Former Honda manufacturing facility crew title sponsor Repsol will return to the MotoGP paddock in 2026 in a brand new function as lubricant provider in Moto2 and Moto3.
The Spanish oil big grew to become Honda’s manufacturing facility crew title accomplice in 1995, starting considered one of motorsports’ most enduring and iconic relationships.
As Repsol Honda, the Japanese model received 4 world titles with Mick Doohan, six with Marc Marquez, two with Valentino Rossi, and one apiece for Alex Criville, Nicky Hayden and Casey Stoner.
The connection got here to an finish in 2024, within the wake of Marquez’s departure from HRC in 2023, with Honda now backed by Castrol at its manufacturing facility crew.
Repsol will take over from Liqui Moly as the only lubricant provider for the Moto2 and Moto3 courses, with the latter initially having a deal in place by means of to 2027.
Repsol branding will characteristic on all Moto2 and Moto3 bikes subsequent 12 months, in addition to prominently trackside.
“Followers who already love MotoGP will know Repsol from its status within the sport for excellence and success, so we’re proud to see Repsol return,” Dan Rossomondo, CCO at Dorna, mentioned.
“We all know that as a lubricant provider to Moto2 and Moto3, the riders and groups will likely be provided with top-quality expertise, and it’s nice information to see the model take title sponsorship of a grand prix and put their title trackside.
“As MotoGP continues its trajectory of spectacular progress, there is no such thing as a higher time to welcome Repsol as an official accomplice and write a brand new chapter collectively.”
It’s not clear which grand prix will likely be backed by Repsol in 2026.
Liqui Moly at present has a title sponsorship deal in place for the German Grand Prix.
The Repsol transfer comes as new proprietor Liberty Media seems to extend the worth of MotoGP to new traders.
Whereas this may largely give attention to the premier class, that is nonetheless an encouraging step for the collection.
As a part of its return to the grand prix paddock, Repsol may also supply a brand new vary of competitors merchandise, which will likely be put to the take a look at on observe subsequent season.
