Recent MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin has offered a never-before-seen insight into the life of a top rider during an interview. Beyond sporting exploits, the Spaniard addressed more personal subjects, such as the impact of money on his career, his motivation to surpass himself and the pressure linked to being a world champion…
The MotoGP world champion, Jorge Martinrecently addressed a subject rarely discussed in the paddock: money. The Madrilenian shared his experiences regarding finances in the different categories he went through and how it influenced his personal and professional life.
Jorge Martin offered an overview of salaries in the lower categories: “ at 17, at AsparI was already making about $40,000 base, and with sponsorships, that went up to about $70,000. » In Moto3, he estimates that the best riders can reach $150,000, but recalls that “ 60% of the grid pays to run. »
In Moto2, the situation is changing: “ some earn more than $300,000, but 30 to 40% continue to pay to run. A season can cost up to €500,000 or more. » As for the premier category, salaries vary considerably: « this can range from 600,000 to 12 million or morelike what Lorenzo earned during his best years. »
Martin admits that reaching MotoGP, winning quickly and being without a partner at that time destabilized him: “ after my victory in Austria, I started partying a lotI went down to Barcelona every weekend. » A memorable evening, where he finds himself paying an exorbitant bill alone, pushes him to rethink his priorities: “ it made me think. Then I met my current partner, Maria, who helped me refocus. »
Jorge Martin :
« I need peace of mind to not think about money »
Having already accomplished his ultimate goal of becoming champion,
Jorge Martin wonders how to maintain motivation. “ NOW, I want to make it happen with Aprilia. I want to leave a legacy, be a legend. » With humility, he recognizes on motosan that his beginnings with Aprilia will not be easy: “
the goal is not to win, but to improve and do my best. »
Concerning his contracts, Martin prefers a fixed base: “I don’t like bonuses for winning. It puts too much pressure. I need peace of mind to not think about money. »
As the champion begins his new adventure with
Apriliahe knows that defending his title will not be an easy task. But with a strong mentality and renewed determination, Jorge Martin seems ready to write a new chapter in his career.
