Honda HRC Castrol - A New Era in MotoGP
Honda Racing Corporation is thrilled to launch the Honda HRC Castrol team, set to compete in the 2025 MotoGP World Championship season.
This exciting new partnership builds on the rich history of Honda and Castrol delivering success together, over decades of motorcycle racing with numerous Championships and race wins. Castrol brings a strong commitment to performance and innovation to the team along with a passion for motorcycle racing.
With a track record of 25 premier class Constructors' World Championships, 21 premier class Riders' World Championships and 313 premier class wins, Honda's history and success in Grand Prix motorcycle racing is unmatched. Heading into the 2025 season, Honda remains committed to reclaiming its position at the forefront of the sport and this year is set to show Honda's unwavering dedication to overcoming challenges and to rewarding the loyalty of their fans.
2025 marks the beginning of a new era for Honda in the MotoGP World Championship as Castrol joins to form a unique partnership. Under the new collaboration, Castrol, part of the bp group, becomes Honda HRC’s main sponsor and will provide lubricants, fuels and technical support – testing and developing motorbike lubricants in the most extreme race environment.
The Honda HRC Castrol team will feature the established pairing of double World Champion Joan Mir and six-time Grand Prix winner Luca Marini. Both riders have been cornerstones to recent developments of the Honda RC213V and will continue to work to return Honda to the top of the MotoGP World Championship.