MotoGP introduces €500k minimum salary

MotoGP is moving toward a structural reset as Liberty Media accelerates plans to modernise the championship’s commercial model, echoing the Formula 1 blueprint. While negotiations with manufacturers over the 2027 revenue‑sharing pact are still being finalised, one major reform is already emerging: a mandatory minimum salary. As reported by AS, every MotoGP rider will earn at least €500,000 per season under the new system.

Liberty Media is seeking far greater rider availability for promotional events, media content and fan‑engagement initiatives. Teams, in turn, want financial guarantees before committing their most valuable personnel to an expanded commercial schedule. The agreement is expected to clear the way for rider‑market announcements once completed.

The introduction of a minimum salary underscores Liberty’s intention to elevate MotoGP’s global profile, professionalise its commercial output and ensure riders are compensated appropriately as the sport embraces a more demanding, entertainment‑driven era.