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Yamaha pulls out of next weekend's MotoGP race in Qatar over safety concerns in the Middle East

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The Associated Press. (2026, November 1). Yamaha pulls out of next weekend's MotoGP race in Qatar over safety concerns in the Middle East. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/yamaha-pulls-out-of-next-weekend-s-motogp-race-in-qatar-over-safety-concerns-in-the-middle-east/article_c4297401-d88b-5f8b-bacd-9150fac5e00b.html

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Yamaha has withdrawn from the upcoming MotoGP race in Qatar due to safety concerns, citing ongoing travel restrictions within the company. The Japanese motorcycle manufacturer independently made this decision despite assurances from MotoGP organizers regarding security measures at the Lusail International Circuit. MotoGP officials have expressed disappointment and warned Yamaha of potential penalties for non-participation, as the team faces contractual obligations.

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Yamaha has withdrawn its MotoGP team from next weekend's race in Qatar, citing safety concerns related to "the situation in the Middle East." The decision was announced on Sunday after the Malaysian Grand Prix. Yamaha stated it did not identify sufficient grounds to change its existing company-wide travel restrictions, which currently apply to the entire region. MotoGP expressed disappointment with Yamaha’s announcement and noted that this non-participation carries sporting implications. Despite consultations with Qatar, the Lusail International Circuit, independent safety advisers, and its own risk assessment process, MotoGP maintains there are no current plans to alter the event scheduled from November 3-5 at the Lusail International Circuit outside Doha.

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Topics

Iran MotoGP MotoGP Group Qatar Yamaha

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Yamaha ORG · 9× MotoGP ORG · 7× Iran GPE · 2× MotoGP Group ORG · 2× Qatar GPE · 2× IWATA GPE · 1× Japan GPE · 1× Japanese NORP · 1× Moto GP ORG · 1× the State of Qatar GPE · 1×

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“Following consultation with the State of Qatar, Lusail International Circuit, independent safety advisers and MotoGP’s own ongoing risk assessment process, MotoGP has not received any information that would warrant a change to the current plans.”

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🔮 IWATA, Japan (AP) — MotoGP team Yamaha could face punishment after saying Sunday it will not race in the Qatar Grand Prix next weekend over safety concerns in the Middle East.

2026-11-02 · Toronto Star

Yamaha pulls out of next weekend's MotoGP race in Qatar over safety concerns in the Middle East · assertive framing

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IWATA, Japan (AP) — MotoGP team Yamaha could face punishment after saying Sunday it will not race in the Qatar Grand Prix next weekend over safety concerns in the Middle East. uncertain

it → face → East

The Japanese team said in a statement that it assessed the situation and made its decision independently from MotoGP Group and the event organizer. asserted

it → say → Group

The race was scheduled to be held from Friday to Sunday at Lusail International Circuit. asserted

race → schedule → Circuit

“Following its latest assessment of the situation in the Middle East, Yamaha has not identified sufficient grounds to change its existing company-wide travel restrictions,” Yamaha racing said. asserted

racing → follow → restrictions

“As a result, Yamaha has informed MotoGP Group about its decision not to participate in the 2026 Qatar Grand Prix.” asserted

Yamaha → inform → Prix

MotoGP expressed its disappointment with Yamaha’s announcement. asserted

MotoGP → express → announcement

“We do not believe this decision reflects the extensive assurances provided to all championship stakeholders,” MotoGP said in a statement. asserted

MotoGP → believe → statement

that → follow → plans

Moto GP also said it has assurances from “the remainder of the grid that they will compete in Qatar” and warned Yamaha that it had contractual obligations and could face punishment. uncertain

it → say → punishment

“Yamaha’s non-participation also carries sporting implications,” MotoGP said. asserted

MotoGP → carry → implications

“Yamaha remains fully committed to MotoGP and looks forward to returning to competition at the Portuguese Grand Prix asserted

Yamaha → commit → Prix

,” the team said. asserted

team → say → ?

Yamaha is currently last in the constructors’ championship on 105 points, with Ducati leading on 537. asserted

Ducati → lead → 537

Several riders are reportedly pushing to call off next week’s race. uncertain

riders → push → race

In March, Formula 1 and its governing body, the FIA, called off Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April because of safety concerns related to the Iran war. asserted

Formula → govern → war

The cancellations came as Iran struck both countries in its response to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes. asserted

Iran → come → airstrikes

Losing two races in lucrative Middle East markets was a financial hit to F1 and its teams. asserted

Losing → lose → F1

The F1 season is scheduled to finish with races in Qatar on Nov. 29 and Abu Dhabi on Dec. 6. asserted

season → schedule → Dec.

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