Diogo Moreira downplays expectations after sprint podium at Motegi
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Diogo Moreira secured second place in the sprint race at Motegi on October 2, marking his best result of the season. Despite this achievement, the Honda rider emphasized the luck involved in reaching the podium and cautioned against high expectations for the upcoming Japanese Grand Prix on October 3. Moreira's comments followed positive indications from earlier sessions, but he remains realistic about his prospects in the main event.
- •Moreira finished second in the sprint race on October 2.
- •He described the podium finish as 'fortunate'.
- •The Japanese Grand Prix takes place on October 3.
- •This is Moreira's best result in his rookie season.
- 11:40 AMMotorsport.com — Diogo Moreira talks down Japanese GP hopes after 'lucky' sprint podium
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Diogo Moreira talks down Japanese GP hopes after 'lucky' sprint podium
"While Honda more than delivered on expectations with a second place in the sprint at Motegi on Saturday, its rider Diogo Moreira was keen not to raise hopes for the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. Though it was by far the Brazilian's best result thus far in his rookie premier class season, he reminded media after the sprint that the podium had been a fortunate one despite indications earlier in ...Keep reading
"While the rookie played a modest game after giving Honda something to cheer at home, Marc Marquez did not hold back with the praise
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 3, 2026, 11:40 AMDiogo Moreira talks down Japanese GP hopes after 'lucky' sprint podium
While Honda more than delivered on expectations with a second place in the sprint at Motegi on Saturday, its rider Diogo Moreira was keen not to raise hopes for the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. Though it was by far the Brazilian's best result thus far in his rookie premier class season, he reminded media after the sprint that the podium had been a fortunate one despite indications earlier in ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 11:40 AMDiogo Moreira talks down Japanese GP hopes after 'lucky' sprint podium
While the rookie played a modest game after giving Honda something to cheer at home, Marc Marquez did not hold back with the praise
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