As an elite sport, MotoGP involves millions of euros, and there is always curiosity about the salaries of the riders. Like any other contractual matter, the numbers are confidential, but there are always estimates and rumors, with Marc Márquez being considered the highest-paid.
Numbers from the Sportspayouts site, quoted by Racesports.nl, show that the rider joining Gresini in 2024 received $16 million paid by Repsol Honda last year. That’s $11 million more than the two-time champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati), who is second on the list with $5 million – as much as Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha).
A total of 14 of the 22 permanent riders reportedly pocketed at least one million dollars last year. Among the «others», the highest salary is said to be Miguel Oliveira’s (CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team): $750,000. This is even more than the runner-up Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac/Ducati), who is reported to have received $675,000.
The only rookie of the season was Augusto Fernández (GasGas Tech3/KTM), who was among the four who received the least – $300,000, just like Fabio Di Giannantonio (Gresini/Ducati), Marco Bezzecchi (Mooney VR46 Racing Team/Ducati), and Raúl Fernández (CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team/Aprilia).
It’s impossible to confirm if these salaries correspond to reality, as it’s a confidential contract matter. The data compiled by Sportspayouts and quoted by Racesports.nl does not include bonuses or personal sponsorships.
Rumored MotoGP salaries in 2023:
1st. Marc Márquez (Repsol Honda Team): $16 million/year
2nd. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team): $5 million/year
3rd. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team): $5 million/year
4th. Maverick Viñales (Aprilia): $4 million/year
5th. Johann Zarco (Prima Pramac Racing/Ducati): $4 million/year
6th. Joan Mir (Repsol Honda Team): $3 million/year
7th. Jack Miller (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing): $3 million/year
8th. Aleix Espargaró (Aprilia): $3 million/year
9th. Enea Bastianini (Ducati Lenovo Team): $2.5 million/year
10th. Álex Rins (LCR Honda Castrol Team): $2.2 million/year
11th. Pol Espargaró (GasGas Factory Racing Teche/KTM): $2 million/year
12th. Franco Morbidelli (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team): $1 million/year
13th. Álex Márquez (Gresini Racing MotoGP/Ducati): $1 million/year
14th. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing): $1 million/year
15th. Miguel Oliveira (CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team/Aprilia): $750,000/year
16th. Jorge Martín (Prima Pramac Racing/Ducati): $675,000/year
17th. Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu Team): $650,000/year
18th. Luca Marini (Mooney VR46 Racing Team/Ducati): $350,000/year
19th. Augusto Fernández (GasGas Factory Racing Tech3/KTM): $300,000/year
20th. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Gresini Racing MotoGP/Ducati): $300,000/year
21st. Marco Bezzecchi (Mooney VR46 Racing Team/Ducati): $300,000/year
22nd. Raúl Fernández (CryptoDATA RNF MotoGP Team/Aprilia): $300,000/year
