Moreira to Join Honda LCR
B
razilian rider Diogo Moreira
signed a multi-year deal with
Honda Racing Corporation and
is set to join the Honda LCR Mo-
toGP Team for the 2026 season.
Hailing from Sao Paulo,
Moreira made his World Cham-
pionship debut in Moto3 in 2022,
in which he achieved one win,
three podiums and two pole po-
sitions across 39 races. Upon his
move to Moto2, he was named
Rookie of the Year in 2024, and
since then, he has consistently
been a front-runner. In 2025, he
continues to battle for the World
Championship, having secured
impressive victories in Assen,
Austria and Indonesia, alongside
five other podium finishes.
"Honda LCR, in strong col-
laboration with HRC, remains
deeply committed to several core
objectives, including the develop-
ment of young talent," the team
says. "Moreira's signing further
strengthens both Honda and
LCR's focus on shaping the future
of MotoGP, complementing the
team's ongoing dedication to ex-
cellence at all levels of the sport."
Lucio Cecchinello, Honda LCR
team principal, said, "We are very
pleased to announce the arrival
of Diogo Moreira to our team.
Without a doubt, Diogo possess
-
es all the qualities to become
one of the greats in MotoGP. He
has undeniable talent, a deep
passion for racing, and has prov-
en his speed across all types of
motorcycles and disciplines. On
behalf of the entire LCR Team,
I extend a warm welcome to
Diogo and thank Honda HRC for
entrusting us with this exciting
project for 2026."
"Joining the MotoGP World
Championship with Honda LCR
is a dream come true," Moreira
said. "I want to thank Honda
and the team for believing in me
and giving me this incredible
opportunity. I'm excited to learn,
to grow, and to fight for strong
results at the top level of motor
-
cycle racing."
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VOLUME ISSUE OCTOBER , P29
Brazilian rider Diogo
Moreira has entered
a multi-year contract
with Honda Racing
Corporation and will be
joining the Honda LCR
MotoGP Team for the
2026 season.
