MotoGP: between Honda and Repsol it is an era which will end in Barcelona this weekend after decades of success

The 2024 MotoGP World Championship marks the end of an era. After 30 years of partnership, Repsol and Honda will separate. The iconic colors of the Spanish oil company will no longer be associated with the RC213V from next season.

The 2024 MotoGP season will mark the end of a legendary partnership between Honda et Repsolan alliance that dominated the championship for almost three decades. During the last race of the season in Barcelona, ​​the RC213V, emblematic of this collaboration, will display the orange colors of Repsol before turning towards a new era, marked by the departure of the Spanish oil giant.

The partnership has seen legendary drivers, such as
Marc Marquezproudly wear the colors of
Repsol Hondawith Grand Prix victories and world titles that have become synonymous with success. However, after the departure of Marquez At the end of the 2023 season and a period of decline for the team, the logos of
Repsol gradually faded from the factory Motorcycle. In 2024, with the reduction of the involvement of
Repsol in MotoGP, the image of the
Honda no longer has that orange dominance that fans were accustomed to.

Repsol Honda has 15 drivers' world titles, 11 constructors' titles and 183 race victories.

The cooperation between Honda et
Repsol was marked by memorable moments, including 15 driver's world championship titles and an impressive record of 183 race victories. Pilots like Mick Doohan, Valentino Rossiand of course, Marc
Marqueztook this team to the top.

However, the situation has become more complex in recent years, with Honda struggling to get back into shape. Factory drivers Joan Mir et Luca Marini are fighting to avoid the last place in the standings, while the manufacturer's latest victory with
Repsol date of three yearsand their last world title dates back to 2019.

Repsolfor its part, is now looking to the future, focusing on non-fossil fuels and strengthening its involvement in Formula 1especially with the arrival of 100% fossil-free fuels in MotoGP regulations by 2027. This weekend, attention will be focused on the duel between
Jorge Martin et Pecco Bagnaia
for the world title, but it is also the end of a chapter for
Honda et Repsol.