Yuasa partners with Honda HRC Castrol for the 2025 MotoGP™ season
GS Yuasa announces its continued partnership with Honda HRC in the world of MotoGP™, marking another exciting chapter in a decade-long collaboration. For the 2025 season, GS Yuasa’s market-leading Yuasa brand continues to be an official sponsor of the newly named Honda HRC Castrol Team, reinforcing a shared commitment to performance, innovation, and excellence in top-tier motorcycle racing.
The 2025 season sees the debut of the Honda HRC Castrol Team, a fresh identity for Honda’s factory effort. Double World Champion Joan Mir and Grand Prix winner Luca Marini will spearhead the charge bringing skill, determination riding the Honda RC213V.
Yuasa batteries are renowned for their reliability and performance, making them the trusted choice for motorcycle manufacturers and millions of riders worldwide. Designed and manufactured with Japanese precision, Yuasa batteries deliver up to four times longer life and 30% more starting power than conventional alternatives. With patented Sulfate Stop technology ensuring unbeatable reliability, Yuasa batteries provide the confidence and performance demanded by the world’s top riders.
Since first partnering with Honda’s MotoGP™ team in 2013, Yuasa has been part of an era of remarkable success, supporting the team through multiple championship victories. From Marc Márquez’s legendary debut championship in 2013 to Honda’s most recent triumphs, Yuasa has played an essential role in the team’s continued pursuit of greatness.
James Douglas, European Group Marketing Manager at GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd, commented: “We are thrilled to continue our longstanding partnership with Honda in MotoGP™ under the exciting new Honda HRC Castrol Team banner. Motorsport is the ultimate proving ground for innovation and performance, and our involvement reflects Yuasa’s unwavering commitment to delivering the highest quality and reliability. We don’t just power championship-winning motorcycles, our batteries provide the trusted starting power for riders worldwide every day. Whether it’s the authentic YTX®, GYZ®, or YTZ® models—always copied but never equalled—Yuasa batteries continue to set the industry benchmark.”