MotoGP: Honda and Repsol extend partnership for 2 more seasons
Repsol Honda, the most iconic livery in motorsport, easily identifiable and completely unique.
Repsol Honda colours have been a feature in the MotoGP paddock since 1995, the colours being donned by names such as Mick Doohan, Valentino Rossi, Dani Pedrosa, Nicky Hayden, Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez to name a few. It is safe to say, these colours mean one thing, World Champion.
With 15 titles and 180 premier class wins, the partnership is one of the most successful in 500cc/MotoGP history, the new deal will take the partnership to a huge 27-year relationship amid rumours that the pair would split after 2020.
Yoshishige Nomura, Repsol Honda HRC President – “It is always a great feeling to extend our partnership with Repsol, this time for a further two years.”
“Together we have achieved incredible success and formed a partnership which is unique in motorsport. Working as one we have, and will continue, to overcome all obstacles and hardships which are presented to us.
“2020 has been a difficult year for the world, but together with Repsol we have continued to work towards our goals. We are now looking forward to continuing this journey together and writing many more pages in the history of Grand Prix racing.”
Begoña Elices García, Repsol’s Executive Managing Director – “The renewal of this agreement with a partner as important to Repsol as Honda in MotoGP is proof of the strength of our alliance, especially in the current international climate caused by the coronavirus pandemic.”
“For Repsol, the technological factor is key and this historic association has provided a lot of innovation and collaboration. Together we have achieved great sporting goals and we have also made our products evolve towards excellence. Continuing to advance along this successful path, always at the service of society, is what drives us to continue to improve day after day.”
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