Honda Racing Corporation sign Diogo Moreira

Brazilian Moto2 rider Diogo Moreira has signed a multi-year deal with Honda Racing Corporation which will see him contest the 2026 MotoGP World Championship with the Honda LCR MotoGP Team.

Diogo Moreira hails from São Paulo and made his World Championship debut in 2022 in the Moto3 World Championship. From 39 lightweight class starts, he claimed one win, three podiums and two pole positions before moving up to the intermediate Moto2 class. Rookie of the year in 2024, he has evolved into a consistent front runner in 2025 and continues to battle for the World Championship. A debut win in Assen was complimented with victory in Austria alongside five additional podiums, including a victory at the most recent round in Indonesia.

The move will see Moreira debut with LCR Honda alongside the experienced Johann Zarco and continues Honda and LCR’s long-standing commitment to developing young talent. Moreira has shown exceptional talent, consistency and adaptability throughout his racing career, quickly highlighting himself as one of the most promising riders of his generation.

Koji Watanabe  –  President of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC)

“We are delighted to welcome Diogo to the Honda family for 2026. He has consistently impressed with his speed, maturity, and we believe he will adapt quickly to the challenges of MotoGP. We are confident this collaboration will bring great results.”

Lucio Cecchinello  –  Honda LCR Team Principal

“We are very pleased to announce the arrival of Diogo Moreira to our team. Without a doubt, Diogo possesses all the qualities to become one of the greats in MotoGP. He has undeniable talent, a deep passion for racing, and has proven 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.”

Diogo Moreira  –   Rider

“Joining the MotoGP World Championship with Honda LCR is a dream come true. 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 motorcycle racing.”

Diogo Moreira (born 23 April 2004 in São Paulo, State of São Paulo, Brazil)

2020 FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship 10th
2021 FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship 11th
2022 FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto3 class 8th
2023 FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto3 class 8th
2024 FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto2 class 13th
2025 FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto2 class 2nd*

^{*As of the Indonesian GP (October 5, 2025).}