MotoGP aims to hold Qatar GP as planned in November
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
MotoGP's Carmelo Ezpeleta confirmed intentions to proceed with the Grand Prix in Qatar scheduled for 8 November. This determination comes despite ongoing regional conflicts that have already affected several motorsport events in the Middle East, including the cancellation of a Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia and the relocation of the Bahrain Grand Prix to Malaysia. The status of upcoming events in Qatar remains under review, with planning continuing as of now.
- •Carmelo Ezpeleta expresses intent for the Qatar GP on 8 November.
- •Ongoing conflict in the Middle East affects regional motorsport events.
- •Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia was cancelled this year.
- •Bahrain Grand Prix relocated to Malaysia due to conflicts.
- •Qatar event status remains under consideration.
- 4:14 PMAutosport — MotoGP boss: The idea is to hold the Qatar GP as planned
- 4:05 PMMotorsport.com — MotoGP boss: The idea is to hold the Qatar GP as planned in November
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — MotoGP boss: The idea is to hold the Qatar GP as planned in November
"MotoGP boss Carmelo Ezpeleta says the “idea is to go” to Qatar for the Grand Prix scheduled for 8 November, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The conflict in the region has put several motorsport events in the Middle East at risk this year, with the Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia cancelled and the Bahrian Grand Prix moved to Malaysia. The status of the Qatar events has ...Keep reading
"MotoGP boss Carmelo Ezpeleta says the “idea is to go” to Qatar for the Grand Prix scheduled for 8 November, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The conflict in the region has put several motorsport events in the Middle East at risk this year, with the Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia cancelled and the Bahrian Grand Prix moved to Malaysia. The status of the Qatar events has ...Keep reading
"MotoGP says the Qatar GP will go ahead unless something "radically changes"
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External links- AutosportSep 19, 2026, 4:14 PMMotoGP boss: The idea is to hold the Qatar GP as planned
MotoGP boss Carmelo Ezpeleta says the “idea is to go” to Qatar for the Grand Prix scheduled for 8 November, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The conflict in the region has put several motorsport events in the Middle East at risk this year, with the Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia cancelled and the Bahrian Grand Prix moved to Malaysia. The status of the Qatar events has ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comSep 19, 2026, 4:05 PMMotoGP boss: The idea is to hold the Qatar GP as planned in November
MotoGP boss Carmelo Ezpeleta says the “idea is to go” to Qatar for the Grand Prix scheduled for 8 November, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The conflict in the region has put several motorsport events in the Middle East at risk this year, with the Formula 1 race in Saudi Arabia cancelled and the Bahrian Grand Prix moved to Malaysia. The status of the Qatar events has ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 4:05 PMMotoGP boss: The idea is to hold the Qatar GP as planned in November
MotoGP says the Qatar GP will go ahead unless something "radically changes"
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