Confirmed: Diogo Moreira to join Honda LCR from 2026

The Moto2™ title contender is finally confirmed on the MotoGP™ grid from next season with a multi-year deal

It's official: Brazilian rider Diogo Moreira has signed a multi-year deal with Honda Racing Corporation and is set to join Honda LCR MotoGP Team from the 2026 season.

Hailing from São Paulo, Moreira made his World Championship debut in Moto3™ in 2022, where he achieved one win, three podiums, and two pole positions across 39 races. Upon his move to Moto2 in 2024, he was named Rookie of the Year and in 2025 is fighting for the Championship - nine points off the points lead as it stands after wins in Assen, Austria, and Indonesia in addition to five further podium finishes.

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Honda LCR, with its strong collaboration with HRC, remains deeply committed to developing young talent, and Moreira’s signing further strengthens both Honda and LCR’s focus on shaping the future of MotoGP.

Diogo Moreira: "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."

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.”

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