This Friday, Monster Energy Yamaha announced the renewal of Fabio Quartararo until the end of the 2026 MotoGP season. And the contract is quite lucrative for the rider, according to speculation in the international press.
According to Motorsport.com, the Frenchman’s salary for this contract is around 12 million euros, excluding bonuses – which is more than double what Francesco Bagnaia enjoys at Ducati. And even adding up all the bonuses provided, the Italian will not earn as much as Quartararo, as mentioned on the website.
Naturally, the financial aspect may have weighed in when El Diablo signed, but it is not the only factor. This is a clear vote of confidence from the rider in Yamaha, despite not yet seeing practical results of the promises and the change in working methods – these are the visible aspects.
The recovery of performance may take a little longer, considering the stability of the regulations until the end of 2026. But the effort, ambition, and investment exist, as demonstrated earlier this year with the hiring of Max Bartolini from Ducati as technical director.
Furthermore, Quartararo is loyal to Yamaha – not forgetting that it was the Iwata manufacturer that brought him to MotoGP, at a time when his performances in Moto2 were far from outstanding.
