Young Brazilian motorcycle racer Diogo Moreira will join the MotoGP World Championship in 2026. He has signed a multi-year deal with Honda Racing Corporation. He will race for the LCR Honda Team, next to experienced rider Johann Zarco.

Diogo Moreira was born in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2004. He started racing in the World Championship in 2022, in the Moto3 class. In Moto3, he raced 39 times, won one race, got three podiums, and started from pole position two times.

In 2024, Diogo moved up to Moto2 and was named Rookie of the Year. In 2025, he became one of the top riders in the championship. He won races in Assen, Austria, and Indonesia, and had five more podiums.

Now, he is ready to take the next step into MotoGP, the top level of motorcycle racing.

Diogo said in the team statement:

“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.”

Honda and the LCR team are known for helping young riders grow. They believe Moreira has great talent and a strong future. His speed, focus, and skills have made him one of the most exciting young riders in the sport today.