MotoGP aims to retain Qatar Grand Prix on 2026 calendar
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:05 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
MotoGP's deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta confirmed efforts to keep the Qatar Grand Prix on the 2026 calendar amid ongoing regional conflict. The situation remains uncertain as the championship is evaluating its long-term schedule, particularly regarding the impact of this conflict on future events. This announcement comes as MotoGP prepares for the upcoming seasons, with the 2027 calendar also under consideration. Potential adjustments will be necessary depending on developments in the region.
- •Carlos Ezpeleta is the newly-appointed MotoGP deputy CEO.
- •Ongoing conflict in the Middle East raises questions about the Qatar GP.
- •Plans for the 2027 MotoGP calendar are also in consideration.
- •The 2026 Qatar GP has been rescheduled but remains uncertain.
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Carlos Ezpeleta: MotoGP working to keep Qatar GP on 2026 calendar
- 11:05 AMMotorsport.com — Carlos Ezpeleta: MotoGP working to keep Qatar GP on 2026 calendar
"MotoGP is working to keep the Qatar Grand Prix on the 2026 calendar despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, newly-appointed deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta said on Friday. One of the biggest questions facing MotoGP at this stage of the season is the composition of the 2027 calendar and how the conflict in the Middle East could affect this year’s Qatar Grand Prix, which was rescheduled to ...Keep reading
"Newly-appointed MotoGP deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta says the championship is still working with the Qatari government to hold the race in November
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 11:05 AMCarlos Ezpeleta: MotoGP working to keep Qatar GP on 2026 calendar
Newly-appointed MotoGP deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta says the championship is still working with the Qatari government to hold the race in November
- Motorsport.comAug 28, 2026, 11:05 AMCarlos Ezpeleta: MotoGP working to keep Qatar GP on 2026 calendar
MotoGP is working to keep the Qatar Grand Prix on the 2026 calendar despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, newly-appointed deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta said on Friday. One of the biggest questions facing MotoGP at this stage of the season is the composition of the 2027 calendar and how the conflict in the Middle East could affect this year’s Qatar Grand Prix, which was rescheduled to ...Keep reading
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