Pro Honda LCR rider Diogo Moreira finished 9th on Sunday in Barcelona.

After two red flags caused by serious crashes during Sunday’s race, Moreira managed to stay focused through each restart as he pursued a top-12 finish, the team’s initial objective.

The Brazilian pushed hard to overtake his rivals and achieve the best result possible. Despite the interruptions, he crossed the line in 10th place, a ninth position after penalties given to rivals, and therefore scoring valuable championship points.

Today’s result marks Moreira’s best finish on a Sunday race, a promising sign ahead of the upcoming races.

Diogo Moreira 9th

“Today’s race was quite difficult because it is never easy to know that other riders have crashed and then have to mentally reset. I tried to isolate myself and maintain my concentration, and in the end we secured a good result. Most importantly, all the riders involved in the crashes, including my teammate, are okay.”