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MotoGP to Press Ahead with Qatar GP Despite Regional Tensions, Rider Concerns
- With 15 days until paddock setup, MotoGP intends to proceed with the Qatar Grand Prix on November 6-8, the International Road-Racing Teams Association confirmed in an email to teams.
- Originally scheduled for April, the event was postponed until November after the outbreak of war in Iran in late February drew Qatar into the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
- MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group considers assurances from the Qatari government sufficient to guarantee event safety, as Hamad International Airport remains operating at full capacity.
- Most riders remain wary of traveling to Doha, while manufacturers including Yamaha and Honda previously expressed strong opposition to sending personnel into an unstable conflict zone.
- This Thursday at Phillip Island, riders are expected to address the issue, as MotoGP deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta said officials 'continue to monitor the situation,' prioritizing the safety of all staff and fans.
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