MotoGP is one of the most exciting race. This is the oldest established motor sport. It started in 1949. FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix was first organized Federation International De Motocyclisme. It was renamed MotoGP in 2002. MotoGP produces high-end bikes for racing and they are unable to purchase by the public. As it’s illegal to ride these bikes on road. Adding on the MotoGP events are divided into 4 classes of racing.
- MotoGP
- Moto 3
- Moto 2
- Moto E
The divisions are classified on the basis of cc of bikes, such as MotoGP bikes are heavier and faster than Moto 2 and Moto 3. Where as Moto E is a race held using electric motorbikes.
There are so many MotoGP lovers all over the world. They want to know everything about MotoGP. Many peoples want to know about MotoGP prize money. But MotoGP never share exact amount of their prize money. Though according to internet and we find some approximate amount of prize money Moto2, Moto3 and Superbike race. Here is an unofficial list of MotoGP riders and their salaries for this season. Note, these values aren’t official.
| Position | Superbike | Moto2 | Moto3 |
| 1st | €4,500 | €6,600 | €10,000 |
| 2nd | €2,500 | €3,500 | €6,500 |
| 3rd | €1,200 | €2,500 | €3,500 |
| 4th | €900 | €1,500 | €2,000 |
| 5th | €840 | €950 | €1,000 |
| 6th | €700 | €800 | €800 |
| 7th | €600 | €700 | €700 |
| 8th | €550 | €650 | €650 |
| 9th | €500 | €600 | €600 |
| 10th to 14th | €450 | €550 | €550 |
| 15th | €400 | €500 | €500 |
| 16th to 20th | €320 | €425 | €425 |
| 21st to 25th | €250 | €350 | €350 |
| 26th to 30th | €220 | €320 | €320 |
| 31st to 35th | €180 | €280 | €280 |
Winning prize money is not only income source for MotoGP riders. Every established MotoGP riders is contracted with different bike company. They got high salary from bike company for using their companies bike in MotoGP race. There are some information about MotoGP top established riders salary.
| Name | Salary |
| Marc Marquez | $14.5 Million |
| Valentino Rossi | $10.5 Million |
| Maverick Viñales | $8 Million |
| Jorge Lorenzo | $7.5 Million |
| Andrea Dovizioso | $5.6 Million |
| Andrea Iannone | $3.3 Million |
| Danilo Petrucci | $3 Million |
| Fabio Quartararo | $1.5 Million |
| Pol Espargaro | $1.5 Million |
| Alex Marquez | $1.5 Million |
| Jack Miller | $1.25 Million |
| Aleix Espargaro | $1 Million |
| Joan Mir | $1 Million |
| Francesco Bagnaia | $650,000 |
| Brad Binder | $200,000 |
| Alex Marquez | $200,000 |
This is a list of top rankers MotoGP riders name and salary. They got this salary in every month and also they got so many bonuses on their performance. Details based on MotoGP riders salaries 2021, taken from trusted sources some riders contract extended during the race and some will get new contracts on base of their performance in year 2021.
Money is probably the last thing on their minds, especially when the lights go out until they see that chequered flag waving. At that moment, their only goal is to be the first to cross that finishing line each and every time.
