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Repsol make Honda sponsorship decision in the wake of Marc Marquez’s exit
According to Mundo Deportivo, the energy company will honor the contract with Honda, which is set to expire on December 31, 2024. It is unclear if their partnership will extend beyond that. Repsol has been supporting Marquez throughout his successful MotoGP career, with six championships to his name. However, it is confirmed that Marquez will leave Honda next season and is expected to join Gresini Ducati. Repsol is aware that if Marquez were to move to KTM in 2025, they would not be able to sponsor him due to KTM’s existing energy sponsor, ExxonMobil, and Red Bull’s preference to not share sponsorship duties with Repsol. Despite being a prominent sponsor in MotoGP for the past three decades, the departure of Marquez raises questions about Repsol’s long-term plans.
Source: Crash
