Repsol and Honda renew cooperation
Repsol and Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) first collaborated in 1995, in a historic alliance in the world of sports, combining passion, technology and a constant search for innovation.
During these 28 years, the Repsol Honda Team has become a benchmark in the MotoGP World Championship.
The past seasons have been more challenging for the Repsol Honda Team, although they have served as a platform for progress in preparing for the future.
Amid this demanding landscape, Repsol and HRC are extending their partnership for two more seasons, until at least December 31, 2024, when the 30th anniversary of their union will be celebrated. be held. The goal from 2023 on is clear: to be the best in MotoGP again.
The main challenge for Team Repsol Honda will be to meet the commitment of Dorna, the International Motorcycle Federation (FIM) and IRTA to make championships a more sustainable, low-carbon sport, through the application of renewable fuels in MotoGP. Specifically, by 2024, 40% of fuel will have to be of non-fossil origin and by 2027 100%.
Koji Watanabe – President of HRC
“It brings us great pride to once again continue to cooperate with Repsol, prolonging a long and fruitful partnership. We are not simply sponsors and manufacturers; we are a real team with a deep level of technical cooperation.
“With the upcoming changes to fuel regulations, having a partner like Repsol is key. Again, we will work with them to achieve the best possible performance and results.
“We celebrated the good days together and weathered the bad together – we remain highly focused on getting back to the top of the World Championship and continuing to be a reference. in the field of technology and competition.“
Marcos Fraga – Comms/Marketing Manager at Repsol
“Repsol is proud to extend our successful history with Honda. This partnership has been, is and will be history in the world of motor racing and is an example of continuous innovation, teamwork and improvement. During our 28 years of partnership, we’ve faced many challenges together, but now we have an even more ambitious goal: A more sustainable return to the top.
“Repsol has worked for many years on decarbonisation and developing renewable fuels as an efficient and sustainable alternative to mobility. Being able to use top-level competition as a test bed for our products in these circumstances is an even more exciting challenge.. “
