Octo steps up MotoGP association with San Marino deal

Italian telematics company Octo has expanded its association with MotoGP after agreeing to become the title sponsor of the San Marino round of the motorcycling championship.

Terms of the deal were undisclosed, but it was confirmed that the agreement will cover this year’s edition of the race at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli from September 7-9.

Octo has previously sponsored a number of other MotoGP races, including the UK event at Silverstone in England and the US round in Austin.

In addition, Octo sponsored MotoGP outfit the Pramac Racing Team.

Pau Serracanta, managing director of series promoter Dorna Sports, said: “We have a long history of working together and this new deal strengthens our ties once again.”