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Honda confirms Diogo Moreira for factory MotoGP team in 2027

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 7:16 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Honda confirms Diogo Moreira for factory MotoGP team in 2027

Summary

Honda announced on October 20, 2026, that Diogo Moreira will join its factory MotoGP team next season, partnering with Fabio Quartararo. This decision comes as David Alonso, who was set for a promotion to the premier class, will now race for LCR, Honda's satellite team. The shift in teams reflects Honda's ongoing strategy and roster adjustments ahead of the 2027 season. Moreira’s addition to the factory team and Alonso's move to LCR are significant developments for both riders and their respective teams.

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By the Numbers

•Diogo Moreira joins Honda's factory MotoGP team for 2027.
•Fabio Quartararo will be Moreira's teammate.
•David Alonso will race for LCR next season.
•Alonso replaces a exiting rider at the satellite team.
•The announcements highlight Honda's team strategy for upcoming seasons.

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7:16 AMAutosport — Honda confirms Moreira for factory team in 2027; Alonso heads to LCR
7:15 AMMotorsport.com — Honda confirms Diogo Moreira for factory team in 2027; David Alonso heads to LCR
7:15 AMYahoo Sports — Honda confirms Diogo Moreira for factory team in 2027; David Alonso heads to LCR

What they're saying

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Honda confirmed on Tuesday that Diogo Moreira will join the manufacturer’s factory MotoGP team next season, where he will partner Fabio Quartararo. The announcement means that David Alonso, who agreed a deal with HRC months ago for a promotion to the premier class for 2027, will instead join LCR, the Japanese manufacturer’s satellite team, taking the seat that will be vacated by the ...Keep reading
— Autosport

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Honda confirmed on Tuesday that Diogo Moreira will join the manufacturer’s factory MotoGP team next season, where he will partner Fabio Quartararo. The announcement means that David Alonso, who agreed a deal with HRC months ago for a promotion to the premier class for 2027, will instead join LCR, the Japanese manufacturer’s satellite team, taking the seat that will be vacated by the ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com