Rookie Shine at Brno Circuit
Pro Honda LCR rider Diogo Moreira delivered a confident Friday at the Brno Circuit, finishing 8th overall with a best lap of 1'52.315, and securing a direct place in Q2 for the third time this season. Despite a difficult start to the day, including a crash in the morning session, the Brazilian rookie showed resilience and maturity to bounce back strongly in the afternoon.
Key Points:
- Diogo Moreira secured a direct place in Q2 for the third time this season after finishing 8th overall with a best lap of 1'52.315.
- The Brazilian rookie delivered a strong recovery after a morning crash, showing resilience and composure throughout the day.
- His afternoon performance featured significant pace improvement, allowing him to climb into the top ten.
- He and the Pro Honda LCR team now shift their focus to maximizing Saturday’s qualifying and Sprint race opportunities.
From Setback to Top 10 Pace
Moreira’s day was defined by recovery and adaptation. After struggling in FP1 and suffering a crash, he and his crew made key improvements that immediately translated into competitive pace later in the day. His 8th-place finish not only reflects speed but also growing confidence as he continues adapting to MotoGP machinery.
Diogo Moreira: “Q2 is always an advantage”
Diogo Moreira reflected on a positive but demanding Friday at the Brno Circuit after securing a direct spot in Q2. He said: “I’m happy to have gone straight into Q2, but we also know we’re rookies and that things could be different on another weekend.
I’m fine after the crash this morning, and despite the setbacks we faced earlier in the day, we managed to secure a good position in the afternoon. Being already in Q2 is always an advantage, so let’s see what tomorrow brings!”
Focus Shifts to Saturday
With a direct Q2 entry secured, Moreira and the Pro Honda LCR team will now focus on maximizing qualifying performance and preparing for the Sprint race at Brno. The team remains confident that Friday’s progress can be converted into a stronger grid position and competitive race pace on Saturday.
