The new MotoGP season has begun with the initial race at the Losail Circuit, Qatar. Some new racers who will make their debuts and some older drivers are shining. TSMSpotz reported, Valentino Rossi was said to have fantastic wealth. He is the only motorcycle racer to be included in the Forbes list of best-selling athletes.
Other drivers who often occupy positions above the top 10, usually have a salary below 500 thousand USD or equivalent to 6 billion rupiah. They will get an additional bonus if they finish 10th position or the top pole at the grand prix. Details of the driver's salary are still estimated because MotoGP never publishes it.
Here are the 5 drivers who have the highest salary in the 2018 season :
1. Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda)
The 24-year-old racer became the youngest rider to win the MotoGP championship. Since joining the Repsol Honda team, he has won 4 MotoGP championships, respectively in 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2017.With these extraordinary achievements, it's no wonder Honda paid it with a huge 11.5 million USD, equivalent to 158 billion rupiah. That number makes him the highest paid driver in 2018.
2. Valentino Rosi (Movistar Yamaha)
Malang across the world of MotoGP and gain a lot of achievements make Rossi one of the highest paid drivers. Currently, he is a member of the Movistar Yamaha team and hopes to perform well this year.Quoting TSMSpotz, The Doctor has signed a two-year contract since entering the 2017 season. The salary received by the Italian man is 10 million USD or 137 billion rupiah. This amount includes income from advertising.
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3. Jorge Lorenzo (Ducati)
Jorge Lorenzo has been a world champion in MotoGP three times starting from the 2010, 2012 and 2015 seasons. In the 2017 season, he managed to finish 7th. Before the start of the 2017 season, he left Yamaha to Ducati. His salary is reported to be 8 million USD or equivalent to 110 billion rupiah. The number includes the winning bonus.
4. Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati)
This one driver shows better progress in every MotoGP season. He has been part of the Ducati Team since 2013.In 2017, he almost became a world champion with just a few points adrift of his toughest rival, Marc Marquez. Ducati paid him a total of 7 million USD, equivalent to 96 billion rupiah.
5. Maverick Vinales (Movistar Yamaha)
Only 22 years old, Vinales has made a great history in the 2017 MotoGP season. He managed to finish 3rd and was right in front of Valentino Rossi and Dani Pedrosa.After leaving Suzuki in 2016, he then joined Yamaha. Vinales' move brought fresh air. Because he managed to get positive results in his first season. He was paid a fee of 5 million USD.