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MotoGP’s iconic Repsol Honda partnership will cease at the end of the 2024 season – a move announced on a day neither works Honda even started at Misano
Repsol Honda’s iconic partnership will come to an end after the 2024 MotoGP season. Repsol has been the title sponsor of Honda’s premier-class team since 1995, with champions like Mick Doohan, Valentino Rossi, and Marc Marquez racing in their colors. Speculation about a split between Honda and Repsol had been circulating for years, and Marquez’s departure in 2024 seemed to seal the deal. The official announcement was made amidst a challenging season for Honda, currently ranking last in the manufacturers’ standings. Repsol expressed gratitude for their partnership with HRC and stated their commitment to motor racing for product development. This news coincided with Repsol-branded Hondas being absent from a recent MotoGP race due to riders’ illnesses.
