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Red Bull is reportedly set to end its sponsorship arrangement with Honda’s MotoGP squad at the end of the 2023
Red Bull, an Austrian energy drink brand, has been sponsoring the Japanese manufacturer Honda since 2006. However, Red Bull has decided to end their partnership with Honda prematurely and move to Gresini with Marc Marquez. Marquez recently announced his departure from Honda after ten years and six premier class titles to join the Italian outfit. Red Bull will still be the title sponsor for 2024, but it is uncertain if Honda’s current struggles and Marquez’s departure will lead the Spanish lubricants giant Repsol to end their 30-year relationship with the brand. There are rumors that Luca Marini will replace Marquez at Honda alongside 2020 MotoGP world champion Joan Mir in 2024. These rumors gained strength when Marini’s current team, VR46, shared a photo of Marini wearing Repsol leathers as a child, hinting at a potential deal with Honda. Additionally, Fermin Aldeguer has been suggested as the likely successor to Marini at the VR46 Ducati team alongside Marco Bezzecchi for the next season, based on his impressive performances in the Moto2 races.
Forrás: Motorsport Week
