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It seemed somewhat inevitable… As Honda’s continued decline in MotoGP shows little sign of turning around – the Japanese marque will no longer enjoy the backing of the Spanish petroleum company from 2025 onwards, marking the end of a 30-year partnership. Since 1995, the words Repsol and Honda have rolled off the tongue together with […]
Since 1995, the partnership between Repsol and Honda has been incredibly successful in MotoGP, producing numerous championships with legends like Mick Doohan, Valentino Rossi, and Marc Marquez. However, their last win together was in 2021, and the reduced Repsol branding on this year’s Honda machines signals the end of their partnership due to Honda’s poor performance. Repsol expressed gratitude for Honda’s commitment over the years, stating they will continue to be involved in motor racing for product development. Honda HRC acknowledged the successful partnership and wished Repsol well in their future business endeavors. Currently, Honda is at the bottom of the MotoGP Constructors’ standings with 37 points, while Ducati leads with 463 points.
