Sponsorship of MotoGP Team "Honda HRC Castrol" for the 2025 Season
Stanley Electric Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 2-9-13 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Yasuaki Kaizumi) is pleased to announce that it has become an official sponsor of "Honda HRC Castrol", a motorcycle racing team fielded by Honda Racing Corporation (HRC), for the 2025 season. The team participates in the premier class of the FIM* MotoGP World Championship, and this marks our first sponsorship of a MotoGP team.
HRC has joined MotoGP since 1982 and has won many championships, making it a prestigious team. HRC’s mission is not only to provide excitement and passion to fans and spectators through racing but also to apply the advanced technologies developed in extreme and demanding races to the production of motorcycles. This enhances the performance of motorcycles and contributes to the safety and security of riders and society.
Stanley Electric has a global business in lighting for both automotive and motorcycle industries. We share a common philosophy with HRC that focuses on the pursuit of “the value of light” and continuous innovation in manufacturing. Therefore, we decided to sponsor HRC’s team as part of our commitment to further expanding our motorcycle business and strengthening team unity through our collective support.
As part of this sponsorship, Stanley Electric's logo will be displayed on the 2025 “RC213V” bike and team garage. The 2025 MotoGP season is opening today, February 28, 2025, at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram, Thailand.
Stanley Electric has previously sponsored events such as the Ladies Golf Tournament, supported professional golfers, as well as teams participating in Japan's top GT car racing series and professional rugby leagues. By adding this new sponsorship with Honda HRC Castrol, we aim to deliver even more joy and excitement to our stakeholders.