MotoGP faces criticism over Qatar GP amid regional conflict
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 9:18 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
MotoGP has been under scrutiny for choosing to keep the Qatar GP scheduled at Losail despite the ongoing armed conflict in the region. This decision required the entire World Championship paddock to relocate to the Middle East, raising safety concerns as race day approached. Although the Qatar GP was ultimately conducted without incident, the criticism reflects broader tensions regarding the event's choice of location. The impact of this decision on future races remains uncertain.
- •MotoGP held the Qatar GP amid ongoing conflict in the region.
- •The event took place without incident despite earlier concerns.
- •Criticism stems from safety issues associated with the location.
- •Questions arise about the implications for future MotoGP events.
- 9:18 AMAutosport — Ezpeleta: Qatar GP “noise” left MotoGP unnecessarily exposed
- 9:02 AMMotorsport.com — Carlos Ezpeleta: Qatar GP “noise” left MotoGP unnecessarily exposed
"MotoGP has received a wave of criticism for its determination to keep the Qatar GP on the calendar, moving the entire World Championship paddock to the Middle East, an area immersed in an armed conflict since the beginning of the year, even though the event was ultimately held in complete normality. Tensions increased as the date of the event at Losail approached, initially scheduled for ...Keep reading
"MotoGP has received a wave of criticism for its determination to keep the Qatar Grand Prix on the calendar, an area immersed in an armed conflict since the beginning of the year, even though the event was ultimately held in complete normality. Tensions increased as the date of the event at Lusail approached, initially scheduled for mid-April and postponed because of the war in Iran. The ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportNov 9, 2026, 9:18 AMEzpeleta: Qatar GP “noise” left MotoGP unnecessarily exposed
MotoGP has received a wave of criticism for its determination to keep the Qatar Grand Prix on the calendar, an area immersed in an armed conflict since the beginning of the year, even though the event was ultimately held in complete normality. Tensions increased as the date of the event at Lusail approached, initially scheduled for mid-April and postponed because of the war in Iran. The ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comNov 9, 2026, 9:02 AMCarlos Ezpeleta: Qatar GP “noise” left MotoGP unnecessarily exposed
MotoGP has received a wave of criticism for its determination to keep the Qatar GP on the calendar, moving the entire World Championship paddock to the Middle East, an area immersed in an armed conflict since the beginning of the year, even though the event was ultimately held in complete normality. Tensions increased as the date of the event at Losail approached, initially scheduled for ...Keep reading
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