Leading the way in innovation and performance in motorsports, Castrol has announced a new partnership with the Honda HRC Factory MotoGP Team for the 2025 MotoGP World Championship. Under this agreement, Castrol becomes the official title sponsor of Honda HRC’s factory team in MotoGP.
As Honda HRC’s main partner for the 2025 season, Castrol will provide high-performance engine oils and technical support, pushing the boundaries of motorcycle lubrication technology under the extreme conditions of MotoGP.
The collaboration between Castrol and Honda dates back to 1959 when Honda made its debut at the Isle of Man TT, marking its first international motorcycle race. This long-standing partnership has contributed to more than 500 victories in global motorcycle competitions over the past six decades.
Thanks to this successful alliance, Honda has built an unparalleled legacy in Grand Prix motorcycle racing. With 25 Constructors’ Championships, 21 Riders’ Championships, and 313 race wins, Honda remains one of the most dominant brands in MotoGP history. As they head into the 2025 season, Honda and Castrol share a common goal—returning to the top of the MotoGP World Championship.
Sandeep Sangwan, Global Marketing Director at Castrol, highlighted the brand’s commitment to performance and innovation in motorsports:
“We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Honda HRC’s Castrol MotoGP Factory Team. Our passion for motorcycle racing, combined with our expertise in high-performance lubrication technology, makes this partnership an exciting opportunity to strengthen Castrol’s connection with motorcycle enthusiasts and the racing world.”
Honda Racing Corporation President Koji Watanabe also expressed his enthusiasm for the renewed collaboration:
“HRC and Castrol share a common vision, motivation, and dedication to technology and the future. We have achieved great success together in the past and across various racing categories. Our entire team is working relentlessly to achieve success in the 2025 MotoGP World Championship. With talented riders like Joan Mir and Luca Marini, we are determined to climb back to the top. Racing is an integral part of Honda’s DNA, and I have no doubt that we will achieve remarkable results this season.”
The Honda HRC Castrol Team completed its first pre-season MotoGP test on February 5 at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit. The next round of testing is set for February 12-13 at Thailand’s Chang International Circuit, which will also host the season-opening race.
The highly anticipated 2025 MotoGP World Championship will officially begin on March 2 with the Thailand GP and will feature a total of 22 races, culminating in the season finale at the Valencia GP on November 16.
