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Bezzecchi wins Qatar MotoGP as Yamaha withdraws over security concerns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 6:18 PM

Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Bezzecchi wins Qatar MotoGP as Yamaha withdraws over security concerns

Summary

Marco Bezzecchi won the Qatar Grand Prix on November 8, leading from start to finish. His victory earned him 25 points, maintaining the championship race ahead of the upcoming event in Portugal. Marc Marquez finished in second place, while Raul Fernandez placed third. Yamaha did not participate in the race due to security concerns amid ongoing conflicts in the region. The Formula One series is set to return to Qatar later this month.

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By the Numbers

•Bezzecchi leads from start to finish at the Qatar Grand Prix.
•Marc Marquez finishes second, solidifying his title chase.
•Yamaha's riders sit out due to security issues in the region.
•The MotoGP championship race continues in Portugal in two weeks.

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6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Bezzecchi wins Qatar MotoGP as Yamaha sit out due to security fears

What they're saying

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Marc Marquez will look to seal a historic eighth MotoGP title in Portugal later this month after Marco Bezzecchi won the Qatar Grand Prix to keep his title hopes alive on Sunday. Italian Bezzecchi led from start to finish to secure 25 points and ensure the championship race will continue in Portimao in two weeks, with Marquez taking second ahead of fellow Spaniard Raul Fernandez.
— Yahoo Sports

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