RiderTua.com – Pecco Bagnaia’s salary is said by the motorsport media to be around 7 million Euros (around 120 billion IDR), but if he becomes world champion again this year it will increase to 10 million Euros. Ducati, the renowned Italian motorcycle manufacturer, has recently made an exciting announcement regarding the contract extension of their reigning double MotoGP world champion, Francesco Bagnaia. The new agreement will see Bagnaia continue his partnership with Ducati for an additional two years, extending his commitment to the end of 2026.
Bagnaia has been a part of the Ducati family throughout his entire MotoGP career, starting with Pramac Racing in 2019 before earning a promotion to the factory squad in 2021. In 2022, he ended Ducati’s 15-year title drought, securing the championship and successfully defending his title last year by defeating his Ducati rival Jorge Martin in the season showdown in Valencia.
Pecco Bagnaia’s salary is 7 million euros, if he becomes world champion again this year it will increase by 10 million euros…!
While the confirmation of the contract extension took slightly longer than anticipated, Ducati’s general manager, Gigi Dall’Igna, had previously expressed confidence in securing Bagnaia’s signature before the start of the 2024 season in Qatar, and his prediction proved to be true. As a result, the 27-year-old Italian rider, who has already clinched two MotoGP championships, is now committed to Ducati until the end of 2026.
Expressing his delight, Bagnaia said that He is very happy to be able to continue racing with the team of my dreams. “Wearing these colors is an honor for me. It’s fantastic and a source of pride. Together with Ducati, my team, and all the people at Ducati Corse, we have been able to achieve incredible things, and in the years ahead, we will continue to strive for more success.”
Dall’Igna also shared his enthusiasm for the contract extension, highlighting Bagnaia’s achievements and his importance to the team. He stated, “Pecco was the first Italian to win a world title in MotoGP on an Italian bike. Together, we have brought a world championship to Bologna that we hadn’t won in 15 years. He is a two-time champion, and he has more than proven that he deserves the number one on his fairing.”
While the specific terms of the contract remain confidential, Ducati’s salary policy suggests that Bagnaia will receive a basic salary of approximately seven million euros, which may be supplemented by additional bonuses based on his performance. It is worth noting that if Bagnaia were to secure a third consecutive world championship, his financial compensation would likely increase to around 10 million euros.
With the key rider in the Ducati stable secured, the focus now shifts to the vacant position in the factory garage. Currently occupied by five-time race winner Enea Bastianini, the team is considering several candidates for the spot, including 2023 runner-up Jorge Martin and the highly anticipated Marc Marquez, provided he meets the expectations following his move to Gresini, where he will have access to a Ducati from last year.
In addition to the contract extension for Bagnaia, Ducati has also made headlines by signing Moto2 frontrunner Fermin Aldeguer to a deal with Pramac for the 2025 season. This move indicates that Aldeguer may potentially replace either Martin or Franco Morbidelli. Bagnaia’s contract extension until 2026 solidifies his position as one of the few riders on the grid with a long-term commitment. Alongside KTM’s Brad Binder, Honda’s Luca Marini, and Johann Zarco of LCR, Bagnaia is among the select group of riders who have secured deals beyond 2024.
Ducati’s announcement of Bagnaia’s contract extension further reinforces the team’s commitment to excellence and their confidence in his abilities. As the MotoGP season continues, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing Bagnaia’s continued success and the thrilling battles that lie ahead on the race track. And of course, for Pecco, his salary will increase even more if this year he becomes world champion for the third time and his money coffers overflow.
