Marc Marquez Highest-Paid Racing driver in the World

It's been a rough year for the racing driver, but at least he has his millions of dollars to ease the pain. 33-year-old Marc Marquez has taken the No. 1 spot on People With Money’s top 10 highest-paid racing drivers for 2026 with an estimated $82 million in combined earnings.

UPDATE 23/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Marc Marquez tops annual list of highest-paid racing drivers

In 2023 it looked like the racing driver’s spectacular career was winding down. Suddenly, he was back on top. People With Money reports on Friday (May 22) that Márquez is the highest-paid racing driver in the world, pulling in an astonishing $82 million between April 2025 and April 2026, a nearly $50 million lead over his closest competition.

People With Money’s factors

In compiling this yearly list, the magazine considers factors such as upfront pay, profit participation, residuals, endorsements and advertising work.

The Spanish racing driver has an estimated net worth of $245 million. He owes his fortune to smart stock investments, substantial property holdings, lucrative endorsement deals with CoverGirl cosmetics. He also owns several restaurants (the “Fat Márquez Burger” chain) in Madrid, a Football Team (the “Cervera Angels”), has launched his own brand of Vodka (Pure Wondermárquez - Spain), and is tackling the juniors market with a top-selling perfume (With Love from Marc) and a fashion line called “Marc Marquez Seduction”.

The ranking is significant for many Marc fans, who have been waiting for his triumphant return to the glory days for what seems like a lifetime.

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