Being victorious and successful in the world of sports, but not only, also means earning quite a lot of money and this, paradoxically, can become a problem especially if one gets caught up in the euphoria of being able to afford everything.
Often regarded as a taboo subject, that of money was recently addressed by MotoGP world champion Jorge Martin who, admitted that he had some difficulties in managing it at the start of his professional career in MotoGP.
Called to speak on the subject in the context of the YouTube podcast Tengo un Plan, the Aprilia rider revealed some details about rider compensation.
"At 17 years old in Moto3 from Aspar I was already earning 70 thousand euros a year between fixed fee and sponsors, but if you are good you can get up to 150 thousand euros.
It must be said, however, that in the minor category usually 60 percent of those who race pay.
The same percentage in Moto2 takes something home, which is about 300 thousand euros a year.
When you land in the top class, however, you do it for much less because the interest is just to be there, but you can put between 600 thousand and 12 million euros in your pocket every 12 months," explained the Spaniard
In the face of such figures, the risk of getting lost in vicious distractions is high.
"When I switched to the premier class I was single and after winning my first race in Austria I started partying.
Both on Sundays after the GPs were over and after training in Andorra, I always went to Barcelona," was his story, "I was competitive and didn't have a problem with it, but then one time I was handed a bill in a nightclub, a crazy amount of money, and after paying it I realized I had to change.
Later I met my girlfriend Maria and that helped me," he recounted.
Not only love, but also the upbringing he received in his family helped him retrace his steps.
"My parents and grandparents always kept my feet on the ground, because if you squander, you end up broke, friends disappear, and your career is over. I know what I have, I am happy and I try to enjoy it by helping others," he confided, "With what I have, I could retire today and live well, however I want to be someone.
A MotoGP legend. I want to be remembered and leave a legacy for future generations," he concluded by putting his own cards and ambitions on the table.
