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Honda Factory Seat Project Progressing: Diogo Moreira Becomes a MotoGP Future Star!
Brazilian young pilot Diogo Moreira has accelerated Honda's plans to promote him to the factory team by demonstrating extraordinary development in his debut season in MotoGP. This confirms Honda’s investment was a correct choice and definitively led to Moreira’s factory team race in 2027.
Considering that Moto2 championship cannot be won solely through luck or with an exceptional motorcycle, Moreira's talent and performance became one of the most important elements emerging on the podium. Honda offered Moreira the most comprehensive project among manufacturers with an empty seat for the 2026 season, signing a three-year contract with the Brazilian pilot. The final year of this agreement, 2028, was dependent on results achieved up to a certain point in the 2027 season.
LCR Rider’s Performance and Honda’s Investment
Diogo Moreira’s performance as an LCR rider completely renders Honda's hold-back clauses. The current situation shows that the young pilot fully meets the requirements to be Fabio Quartararo’s teammate in the 2027 factory team, considering Joan Mir and Luca Marini are expected to leave.
Since November, after the Valencia GP tests where he first sat on the RC213V, Moreira has drawn a constantly rising graph. Despite adapting remarkably to a notoriously challenging motorcycle known for rear grip issues, he achieved great harmony and now admits he feels more comfortable on the bike.
Moreira’s Motivation and Team Management
Speaking to Motorsport.com about his development process, Moreira said, “We are progressing step by step and things are going very well.” “We have identified an important point that we can focus on developing – not in the motorcycle itself, but in my riding style: it's all about staying calmer on the bike and focusing on smooth riding.”
Moreira expressed his satisfaction with the team’s interest, stating, "The bosses come to see me in the garage frequently. If they are happy, that motivates me because it means they are doing things correctly." “Being the top Honda rider for most of the Hungarian weekend also gave me extra strength.”
Future Plans and Tests
The recent Moto2 world champion will return to the track this weekend at Brno. However, he will not participate in Monday’s tests as Honda has selected Mir and Marini to evaluate its new 850cc prototype for the 2027 project. Honda is currently facing a decision that is critical not only for the company but also for the careers of its two riders. The Japanese manufacturer needs to remain faithful to the preliminary agreement it signed with manager Bob Moore to bring David Alonso, currently racing for Aspar in Moto2, to MotoGP next season.
However, placing Alonso alongside a star like Quartararo doesn’t seem like a logical option for either Honda or the rider himself because Alonso has not yet fully demonstrated the expected performance level in Moto2.
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