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Diogo Moreira is thought to have signed a three-year MotoGP deal with Honda
LCR MotoGP team boss Lucio Cecchinello has refrained from commenting on Diogo Moreira’s future with the team amid speculation of him signing a three-year Honda deal. The satellite Honda squad had initially enlisted Somkiat Chantra for a two-year contract starting this season, but the Thai rider’s underwhelming performance has led Honda to reconsider their second seat at LCR. Reports have suggested that Diogo Moreira, currently second in the Moto2 standings, may have opted to join LCR under a three-year agreement with Honda, although official confirmation is pending. Cecchinello mentioned that he is not directly involved in these negotiations, emphasizing that Honda will announce any deals when they are finalized. Meanwhile, Chantra, who has accumulated only three points in his debut season, is set to transition to Honda’s World Superbike program in 2026 after struggling with injuries and lackluster results on the RC213V in MotoGP.
