Get up to speed with how much money MotoGP Riders earn, their salary and contracts with their respective teams for 2021
Moto GP is considered one of the dangerous and most competitive motorsports in the world along with Formula 1. Meanwhile, the riders give it their all in order to secure the Championship title with the 1000 cc prototypes engines which generate a lot of torque.
It is a dangerous sport and no amount of money can compensate for the loss of life or even career-destroying injuries. However, these riders are paid a fair amount of sum to get them going in the Moto GP and some even earn a lot.
Have a look at the salaries and contracts of the Moto GP riders:
MotoGP Riders Salary And Contracts 2021
| Rider Name | Base Salary | Team | Wage Per Race | Contract |
| Marc Marquez | $12 million | Repsol Honda | $631,000 | 2024 |
| Valentino Rossi | $10 million | Petronas Yamaha | $530,000 | 2021 |
| Maverick Viñales | $8 million | Monster Yamaha | $420,500 | 2022 |
| Joan Mir | $6 million | Suzuki | $316,000 | 2022 |
| Pol Espargaro | $3.5 million | Repsol Honda | $184,500 | 2022 |
| Franco Morbidelli | $3 million | Petronas Yamaha | $158,000 | 2022 |
| Álex Rins | $2.5 million | Suzuki | $132,500 | 2022 |
| Fabio Quartararo | $2.5 million | Monster Yamaha | $132,500 | 2022 |
| Johann Zarco | $2 million | Pramac Ducati | $105,200 | 2021 |
| Jack Miller | $1 million | Ducati Team | $52,500 | 2022 |
| Alex Marquez | $1 million | LCR Honda | $52,500 | 2021 |
| Takaaki Nakagami | $750,000 | LCR Honda | $40,500 | 2021 |
| Francesco Bagnaia | $750,000 | Ducati Team | $40,500 | 2022 |
| Bradley Smith | $680,000 | Aprilia Gresini | $36,000 | 2021 |
| Aleix Espargaro | $500,000 | Aprilia Gresini | $26,500 | 2022 |
| Stefan Bradl | $500,000 | Honda HRC | $26,500 | 2021 |
| Danilo Petrucci | $475,000 | Tech3 KTM | $25,000 | 2021 |
| Miguel Oliveira | $400,000 | Red Bull KTM | $21,000 | 2021 |
| Jorge Martin | $350,000 | Pramac Ducati | N/A | 2022 |
| Enea Bastianini | $350,000 | Avintia Racing | N/A | 2021 |
| Luca Marini | $280,000 | Avintia Racing | N/A | 2021 |
| Brad Binder | $280,000 | Red Bull KTM | N/A | 2021 |
| Iker Lecuona | $200,000 | Tech3 KTM | N/A | 2021 |
As things stand, Valentino Rossi is the richest MotoGP rider with a mammoth amount of his $135 million net worth being conjured from from endorsements and sponsorship deals he’s earned over the years.
Moto GP riders are paid on the basis of their skill and performance on the track. However, some legendary riders earn money based on their goodwill. Whereas, some riders have to prove their worth in one of the most competitive motorsports.
MotoGP 2021 Season So Far
Fabio Quartararo sits at the top of the summit with 181 points to his name after coming 1st at Doha, Portugal, Italy, and the Netherlands. If he is able to secure the Championship title this season, he will definitely earn a massive new contract from Monster Yamaha.
Marc Marquez on the other hand is an established Moto GP rider who is well paid and has shown his quality on the grid every time. He came first in Germany this season after a dominating display of character and skill.
The forthcoming British MotoGP 2021 promises to make for intriguing viewing given the close nature of the ongoing season. Its one which can sway in any rider and team’s favour, a weekend which promises to make for an intoxicating and see us be in for an electric bit of action.