It's always 5 o'clock somewhere 😉 Welcome to the factory team 🤝 🇧🇷 We are pleased to confirm Diogo Moreira will compete with the Honda HRC Castrol team as the 850cc era begins in @MotoGP in 2027. https://t.co/9CfdGio7Zf
— Honda HRC Castrol - MotoGP (@HRC_MotoGP) October 20, 2026
NEWS
Honda Factory Team finds 2027 teammate for Quartararo
A Brazilian rider steps up to HRC, while satellite team LCR will sign a rookie.
The Honda factory team HRC's lineup for MotoGP 2027 is complete.
Alongside Fabio Quartararo, who is moving from Yamaha to the Japanese manufacturer, Brazilian Diogo Moreira will be promoted from the satellite team LCR. Spanish rookie David Alonso will take his place.
Moreira, the 2025 Moto2 World Champion, impressed with consistent performances in his debut MotoGP season: currently 15th overall, he is the second-best Honda rider behind Luca Marini.
It was already clear that the Honda factory team would be reorganizing: Luca Marini is moving to Tech3-KTM, and Joan Mir to Gresini-Ducati.
