Yamaha withdraws from MotoGP Qatar GP, impacting four riders
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 10:22 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Yamaha's withdrawal from the Qatar Grand Prix severely reduces the MotoGP field as the event approaches on November 6, 2026. The decision comes in response to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East, affecting both its factory team and Pramac, leaving four riders including Fabio Quartararo and Jack Miller unable to compete. This results in 18 riders, the smallest grid of the season, with injuries sidelining additional competitors. While Jorge Martin attempts to prove his fitness for the race, Marc Marquez has the chance to secure the championship title this weekend if he can outperform key rivals in points.
- •Yamaha withdraws personnel due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
- •Four riders including Quartararo and Miller ruled out from competition.
- •18 riders will compete, marking the season's smallest grid.
- •Injuries to Alex Marquez and Joan Mir lead to substitutes joining the lineup.
- •Marc Marquez can clinch the championship title this weekend.
- 10:22 AMMotorsport.com — Who is racing in MotoGP's Qatar GP and who is absent?
- 10:22 AMYahoo Sports — Who is racing in MotoGP's Qatar GP and who is absent?
"The MotoGP field for the Qatar Grand Prix has been severely depleted by Yamaha's withdrawal from the event. The Japanese manufacturer elected against sending its personnel to Doha due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The decision affects both its factory squad and Pramac, ruling out four riders: Fabio Quartararo, Alex Rins, Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlioglu's ...Keep reading
"Check out the full entry list for this weekend's MotoGP race in Qatar
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External links- Motorsport.comNov 6, 2026, 10:22 AMWho is racing in MotoGP's Qatar GP and who is absent?
The MotoGP field for the Qatar Grand Prix has been severely depleted by Yamaha's withdrawal from the event. The Japanese manufacturer elected against sending its personnel to Doha due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The decision affects both its factory squad and Pramac, ruling out four riders: Fabio Quartararo, Alex Rins, Jack Miller and Toprak Razgatlioglu's ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 10:22 AMWho is racing in MotoGP's Qatar GP and who is absent?
Check out the full entry list for this weekend's MotoGP race in Qatar
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