The sponsorship relationship between MotoGP and Red Bull highlights the role of the leading brand, Red Bull, in the energy drink market. Red Bull holds a significant position not only as the factory team of KTM but also in Tech3. However, it is anticipated that the French team will remove the Red Bull logos from the undersides of their two motorcycles next year. In response, the reappearance of Honda motorcycles is expected.
Details of the New Agreement
Red Bull has been a sponsor among Honda from 2015 to 2023. Marquez's move to Gresini in 2023 led to the end of the relationship between Red Bull and Honda Racing Corporation. Information is available that the Japanese manufacturer has signed a new agreement valid from 2027 with the Austrian brand. It can be thought that this new agreement can involve a broader collaboration compared to the previous one. Therefore, there is an expectation that the Red Bull logos will not be limited to the fairings and engine sections of the new prototype but will become more prominent.
Chairman of HRC, Koji Watanabe, stated, "Having partners who share the same goals and ambitions while entering a new championship with 850cc motorcycles is very important. There is no doubt about what we can achieve together, and I know that we can create unforgettable moments for our fans."
Changes in Rider Agreements
The fact that riders' personal agreements are more important than sponsorship contracts will create a surprising effect on the rider side. This necessitates that Fabio Quartararo, who is expected to be a numbered rider for Honda's factory team in 2027, and who began his career in the premier class of MotoGP in 2019, must terminate his relationship with Monster, which sponsors him at Yamaha.
Monster has been serving as Yamaha's title sponsor since 2019. Movistar has taken over Yamaha's title sponsor position. The US-based firm maintains its smaller presence in the factory team of Ducati by joining Aprilia mid-season this season. Monster will continue its presence with Ducati until the end of the 2027 season, when its current contract will expire. It is expected that Red Bull will intend to include Marquez and Pedro Acosta in its organization.
###Statements
Koji Watanabe:
Having partners who share the the same goals and ambitions while entering a new championship with 850cc motorcycles is very important. There is no doubt about what we can achieve together, and I know that we can create unforgettable moments for our fans.
Alberto Puig:
Given the upcoming transition to a new era of the MotoGP World Championship with 850cc machines, it is crucial to have partners who pursue the same goals and ambitions. I have no doubt about what we can achieve together, and I am sure that we can further build the history we have written on and off the racetrack.
Statements:
- Having partners who share the same goals and ambitions while entering a new championship with 850cc motorcycles is very important. There is no doubt about what we can achieve together, and I know that we can create unforgettable moments for our fans.
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- Archive: Red Bull's return to Honda in MotoGP (September 29, 2026)
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