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MotoGP teams told Qatar Grand Prix expected to go ahead in November
IRTA says the race will go ahead despite travel warnings, while three-quarters of the grid would prefer to avoid Qatar, Autosport reported.
- The International Road-Racing Teams Association has informed teams the Qatar Grand Prix will proceed November 6-8, with 15 days remaining until paddock setup at the Lusail circuit.
- Originally scheduled for April, the Lusail round was postponed to November following conflict in Iran. MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group now considers assurances from Qatari authorities sufficient to guarantee the event's safety.
- Autosport reports three-quarters of the grid prefers avoiding the region, yet manufacturers Yamaha and Honda have shifted their initial opposition. Almost two months ago, Yamaha instructed logistics staff to seek alternative flight routes.
- MotoGP deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta said at the Indonesian round, "We're planning towards going to Qatar," stressing that staff safety remains "the number one priority."
- On Thursday at Phillip Island, riders will address the issue during the Australian Grand Prix weekend, as the Qatar event remains the third leg of a triple-header preceding the Malaysian round.
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The 2026 Qatar MotoGP is still expected to take place on November 6–8, despite the unstable situation in the Middle East and concerns among the majority of riders.
The Qatar MotoGP is scheduled for November 6–8, 2026. The race is still planned to take place, but the Middle East security situation continues to be monitored.
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