News Summary
- Red Bull is set to return as a sponsor of Honda’s factory MotoGP team in 2027.
- Fabio Quartararo will reportedly end his long-standing personal agreement with rival brand Monster Energy.
- Motorsport.com reports that Honda will cover compensation because Quartararo’s Monster contract runs beyond 2026.
Fabio Quartararo’s move to Honda will also bring a change to his personal sponsorships. With Red Bull set to return to the factory team in 2027, the French rider is expected to end his association with Monster Energy, according to Motorsport.com.
Quartararo has been linked to Monster since his MotoGP debut in 2019. The agreement is separate from the brand’s sponsorship of Yamaha, the manufacturer he will leave at the end of this season. Motorsport.com reports that his personal contract extends beyond 2026 and that Honda will cover the compensation required to bring it to an end.
The same report says Quartararo is expected to join Red Bull’s roster of athletes in January. Neither Honda nor the two energy drinks companies has publicly detailed those arrangements, so the financial terms and timing remain attributed to the report.
Red Bull previously sponsored Honda’s factory MotoGP operation but left after Marc Márquez’s departure at the end of 2023. GPone first reported its planned return to the team. Motorsport.com expects the brand to have a more prominent position on Honda’s motorcycle than it did during the earlier partnership.
Honda confirmed Quartararo’s signing for the 2027 and 2028 MotoGP seasons in July. His move comes as the championship prepares to introduce 850cc engines and Pirelli tyres next year. He will complete the remainder of 2026 with Yamaha before joining Honda’s factory project.
MotoGP today: FAQ
Who leads the 2026 MotoGP World Championship?
Jorge Martín leads with 306 points, 12 ahead of Marc Márquez. Marco Bezzecchi is third on 264.
Who won the 2026 Austrian MotoGP?
Pedro Acosta won at the Red Bull Ring, taking his maiden MotoGP victory ahead of Jorge Martín and Marco Bezzecchi.
When is the next MotoGP race?
The Japanese GP is next at Motegi from 2–4 October 2026, followed by the Indonesian GP at Mandalika one week later.
Why is Fabio Quartararo expected to leave Monster Energy?
Red Bull is set to sponsor Honda’s factory MotoGP team in 2027. Motorsport.com reports that the deal will require Quartararo, who is joining Honda, to end his personal agreement with rival brand Monster.
