MotoGP teams prepare for Qatar Grand Prix on November 6-8
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 8:28 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
The MotoGP teams association has confirmed plans for the Qatar Grand Prix from November 6-8. The race was postponed from its original April date due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, particularly the war in Iran. Despite travel advisories from European countries, the MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group believes the safety guarantees from Qatari authorities are adequate. Teams are engaged in discussions about the safety of traveling to the event, with mixed opinions from riders regarding participation. Upcoming discussions with riders at Phillip Island will focus on their concerns.
- •The race was postponed from April due to the conflict in the Middle East.
- •MotoGP is expected to proceed under assurances from Qatari authorities.
- •Riders are divided on traveling to Qatar, with three-quarters wary of going.
- •Discussions with riders will take place at Phillip Island this week.
- 8:28 AMAutosport — MotoGP teams told Qatar Grand Prix expected to go ahead in November
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — MotoGP teams told Qatar Grand Prix expected to go ahead
- 8:25 AMMotorsport.com — MotoGP teams told Qatar Grand Prix expected to go ahead
"The MotoGP Teams Association has informed teams that it intends to press ahead with the Qatar Grand Prix in three weeks’ time, despite the volatile situation in the Middle East. The race, originally scheduled for April, was postponed until the 6-8 November following the outbreak of war in Iran in late February. The conflict remains ongoing and most European countries are advising their ...Keep reading
"The MotoGP teams association has informed teams that it intends to press ahead with the Qatar Grand Prix in just under three weeks’ time, despite the volatile situation in the Middle East. The race, originally scheduled for April, was postponed until the 6-8 November following the outbreak of war in Iran in late February. The conflict remains ongoing and most European countries are ...Keep reading
"Conflict in the Middle East had seen the race initially postponed but a return could be imminent
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External links- AutosportOct 20, 2026, 8:28 AMMotoGP teams told Qatar Grand Prix expected to go ahead in November
The MotoGP teams association has informed teams that it intends to press ahead with the Qatar Grand Prix in just under three weeks’ time, despite the volatile situation in the Middle East. The race, originally scheduled for April, was postponed until the 6-8 November following the outbreak of war in Iran in late February. The conflict remains ongoing and most European countries are ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 8:25 AMMotoGP teams told Qatar Grand Prix expected to go ahead
Conflict in the Middle East had seen the race initially postponed but a return could be imminent
- Motorsport.comOct 20, 2026, 8:25 AMMotoGP teams told Qatar Grand Prix expected to go ahead
The MotoGP Teams Association has informed teams that it intends to press ahead with the Qatar Grand Prix in three weeks’ time, despite the volatile situation in the Middle East. The race, originally scheduled for April, was postponed until the 6-8 November following the outbreak of war in Iran in late February. The conflict remains ongoing and most European countries are advising their ...Keep reading
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