Diogo Moreira confirmed by Honda for MotoGP 2026

On Tuesday morning (14) , Brazilian rider Diogo Moreira was announced by Honda for the 2026 season. The rider, who currently competes for the Italtrans Racing Team in Moto2, arrives at the LCR Honda team as a key player in the team's project and will be teammates with the experienced Johann Zarco.

A native of São Paulo, Diogo began his career in motocross and moved to Spain in 2017, standing out in the CEV Talent Cup with victories and podium finishes. In 2022, he debuted in Moto3. His first pole position came at the Silverstone GP, and in 2023, Moreira achieved his first victory in the category, at the Indonesian GP.

Moto2 Season

Diogo is currently second in the Moto2 championship with 229 points, just 9 behind leader Manu Gonzalez. The Brazilian has stood out for his consistency and ability to recover in challenging races, factors that have caught the attention of MotoGP teams. His progress throughout the season reinforces the expectation that Moreira can quickly become a top competitor in the premier class.

His current boss, Roberto Brivio, has already expressed pride in having nurtured the young talent and highlighted the potential for growth should he choose to stay another year in Moto2: "We're proud to have nurtured this young man and that now everyone wants him in the top class." Furthermore, Diogo participated in the renowned 100km dei Campioni, an event organized by Valentino Rossi, where he won alongside Thomas Chareyre, receiving praise and expanding his network of contacts with MotoGP greats.

Yamaha entered the race for Moreira

Prior to the announcement of Diogo's arrival at Honda, there were weeks of intense speculation behind the scenes in MotoGP. Both Honda and Yamaha expressed interest in the young Brazilian talent, seeing him as a strategic asset to renew their structures and focus on the future. The outcome reinforces not only Moreira's market value but also the confidence of one of the giants of motorcycling in his potential.

More than just a signing, Honda's investment in Diogo Moreira represents a chance to put Brazil back on the map of global motorcycling. After years of the country's absence from the spotlight in MotoGP, the young rider carries the responsibility of reigniting Brazilian tradition on the track and, at the same time, inspiring the enthusiasm of a new generation of fans who are once again dreaming of victories and achievements on the international stage.