P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Moto2 champion Diogo Moreira cut 2.5s from his MotoGP pace during the Sepang tests, but didn’t beat the lap time of LCR predecessor Somkiat Chantra.
“Reigning Moto2 world champion Diogo Moreira concluded a challenging six days at Sepang in 20th place on the timesheets, with a best lap of 1m 58.476s, over 2 seconds behind leader Alex Marquez.
Moreira’s lap time was slightly slower than his predecessor Somkiat Chantra’s rookie time from the previous year, but he managed to improve by cutting two and a half seconds from his initial pace at the Shakedown.
The young rider expressed satisfaction with the progress made, focusing on fine-tuning the bike’s setup and gaining more familiarity with it, highlighting the support of his team in the process.
Despite feeling fatigued, Moreira remains optimistic and emphasizes the importance of patience and continuous improvement throughout the year, aiming to derive enjoyment from the learning process.
With valuable testing days ahead at Buriram and his MotoGP debut approaching, Moreira is determined to make the most of the opportunities presented and maintain a positive mindset towards his development as a rider.”
