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Yamaha withdraws from Qatar Grand Prix over Middle East situation

4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 10:46 AM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Yamaha withdraws from Qatar Grand Prix over Middle East situation
Summary

Yamaha will not participate in the Qatar Grand Prix scheduled for November 6-8 at the Losail International Circuit. Both Yamaha's factory team and its satellite partner Pramac announced their decision in light of the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The manufacturer stated that internal contractual clauses influenced their choice to boycott the event. The Qatar Grand Prix is set to be the 20th round of the current season.

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By the Numbers
  • •Yamaha announces withdrawal from Qatar Grand Prix on November 1.
  • •Both factory and satellite teams will not attend the event.
  • •The race is scheduled for November 6-8 in Doha.
  • •Withdrawal due to current geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
  • •This event is the 20th round of the racing season.
Latest Updates
  • 10:46 AMAutosport — Yamaha boycotts Qatar Grand Prix amid ongoing Middle East war
  • 10:42 AMMotorsport.com — MotoGP responds to Yamaha’s Qatar GP withdrawal
  • 10:06 AMMotorsport.com — Yamaha to boycott Qatar Grand Prix amid ongoing Middle East war
  • 10:06 AMYahoo Sports — Yamaha to boycott Qatar Grand Prix amid ongoing Middle East war
What they're saying
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Yamaha will not travel to Doha to take part in next week’s Qatar Grand Prix amid the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East, the Japanese manufacturer announced on Sunday. The factory Yamaha team will skip the 20th round of the season at the Losail International Circuit on 6-8, as part of a boycott that could also affect its satellite Pramac team. Yamaha Motor Company has a ...Keep reading

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Yamaha will not travel to Doha to take part in next week’s Qatar Grand Prix amid the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East, the Japanese manufacturer announced on Sunday. Both the factory Yamaha team and its satellite partner Pramac will skip the 20th round of the season at the Losail International Circuit on 6-8. Yamaha Motor Company has a clause in its internal contracts ...Keep reading

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MotoGP has warned against possible “sporting consequences” for Yamaha after the Japanese manufacturer announced it has withdrawn from next week’s Qatar Grand Prix. Yamaha sent major shockwaves down the paddock at Sepang on Sunday, as it informed MotoGP about its decision to skip the Losail race on 6-8 November. The Yamaha Motor Company has invoked a clause in its employee contracts ...Keep reading

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