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Honda Confirms Diogo Moreira to LCR for 2026, Completing MotoGP Grid

Motorsport reports HRC put forward a ‘2+1’ factory-backed offer to secure the Moto2 title contender.

Diogo Moreira, Italtrans Racing, 2025 Indonesian Moto2

Overview

  • LCR and Honda announced that Diogo Moreira will make his MotoGP debut with LCR in 2026, finalizing next season’s premier-class lineup.
  • Moreira will partner Johann Zarco at LCR and replace Somkiat Chantra, who is moving to Honda’s World Superbike program.
  • Motorsport reports the deal as a multi-year ‘2+1’ contract with full factory status, with the optional third year dependent on performance.
  • The 21-year-old Brazilian is second in the Moto2 standings, nine points behind Manuel Gonzalez after winning in Indonesia following Gonzalez’s disqualification.
  • Moreira had been linked to Yamaha/Pramac, but reporting indicates Honda’s decisive move secured his commitment as teams prepare for the 850cc era.