Diogo Moreira's name is on everyone's lips in the paddock. His resounding victory last Sunday at Assen only confirmed what many already suspected: the Brazilian is arguably the Moto2 rider closest to making the leap to MotoGP.
Only at 21 years, the Italtrans rider not only won his first Moto2 race – becoming the first Brazilian to win in the category – but he also dominated the weekend from start to finish, starting from pole and controlling the race with authority. This victory is part of a strong momentum: three podiums in the last four races, and a total of 78 points, more than any of his rivals over the same period.
However, the start of the season of Moreira had been more discreet, but the rider from São Paulo emerged at the perfect moment, as the MotoGP transfer market ignites.
« I am fully focused on Moto2 and what is happening on track.What happens outside, I leave to those who take care of it., » confides Moreira, leaving his manager Diego Silvente to handle the backstage hustle and bustle.
Diogo Moreira also benefits from a major asset: his partnership with Yamaha Brazil
The rumors around him are intensifying: the hottest trail leads him to Pramac Yamaha, where he could team up with Toprak Razgatlioglu, questioning the future of Miguel Oliveira et Jack MillerWhile Miller negotiates his extension, Oliveira is under threat of a performance clause that could release him prematurely.
Moreira also benefits from a major asset: its partnership with Yamaha Brazil, a clear sign of the brand's interest in the South American market, especially at a time when Brazil returns to the MotoGP calendar in 2026.
Pramac would ideally see Moreira stay in Moto2 for another year, but the Brazilian, very attached to his current team, could prefer to continue his adventure there if he had to wait until 2027.
At the same time, Aprilia is keeping a close eye on him, even considering placing him with TrackHouse, While Honda, entangled in the soap opera Martin-Aprilia, remains another potential option.
One thing is sure: Moreira is now much more than a promise. He has become a key piece of a MotoGP transfer window that has not finished surprising us. With the return of the Brazilian Grand Prix to the 2026 calendar, Moreira, supported by an armada of sponsors, embodies a leading marketing and sporting asset. His meteoric rise and his charisma make him a nugget ready to shine in MotoGP.
