# Yamaha will not travel to Qatar for MotoGP race

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/yamaha-will-not-travel-to-qatar-for-motogp-race/
- Published: 2026-11-01T13:51:53+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T14:55:48+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/cm98z2966128o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Culture, Entertainment, Middle East, Motorsport, Sport, Travel, TV, World

## Key points

- Yamaha has withdrawn from the Qatar MotoGP over travel restrictions.
- The race is still scheduled for 6–8 November.
- MotoGP says Yamaha’s absence will have sporting implications.

## Summary

Yamaha has withdrawn from the Qatar MotoGP because of the continuing conflict in the Middle East and travel restrictions advised by the Japanese government. The decision matters because MotoGP plans to proceed with the race despite safety concerns raised by riders, and Yamaha may face sporting consequences.

The Qatar Grand Prix is scheduled for 6–8 November at Lusail, after being postponed from April. Yamaha said it lacked sufficient grounds to change its company-wide travel restrictions; MotoGP cited assurances from Qatar and independent safety advisers, including that teams would not be stranded if the conflict escalated. Honda and Yamaha’s satellite team Pramac are still set to race, while Yamaha says it will return for the final two rounds in Portugal and Valencia.

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