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Legendary MotoGP sponsor rumoured for return in surprise 2026 role
Repsol, an iconic MotoGP sponsor known for backing the factory Honda team, will make a surprising return to the paddock in 2026. The Spanish oil giant first sponsored Honda’s MotoGP team in 1995, leading to multiple world titles with riders like Mick Doohan and Valentino Rossi. After a successful partnership, Repsol’s visibility on the Honda team decreased, with Castrol now serving as the title sponsor. Reports suggest that Repsol will return to MotoGP, this time as the official lubricant supplier for Moto2 and Moto3, taking over from Liqui Moly. This move is expected to bring increased exposure to the lower classes and shows a shift in emphasis towards growing MotoGP’s global reach.
