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Diogo Moreira steps up to MotoGP as the reigning Moto2 world champion, joining an elite list of riders to have done so since the class came into existence in 2010. We look back over the performance of his fellow title winners in MotoGP, including those whose careers he’ll be looking to avoid replicating…
In the second half of the 2025 Moto2 season, Diogo Moreira’s potential for MotoGP from the next year under Honda’s three-year deal showed notable growth. Moreira began as a title favorite but trailed behind Manu Gonzalez, who secured four wins early on, leaving Moreira in the fourth spot after setbacks in Germany and Czechia.
By the summer break, Gonzalez’s consideration for a MotoGP transition in 2026 emerged, yet he remained in Moto2 while Moreira secured a lucrative deal with LCR for 2026. However, the latter surged ahead in the second season half with three wins, narrowing the point gap to Gonzalez after a disqualification in Indonesia.
Moreira’s rivalry with Gonzalez, and their contrasting performances, underlined the competitiveness of the Moto2 category, a stepping stone for many successful MotoGP riders. Previous Moto2 champions like Toni Elias, who transitioned from MotoGP, and Stefan Bradl, who had a close battle with Marc Marquez, exemplify the varied paths these champions have taken in their racing careers.
