Red Bull presence increases for the new season.
Repsol Honda’s MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez and teammate Dani Pedrosa have revealed their new look 2015 race machines on the tropical island of Bali.
The Repsol Honda Team enjoyed an incredible 2014 season winning Honda’s third triple crown in four years (Rider, Constructor and Team titles) and second in succession.
Honda continue their partnership with Repsol – after celebrating their 20th anniversary last season – and remains the longest running sponsor-factory agreement of its kind in the history of the motorcycle world championship.
For 2015, the iconic bike now features an exciting new graphic by ways of the new, increased team partnership with Austrian-based energy drink manufacturer, Red Bull.
Shuhei Nakamoto, HRC executive vice-president was present in Bali, together with team principal Livio Suppo to introduce the riders ahead of the first test in Sepang scheduled to begin on 4 February.
“We are very grateful to Astra Honda for hosting our 2015 team presentation here on the beautiful island of Bali and thank you to Repsol, Red Bull and all our partners and sponsors for their ongoing support in 2015 and beyond,” Nakamoto-san said.
“It’s good to see Marc and Dani in a positive mood and relaxed after the winter break and ready to get back on the bike next week in Sepang. We hope it will be a very productive test so we can start the season in Sepang in the best way possible.”
After a well deserved winter break, both riders looked refreshed and eager to get the season started.