How MotoGP Makes Money (Revenue Model Explained)
In july 205 Liberty Media bought majority (84%) stake in MotoGP for reported $4.9 billion. Dorna Sports (MotoGP manageme...
Complete salary breakdown and earnings for all MotoGP drivers
| # | Driver | Salary | Team | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20.8m | Ducati | 2 yrs (2026/2027) | |
| 2 | $15.5m | Yamaha | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| 3 | $10m | Ducati | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| 4 | $6.5m | LCR Honda | 2 yrs (2026/2027) | |
| 5 | $5.9m | Aprilia | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| 6 | $5.8m | KTM | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| 7 | $6m | Pramac Yamaha | 2 yrs (2026/2027) | |
| 8 | $4.2m | Pramac Yamaha | 1 yrs (2026/2026) | |
| 9 | $4.2m | Respol Honda | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| 10 | $3.6m | Red Bull KTM | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| 11 | $3m | Yamaha | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| 12 | $2.8m | LCR Honda | 3 yrs (2026/2028) | |
| 13 | $2.2m | VR46 Racing Ducati | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| 14 | $2.1m | KTM | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| 15 | $1.8m | Gresini Ducati | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| 16 | $1.6m | Gresini Ducati | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| 17 | $1.3m | Aprilia | 5 yrs (2026/2030) | |
| 18 | $1.5m | Red Bull KTM | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| 19 | $1.3m | VR46 Racing Team | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| 20 | $1.3m | Respol Honda | 3 yrs (2024/2026) | |
| 21 | $780k | Trackhouse Aprilia | 2 yrs (2025/2026) |
| Player | Salary | Team | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20.8m | Ducati | 2 yrs (2026/2027) | |
| $15.5m | Yamaha | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| $10m | Ducati | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| $6.5m | LCR Honda | 2 yrs (2026/2027) | |
| $5.9m | Aprilia | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| $5.8m | KTM | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| $6m | Pramac Yamaha | 2 yrs (2026/2027) | |
| $4.2m | Pramac Yamaha | 1 yrs (2026/2026) | |
| $4.2m | Respol Honda | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| $3.6m | Red Bull KTM | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| $3m | Yamaha | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| $2.8m | LCR Honda | 3 yrs (2026/2028) | |
| $2.2m | VR46 Racing Ducati | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| $2.1m | KTM | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| $1.8m | Gresini Ducati | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| $1.6m | Gresini Ducati | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| $1.3m | Aprilia | 5 yrs (2026/2030) | |
| $1.5m | Red Bull KTM | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| $1.3m | VR46 Racing Team | 2 yrs (2025/2026) | |
| $1.3m | Respol Honda | 3 yrs (2024/2026) | |
| $780k | Trackhouse Aprilia | 2 yrs (2025/2026) |
MotoGP and Rider's do not disclose their salaries so figuring out exact numbers is very tricky. Unlike other sports, MotoGP rider's contract is very complex which include a base salary plus number of individual and team based success bonuses. Bonuses could be based on per-point, per-podium and per-grand prix win which means the final yearly earnings can only be determined by the end of the season.
MotoGP Riders Salaries For 2025:
Number of Motorsports magazine publish MotoGP salaries every year but for most part they are guessed without any verified sources. We have researched each rider's contract and any media news relating his contract.
| Pos | Rider | Team | Age | Salary (USD $) | Bonus (Est.) | Total Potential | Contract Until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Raúl Fernández 🇪🇸 | Aprilia | 20 | $0.3m | $0.75m | $1.05m | 2025 |
| 21 | Ai Ogura 🇯🇵 | Aprilia | 24 | – | – | – | 2025 |
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In july 205 Liberty Media bought majority (84%) stake in MotoGP for reported $4.9 billion. Dorna Sports (MotoGP manageme...