From Autosport · Oriol Puigdemont · · 1m
MotoGP teams told Qatar Grand Prix expected to go ahead in November
MotoGP teams confirmed Qatar Grand Prix will race November 6-8 despite Middle East conflict.
In brief
MotoGP teams confirmed Qatar Grand Prix will race November 6-8 despite Middle East conflict. MotoGP teams will hold Qatar Grand Prix in November after initial postponement due to Middle East conflict. Originally reported by Autosport.
MotoGP teams told Qatar Grand Prix expected to go ahead
MotoGP teams association informed teams the Qatar Grand Prix will proceed in November.
Race postponed from April to November
The race was initially scheduled for April but postponed to 6-8 November after Iran war outbreak.
MGPSEG considers Qatari assurances sufficient
MGPSEG believes Qatari authorities and local promoter guarantees event safety.
IRTA confirms contingency plan
IRTA has emailed teams about specific contingency plan for Qatar Grand Prix safety.
Yamaha and Honda change position
Yamaha and Honda reversed stance from opposing travel to conflict zone to supporting race.
Riders divided on travel to Qatar
Three-quarters of riders prefer to avoid Qatar while one-quarter support racing there.
The main idea
MotoGP teams will hold Qatar Grand Prix in November after initial postponement due to Middle East conflict.
