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Diogo Moreira Seals 2025 Moto2 Crown, Becomes Brazil's First World Champion

The 21-year-old completed a 61-point comeback to clinch the championship at Valencia.

Overview

  • Moreira finished 11th in the Valencia finale, the safe result he needed to lock up the Moto2 title.
  • Title rival Manuel González suffered a rear-tyre problem, pitted late, and ended 22nd, ending his hopes.
  • The champion closed the season on 286 points to González’s 257, powered by four wins and a record comeback from midseason.
  • A crash-strewn race featured multiple cautions, with Izan Guevara winning ahead of Dani Holgado and Iván Ortolá.
  • Set to move to MotoGP in 2026 with LCR Honda, Moreira will race with number 11 and makes his first run in Tuesday’s Valencia test.