MotoGP plans Qatar GP amid safety concerns from ongoing conflict
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 5:34 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
MotoGP continues preparations for the Qatar Grand Prix scheduled in November. The event remains under scrutiny due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta emphasized that the championship is closely monitoring the situation to ensure safety. The Qatar Grand Prix is notable as the first MotoGP race to be held at night, adding to its significance on the schedule.
- •Qatar Grand Prix is set for November.
- •Ongoing conflict in the Middle East raises safety concerns.
- •Carlos Ezpeleta stated that the situation is closely monitored.
- •The event is the first MotoGP race held at night.
- 5:34 AMMotorsport.com — MotoGP riders resigned to Qatar GP as series monitors safety situation
- 5:34 AMYahoo Sports — MotoGP riders resigned to Qatar GP as series monitors safety situation
"MotoGP is continuing to plan for the Qatar Grand Prix to take place in November, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta saying the championship is closely monitoring the situation. The Qatar Grand Prix, one of the most distinctive events on the calendar and the first MotoGP race to be held at night, has been affected by the armed conflict in the ...Keep reading
"MotoGP riders showed their resignation at having to travel to Qatar, with Carlos Ezpeleta insisting that MotoGP is monitoring the situation in the Middle East
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 9, 2026, 5:34 AMMotoGP riders resigned to Qatar GP as series monitors safety situation
MotoGP is continuing to plan for the Qatar Grand Prix to take place in November, despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta saying the championship is closely monitoring the situation. The Qatar Grand Prix, one of the most distinctive events on the calendar and the first MotoGP race to be held at night, has been affected by the armed conflict in the ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 5:34 AMMotoGP riders resigned to Qatar GP as series monitors safety situation
MotoGP riders showed their resignation at having to travel to Qatar, with Carlos Ezpeleta insisting that MotoGP is monitoring the situation in the Middle East
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