The Valencia MotoGP supplied 2025 Moto2 World Champion Diogo Moreira his first probability to journey the Honda RC213V he’ll marketing campaign in 2026, and there was one facet of the premier class grand prix equipment that stood out above all others in needing time to know.
Moreira was not the one 2026 rookie within the Valencia check, as Toprak Razgatlioglu additionally rode there with the Pramac Yamaha workforce, however in contrast to Razgatlioglu the Brazilian had not been afforded the posh of personal assessments earlier than the one-day official check in Valencia – so this was a real ‘first style’ for Moreira.
There are a number of components about MotoGP bikes that make them extra excessive than others, notably the Michelin tyres, engine energy, and carbon brakes.
For the newly topped Moto2 World Champion, it was the latter level that was essentially the most tough to get his head round.
“On the finish, I believe essentially the most obscure was the brakes,” Moreira stated after the Valencia check.
“We have to heat up the brakes very effectively. Additionally, initially it was obscure once I have to cease the bike.
“However, in the long run, I believe we made an excellent job at present.”
Moreira added that it was tough at first of the day to totally open the throttle: “On the finish, the primary exit it was tough to open full fuel within the straight.
“I used to be a bit scared initially however in the long run I loved lots, so I believe it was a lot better the final session.”
With just one shortened day aboard the RC213V, Moreira was unwilling to present an opinion on its traits, however he has been enthused by the efficiency ranges the bike has displayed.
“On the finish it’s tough to explain as a result of it’s my first time on the MotoGP and likewise I used to be studying the traces, additionally the brakes,” the LCR Honda rider stated.
“So, it’s tough to say, however on the finish we noticed the Honda may be very aggressive so will probably be good subsequent yr.”
After his first check on the MotoGP bike, Moreira was a minimum of capable of perceive the bodily enhancements he must make to be able to be prepared for the primary spherical of 2026.
“For positive, now we have to practice lots this winter as a result of on the finish we made not too many laps at present,” the Brazilian admitted.
“I believe we have to practice this winter and let’s see.”
