBP \u00a3)<\/th>Salary (USD $)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1<\/td>Fabio Quartararo \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7<\/td>Yamaha<\/td>25<\/td>\u00a310.4m<\/td>$13m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
2<\/td>Marc Marquez \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8<\/td>Ducati<\/td>32<\/td>\u00a37.5m<\/td>$9.7m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
3<\/td>Francesco Bagnaia \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9<\/td>Ducati<\/td>28<\/td>\u00a35.6m<\/td>$7.6m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
4<\/td>Jorge Martin \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8<\/td>Aprilia<\/td>27<\/td>\u00a33.4m<\/td>$4.4m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
5<\/td>Johann Zarco \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7<\/td>Honda<\/td>34<\/td>\u00a33.3m<\/td>$4.3m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
–<\/td>Maverick Vi\u00f1ales \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8<\/td>KTM<\/td>30<\/td>\u00a33.3m<\/td>$4.3<\/strong>m<\/td><\/tr>
7<\/td>Jack Miller \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa<\/td>Yamaha<\/td>30<\/td>\u00a32.5m<\/td>$3.2m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
–<\/td>Joan Mir \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8<\/td>Honda<\/td>27<\/td>\u00a32.5m<\/td>$3.2m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
9<\/td>Enea Bastianini \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9<\/td>KTM<\/td>27<\/td>\u00a32.1m<\/td>$2.7m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
10<\/td>\u00c1lex Rins \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8<\/td>Yamaha<\/td>29<\/td>\u00a31.8m<\/td>$2.4m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
11<\/td>Pedro Acosta \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8<\/td>KTM<\/td>20<\/td>\u00a31.3m<\/td>$1.6m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
12<\/td>Brad Binder \ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6<\/td>KTM<\/td>29<\/td>\u00a30.8m<\/td>$1.1m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
–<\/td>Franco Morbidelli \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9<\/td>Ducati<\/td>30<\/td>\u00a30.8m<\/td>$1.1m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
14<\/td>Alex Marquez \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8<\/td>Ducati<\/td>28<\/td>\u00a30.75m<\/td>$1m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
15<\/td>Miguel Oliveira \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9<\/td>Yamaha<\/td>30<\/td>\u00a30.7m<\/td>$0.9m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
16<\/td>Fabio Di Giananntonio \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9<\/td>Ducati<\/td>26<\/td>\u00a30.3m<\/td>$0.4m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
–<\/td>Luca Marini \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9<\/td>Honda<\/td>27<\/td>\u00a30.3m<\/td>$0.4m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
18<\/td>Fermin Aldeguer \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8<\/td>Ducati<\/td>19<\/td>\u00a30.25m<\/td>$0.3m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
–<\/td>Marco Bezzecchi \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9<\/td>Aprilia<\/td>26<\/td>\u00a30.25m<\/td>$0.3m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
–<\/td>Ra\u00fal Fern\u00e1ndez \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8<\/td>Aprilia<\/td>20<\/td>\u00a30.25m<\/td>$0.3m<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
21<\/td>Ai Ogura \ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5<\/td>Aprilia<\/td>24<\/td>Unconfirmed<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr>
–<\/td>Somkiat Chantra<\/td>Honda<\/td>26<\/td>Unconfirmed<\/td>–<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Estimated MotoGP rider salaries for 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Which MotoGP team spends the most on rider salaries?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As of 2025, Yamaha has become the biggest spender on rider salaries. Frenchman, Fabio Quartararo, is their highest paid and reportedly earns \u00a310.4 million per year from his Yamaha contract. This substantial salary highlights Yamaha’s strong commitment to improving their overall performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ducati are a close second, spending just \u00a3200k less on base salaries every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How do MotoGP rider earnings compare to Formula 1 drivers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While top MotoGP riders earn impressive salaries, their earnings generally fall short compared to leading Formula 1 drivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

MotoGP’s highest earner, Fabio Quartararo, takes home four times less than Formula 1’s top-paid star, Max Verstappen, who earns a staggering \u00a350m per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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