The 2025 MotoGP season promises to be explosive, with 23 riders ready to heat up the asphalt on 22 circuits. But behind the on-track duels, there's another ranking that's causing a stir: the salary ranking. Between bankable stars and penniless rookies, the figures reveal a grid as varied as the riding styles. It ranges from the jackpot to small change!
The 2025 MotoGP season promises to be intense with 23 pilots ready to compete on 22 circuits. But behind the on-track exploits lie significant salary disparities, reflecting the status and market value of the drivers.
fabio quartararo dominates this financial hierarchy with an annual salary of 12 million euros, rewarding his loyalty to Yamaha despite the brand's difficulties. Behind him, Marc Marquez, for his first full season at Ducati, will perceive 9 million euros. The Ducati champion Francesco Bagnaia completes the podium with 7 million euros, confirming his status as double world champion.
Despite his 2024 champion title, George Martin did not benefit from such a lucrative contract when leaving Ducati for Aprilia. He finds himself fourth with 4,1 million, barely in front Johann zarco (Honda) and Maverick Vinales (KTM), which is paid 4 million euros each.
Salary: Fabio Quartararo, the highest paid, Johann Zarco in the top 6
Behind them, Jack Miller (Yamaha) and Joan mir (Honda) perceive 3 million euros, while the young star Pedro Acosta (KTM) continues its MotoGP career with 1,5 million euros. So it would be less good than a Aleix Espargaró surprisingly in the list and now test pilot Honda.
The pay gaps are striking: at the opposite end of the ranking, Fabio DiGiannantonio (Ducati) and Luca marini (Honda) only touch 400 000 euros, while rookies like Fermin Aldeguer (Ducati) must be content with 300 000 euros.
With a ratio of 1 to 40 Between the highest and lowest paid, the 2025 MotoGP grid illustrates the inequalities in the paddock. These amounts do not, however, take into account performance bonuses et advertising revenue, which can considerably inflate the earnings of the championship stars. Here is the ranking established by the aptly named site sportune :
