In 2024 the oil company announced its departure from the championship after almost three decades of collaboration with Honda HRC. In a brief statement issued by the brand, it stated: “Repsol has decided not to renew the sponsorship contract with Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) in the MotoGP World Championship, which ends on December 31 of this year.”
concluded: “The Repsol Honda Team is the most successful team in the history of the championship, with 11 team titles, 15 drivers’ titles and 183 victories in the premier category of motorcycling.”
Repsol returns as official sponsor of the World Cup
Now the oil company and MotoGP will begin a new collaboration in 2026, making this the official supplier of lubricants for Moto2 and Moto3. The company will also be the main sponsor of one MotoGP Grand Prix each season and will have a prominent on-track presence throughout the calendar.
As a supplier of Moto2 and Moto3 lubricants, the company will test its products in the most extreme conditions – competition – ensuring that the energy company can continue to offer the most advanced technology in its commercial products around the world.
Repsol Lubricants has a wide catalog of products, developed at the Repsol Technology Lab, one of the most advanced and recognized private R&D centers in Europe, equipped with the latest generation technology and a team of 230 researchers and scientists.
Following this agreement with MotoGP, the brand will also launch a new range of racing products, reinforcing its commitment to end consumers by offering lubrication solutions for all types of motorcycles, from high performance to daily use.
Clara VelascoDirector of Repsol Lubricants, said: “This new collaboration with MotoGP represents an important step in our global growth strategy. We are excited to return to the sport and be able to demonstrate the quality and performance of our lubricants in such a demanding environment. This agreement allows us to continue innovating and improving our products to offer the best to our customers.”
For its part, Valero MarinGeneral Director of Customers at Repsol, argues: “At Repsol, engines have always been part of our DNA and will continue to do so. At Repsol Lubricants, in line with Repsol’s global evolution, this collaboration and sponsorship allows us to connect with our customers in a more authentic and emotional way, without losing the technical reputation that characterizes us. We want to accompany them on every journey, ensuring that every kilometer is traveled without friction, with confidence and with purpose.”
Dan RossomondoChief Commercial Officer of Dorna Sports, holder of the MotoGP rights, has also commented on this new collaboration agreement: “Fans who already love MotoGP know Repsol for its reputation for excellence and success in the sport, so we are proud to see its return.”
Concludes: “We know that, as a supplier of Moto2 and Moto3 lubricants, riders and teams will have top-quality technology, and it is great news to see that the brand will be the main sponsor of a Grand Prix and will have its name on the track. As MotoGP continues to grow impressively, there is no better time to welcome Repsol as an official partner and write a new chapter together.”
