Diogo Moreira talks down Japanese GP hopes after 'lucky' sprint podium
While Honda more than delivered on expectations with a second place in the sprint at Motegi on Saturday, its rider Diogo Moreira was keen not to raise hopes for the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday. Though it was by far the Brazilian's best result thus far in his rookie premier class season, he reminded media after the sprint that the podium had been a fortunate one despite indications earlier in…
Diogo Moreira achieved a second-place finish in the Japanese Grand Prix sprint on Saturday at Motegi. According to Motorsport.com, Moreira was cautious about his prospects for the main event on Sunday, describing his podium as fortunate.
Moreira's second-place finish was his best result so far in his rookie premier class season. Channel News Asia reported that he finished behind Ducati's Marc Marquez, who won the sprint. Marquez's victory moved him to 306 points, seven behind championship leader Jorge Martin of Aprilia.
Moreira's third-place finish in the standings for the sprint was due to Martin being demoted for exceeding track limits.
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