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LCR’s MotoGP team boss discusses Diogo Moreira’s upcoming rookie season
LCR MotoGP team boss Lucio Cecchinello shared that Marc Marquez’s father mentioned that Moto2 champion Diogo Moreira was faster on a dirt bike than his son.
Young Brazilian rider Diogo Moreira is set to join MotoGP next season with LCR after signing a three-year contract with Honda.
Moreira’s success in the Moto2 class, winning his first world title in 2025, has garnered attention and support from high-profile figures like the Marquez family.
Cecchinello believes Moreira has the potential to excel in MotoGP due to his impressive track record across different bike categories and endorsements from experienced riders.
The upcoming season will see Moreira and World Superbike star Toprak Razgatlioglu as rookies in MotoGP, with the Brazilian proving his competitive edge during the post-season test in Valencia.
Brazil’s return to the MotoGP calendar after 20 years coincides with Moreira’s debut, signaling a new chapter for the sport in the country at the Ayrton Senna circuit in Goiania.
