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Repsol Honda MotoGP team manager Alberto Puig says he is “very grateful to the efforts” of Repsol after the announcement of its split from Honda.
In a major announcement, Spanish oil company Repsol will be discontinuing its title sponsorship of Honda Racing Corporation after a three-decade partnership, effective at the end of the season. The collaboration between Repsol and Honda in MotoGP has yielded remarkable success over the years, boasting 15 World Championships, 10 Team World Championships, 183 premier-class wins, and 455 premier-class podiums with iconic riders like Mick Doohan, Valentino Rossi, and Marc Marquez. Despite the impressive track record, Repsol has chosen to part ways with Honda team, which currently ranks 11th in the team standings. Team manager Puig expressed gratitude for the 30-year partnership, emphasizing the positive impact both companies have had on each other and the sport. While there is mutual respect between Honda and Repsol, with acknowledgments of past successes, Honda is now preparing for a new era as they seek a replacement main sponsor starting in 2025, ushering in changes such as new technical leadership and the potential departure of key figures like Puig.
