Moreira praised for Honda Aragon finish
MotoGP rookie Diogo Moreira was the top Honda finisher at the Aragon Grand Prix, earning praise from rival Enea Bastianini for his late braking.
Diogo Moreira was the top Honda rider at the Aragon Grand Prix, finishing eighth in the main race after taking seventh in the previous day's Sprint. The MotoGP rookie's performance drew specific praise from experienced rival Enea Bastianini for his defensive riding and braking skill. You can see how this result fits into the broader picture by checking the latest standings.
After battling for position throughout the race, Bastianini passed Moreira on the final lap to claim seventh place. The Ducati rider later commented on the difficulty of getting past the newcomer.
Bastianini on the Battle
Enea Bastianini told Crash.net that Diogo Moreira is very difficult to overtake, describing him as a new rival and noting it is very hard to fight with him because he brakes very late. The Italian explained his winning move came by exploiting his own bike's strengths in specific corners, saying he was in a better situation just on the edge.
Moreira's Response and Analysis
Informed of the compliment, Moreira responded positively before shifting focus to areas for improvement, stating the need to improve speed in the middle of the corner.
The reigning Moto2 champion described a challenging start to the race, particularly with tyre temperature, noting it was difficult to warm up the medium rear tyre, also for the others in Honda. Despite this, he felt the race was managed well. He acknowledged a final-lap error in the last sector while fighting with Bastianini but remained positive about the overall result. For more detailed performance data from the weekend, visit our stats page.
Aragon Weekend Results
The Aragon event marked a significant step for Moreira in his debut premier-class season. He qualified directly behind returning teammate Johann Zarco before outperforming all other Honda riders across both race formats.
| Session | Moreira's Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying | Behind teammate Johann Zarco | Edged out by returning Zarco |
| Sprint Race | 7th | Top Honda finisher |
| Grand Prix | 8th | Top Honda finisher, passed on final lap |
Moreira expressed enjoyment in the battle, stating he enjoyed the race today a lot. Looking ahead, the source indicates he is tipped for a promotion to the factory HRC team next season, potentially alongside Fabio Quartararo. You can follow his progress and the full team line-up on our squad page.
