# MotoGP teams delay Qatar arrival amid Middle East tensions

> MotoGP teams and riders set deadline for safety assurances before traveling to Qatar amid Middle East conflict fears.
- Title: MotoGP teams delay Qatar arrival amid Middle East tensions
- Summary: MotoGP teams and riders set deadline for safety assurances before traveling to Qatar amid Middle East conflict fears. MotoGP teams and riders demand safety…
- Keywords: moto gp, qatar grand prix, mgpseg, yamaha, jack miller, moto gp teams, moto gp riders, middle east conflict, safety assurances, qatar, sports, cars
- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/motogp/news/10amukhow-motogp-teams-and-riders-are-organising-themselves-for-their-arrival-in-qatar/10870987
- Author: Oriol Puigdemont
- Published: 2026-11-02T10:00:02+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: moto gp, qatar grand prix, mgpseg, yamaha, jack miller, moto gp teams, moto gp riders, middle east conflict, safety assurances, qatar, sports, cars
## MotoGP teams meet executives
MotoGP teams met with MGPSEG executives to discuss delaying their arrival in Qatar.
## Riders set safety deadline
Riders demanded MGPSEG agree to assume responsibility by 4pm for Middle East conflict risks.
## Yamaha skips Qatar race
Yamaha announced it would skip the Qatar Grand Prix without sufficient grounds to avoid war zones.
## MGPSEG warns of penalties
MGPSEG warned teams and riders of financial and sporting sanctions for non-participation in Qatar.
## Yamaha's penalty concerns
Yamaha's potential penalty could affect the championship's integrity and set a precedent for future cases.
## Riders face medical issues
Five riders including Alex Marquez and Jorge Martin have medical reasons to skip Qatar races.
## Travel plans delayed
Teams changed flight plans to arrive in Qatar as late as Thursday afternoon.
## Uncertainty over next steps
MotoGP teams and riders face uncertainty after US midterm elections this Tuesday.
## Key takeaway

MotoGP teams and riders demand safety guarantees from MGPSEG before traveling to Qatar due to Middle East conflict risks.