Honda LCR announces the new title sponsor of Diogo Moreira's team

Honda LCR has just officially announced a new partnership with Pro Honda for 2026, centered around the arrival of Diogo Moreira in MotoGPIndeed, after having worn the colors of Idemitsu for many seasons with Takaaki Nakagami, then with Somkiat Chantra, the satellite team of the Japanese manufacturer announced last November that it would change title sponsors.

Other brands like Red BullThe sponsor of the Brazilian, but already linked to KTM, or even the Saudi oil company, Aramco, had been the subject of speculation, but it is indeed the manufacturer's brand of lubricants and chemicals that will take over.

 

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In addition to Pro Honda, LCR Honda also welcomes two new partners who will support the MotoGP team of the reigning Moto2 world champion. These are Honda da Amazônia and Astemo.

The first is none other than Honda's production subsidiary in Brazil. The second is a technology company specializing in advanced mobility solutions developed by Honda.

Lucio Cecchinello, the team boss, confides: “This project represents much more than a sponsorship contract. It’s a shared vision based on performance, reliability, and innovation. I would like to sincerely thank all our partners for their trust and for believing in Diogo Moreira and our team.”

The team will therefore race under the name Pro Honda LCR, as mentioned in the official announcement. The presentation of LCR Honda's new colors will take place online on February 1st. While Johann Zarco will remain associated with the Castrol LCR Honda team, Diogo Moreira will unveil his new livery at the event.

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