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Brazilian rider Diogo Moreira will be a MotoGP rookie in 2026, becoming the last name added to the now-complete rider roster for next year
Brazilian rider Diogo Moreira will be a MotoGP rookie in 2026, joining the LCR Honda team as Johann Zarco’s teammate. Moreira, 21, will make his MotoGP debut in Thailand next year. He turned down a possibility with Yamaha at Pramac to pursue the LCR opportunity. Moreira’s signing is part of a multi-year deal with Honda, positioning him as a potential factory team member in the future. The LCR team boss praised Moreira’s talent and racing passion, welcoming him to the team. This move means two rookies will join the 2026 grid, with Toprak Razgatlioglu also entering with Pramac Yamaha.
