Alex Marquez confirms Qatar Grand Prix will proceed as planned
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Alex Marquez, participating in the Malaysian Grand Prix, stated that the Qatar Grand Prix next weekend is confirmed. Despite the lack of clarity regarding riders' assurances, he indicated that organizers are moving forward with the race. Marquez expressed disappointment about the current situation for riders' power but remains hopeful for future unity among them. He believes a riders' association could benefit younger competitors in the long run.
- •Qatar Grand Prix is confirmed for next weekend.
- •Marquez expressed uncertainty about riders' demands being met.
- •Current meetings aim at fostering rider unity.
- •Marquez emphasized the need for a riders' association.
- •He noted limitations in riders' power regarding decisions.
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Marquez moves to end MotoGP Qatar GP speculation: 'The race is confirmed'
"Though positive about growing rider unity, Marquez said he and his peers still had no power to influence the Qatar plans
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