The 2025 season marks a significant turning point for Honda team sponsorship in MotoGP. After decades of partnership with Repsol, the factory team finds itself looking for a new title sponsor. So far, no sign of a new title sponsor for the factory team has emerged from HRC headquarters
The 2025 MotoGP season is fast approaching, and the first team announcements are already capturing attention. As for the Japanese camp, while Yamaha and his new partner Pramac Racing opt for a
joint presentation in Kuala Lumpur on January 31, Honda chooses a more traditional approach by splitting its reveals.
The February 1 will mark a turning point in the history of Honda. For the first time in three decades, the factory team will start a season without full support from Repsolhis emblematic partner. After the departure of Marc Marquez and disappointing seasons, the Japanese giant has made a strategic realignment. Repsol retains a limited role, now focusing on off-road disciplines, while Castrol appears to be emerging as a key partner for the MotoGP team.
Honda has still not announced a major partnership, leaving doubt
The growing role of Castrol is no coincidence: the customer team of Lucio CecchinelloLCR Honda, has maintained a fruitful collaboration with the British brand. At the Silverstone Grand Prix in 2024,
Johann Zarco proudly sported the Castrol colors, symbolizing a strengthened relationship that could define the season to come.
The team LCR Honda will be revealed on February 8 in Bangkokin the heart of its Asian stronghold. The rookie Somkiat Chantrasupported by Honda Asia and Idemitsu, will continue to shine in MotoGP, strengthening Honda's strategic ties with Asia.
Johann Zarcofor his part, could once again benefit from significant support from Castrol, consolidating his position in the team.
Despite these adjustments, a crucial question remains: who will be the title sponsor of the factory team? HRC has still not announced any major partnership, leaving doubt. Joan Mir et Luca Marinithe factory drivers, hope that Honda will transform the RC213V into a machine capable of competing with the competition in 2025.
With significant changes to its partnerships and ongoing restructuring, Honda MotoGP plays big. The 2025 season could well be a renewal or an additional challenge for the iconic Japanese brand.
