Who is the highest paid MotoGP athlete?
This 32-year-old MotoGP driver unsurprisingly takes the #1 spot as the currently highest-paid athlete in the sport.
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Highest paid MotoGP athlete [via- MotoGP]
MotoGP is the highest form of motorsport on two wheels. The sheer competition that arises between the individuals taking part in the sport is a spectacle to watch. The riders take a multitude of risks every time they get on the bike, and the higher the risk there is, the sweeter the rewards are.
There are a lot of aspects that contribute to the total amount earned by the MotoGP riders. These include their actual salary, their endorsements, and bonuses that are mentioned in their contracts. While the lowest-paid rider earns up to 200,000 dollars, the highest-paid competitor earns more than 10 million dollars. Below we will get to know the exact figure and which driver is earning this substantial amount.
Marc Marquez is the highest paid MotoGP athlete currently
It was an easy guess since Marc Marquez is one of the sport’s biggest legends, having won the MotoGP world championship 6 times. The Spaniard received a salary of an estimated $16 million each season while racing for the Repsol Honda MotoGP team. In 2024, Marquez shifted to the Gresini Racing team before later joining the Ducati Lenovo team.
According to La Vanguardia, Marquez’s net worth is estimated to be around $80 million, making him one of the richest athletes in his country. This may or may not include the bonus payments that he could acquire depending on his performances during the season.
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