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Marc Marquez voices opposition to Qatar Grand Prix ahead of race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Marc Marquez voices opposition to Qatar Grand Prix ahead of race

Summary

Marc Marquez emerges as a leading voice against the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix, set for November 6-8. Amidst ongoing discussions among the MotoGP riders in Sepang for the Malaysian Grand Prix, reports indicate Marquez is challenging the race's viability. Despite his title contention, he is among those considering skipping the event due to safety concerns. A significant proportion of the paddock reportedly supports this stance, with one team member choosing not to travel. The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised against travel to Qatar, influencing decisions from various media outlets regarding event coverage.

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Status Watch

•Marquez leads opposition against Qatar Grand Prix scheduled for November 6-8.
•Riders held secret meetings to discuss race participation.
•The Spanish government advises against travel to Qatar.
•Team member opts out of attending the Qatar event.
•Media outlets reconsider coverage plans for the Grand Prix.

Latest Updates

1:30 PMYahoo Sports — 'Marc Marquez emerges as leading voice against Qatar Grand Prix'

What they're saying

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Marc Marquez is reportedly leading the charge against MotoGP racing at the Qatar Grand Prix in a week’s time. With riders in Sepang for the Malaysian Grand Prix, the weekend build-up has again been dominated by secret paddock meetings among the sport’s 22 riders.
— Yahoo Sports

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