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MotoGP and riders near agreement over Qatar Grand Prix issues

Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

MotoGP and riders near agreement over Qatar Grand Prix issues

Summary

The standoff between the MotoGP riders and championship promoter regarding the Qatar Grand Prix is expected to be resolved in the coming days. Carlos Ezpeleta, deputy managing director of MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group, is involved in negotiations that may lead to an agreement as soon as Thursday. This resolution follows months of uncertainty and rising tensions related to the event. The outcome will clarify the situation for the grid ahead of the Grand Prix.

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Key Details

•Stand-off expected to be resolved within 48 hours.
•Agreement might be reached as early as Thursday.
•Negotiations involve Carlos Ezpeleta of MGPSEG.
•Conflict has persisted for months amidst rising tensions.
•Resolution crucial for the upcoming Qatar Grand Prix.

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After months of uncertainty and several weeks of mounting tension, the stand-off between most of the MotoGP grid and the championship promoter over the Qatar Grand Prix is expected to be resolved within the next 48 hours. Ideally, an agreement could be reached as early as Thursday, once Carlos Ezpeleta, deputy managing director of MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MGPSEG), the company that ...Keep reading
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