# 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.
- Title: MotoGP teams told Qatar Grand Prix expected to go ahead in…
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Autosport — https://autosport.com/motogp/news/motogp-teams-told-qatar-grand-prix-expected-to-go-ahead-in-november/10866436
- Author: Oriol Puigdemont
- Published: 2026-10-20T08:28:43+00:00
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- Topics: motogp, qatar grand prix, moto gp teams, november 6-8, middle east conflict, irta, mgpseg, lusail circuit, doha, sports, cars
## 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.
## Key takeaway

MotoGP teams will hold Qatar Grand Prix in November after initial postponement due to Middle East conflict.