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:

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MotoGP Riders Salary And Contracts 2021

Rider NameBase SalaryTeamWage Per RaceContract
Marc Marquez$12 millionRepsol Honda$631,0002024
Valentino Rossi$10 millionPetronas Yamaha$530,0002021
Maverick Viñales$8 millionMonster Yamaha$420,5002022
Joan Mir$6 millionSuzuki$316,0002022
Pol Espargaro$3.5 millionRepsol Honda$184,5002022
Franco Morbidelli$3 millionPetronas Yamaha$158,0002022
Álex Rins$2.5 millionSuzuki$132,5002022
Fabio Quartararo$2.5 millionMonster Yamaha$132,5002022
Johann Zarco$2 millionPramac Ducati$105,2002021
Jack Miller$1 millionDucati Team$52,5002022
Alex Marquez$1 millionLCR Honda$52,5002021
Takaaki Nakagami$750,000LCR Honda$40,5002021
Francesco Bagnaia$750,000Ducati Team$40,5002022
Bradley Smith$680,000Aprilia Gresini$36,0002021
Aleix Espargaro$500,000Aprilia Gresini$26,5002022
Stefan Bradl$500,000Honda HRC$26,5002021
Danilo Petrucci$475,000Tech3 KTM$25,0002021
Miguel Oliveira$400,000Red Bull KTM$21,0002021
Jorge Martin$350,000Pramac DucatiN/A2022
Enea Bastianini$350,000Avintia RacingN/A2021
Luca Marini$280,000Avintia RacingN/A2021
Brad Binder$280,000Red Bull KTMN/A2021
Iker Lecuona$200,000Tech3 KTMN/A2021

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.

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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.

ALSO READ: British MotoGP 2021: Monster Energy Grand Prix Schedule, Venue, Circuit Details, Live Stream, Weather, Betting Odds, Predictions, And Tickets

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