Qatar Grand Prix was ‘right decision’ despite regional tensions: MotoGP
Summary
MotoGP deputy chief Carlos Ezpeleta said the championship was right to stage the Qatar Grand Prix on November 6–8, after postponing it from April because of regional conflict. Yamaha withdrew its factory and satellite teams over company-wide travel restrictions, leaving 18 riders on the grid; Ezpeleta said the decision surprised MotoGP, while the FIM will handle any sporting consequences.Key Facts
- MotoGP relied on information from Qatar’s government and embassies when deciding whether to hold the race.
- Ezpeleta said the event would have been cancelled or postponed again if the security situation had worsened.
- The race was held at Lusail International Circuit from November 6 to 8.
- Aprilia rider Marco Bezzecchi won the Qatar Grand Prix on November 8.
- Yamaha cited company-wide travel restrictions in the Middle East for withdrawing its factory team and satellite team Prima Pramac.
- Yamaha’s withdrawal reduced the starting field to 18 riders.
- MotoGP said it would handle contractual matters with Yamaha, while the FIM would address sporting matters.
- Yamaha’s Moto2 team travelled to Qatar, but rider Izan Guevara did not finish after a technical issue.
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