The MotoGP world got a little dimmer earlier this year, as Repsol, the brand that made Honda's motorcycles famous the world over, stated it'd be leaving the sport after decades of sponsorship. For those new to the sport, think of it as if Red Bull suddenly left Formula 1. It was a blow to everyone, and especially a blow to Honda's legacy.
Though Honda's since brought in Castrol as its title sponsor, Repsol's been quiet and, honestly, we all thought that the brand would be done with racing after its exit stage left. Apparently, we were wrong, as even though it's only been a year since quitting its Honda partnership, Repsol is back sponsoring two-wheeled racing.
Interestingly, though, it isn't in the MotoGP premier class. Rather, starting in 2026, Repsol will be the official lubricant supplier of both Moto2 and Moto3. It's nice to have them back, but I have to wonder whether the company is hoping to get back to MotoGP soon, too?
