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Yamaha withdraws from Qatar MotoGP race citing safety concerns

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 13:41 · Archive

Yamaha will not compete in next weekend's Qatar Grand Prix over safety concerns in the Middle East.

Yamaha announced on Sunday that it will not compete in the Qatar Grand Prix next weekend at Lusail International Circuit. The Japanese team said it assessed the situation in the Middle East and found insufficient grounds to change its existing company-wide travel restrictions.

MotoGP expressed disappointment with the decision, saying it consulted with the State of Qatar, Lusail International Circuit, independent safety advisers and conducted its own risk assessment. The organisation stated it had not received information warranting changes to current plans and said it has assurances from other teams that they will compete.

Yamaha faces potential sporting consequences for the withdrawal. MotoGP warned that the team has contractual obligations and said any penalties will be managed by the FIM in accordance with championship regulations. Several riders are reportedly pushing to call off the race. Yamaha said it remains committed to MotoGP and looks forward to returning at the Portuguese Grand Prix. The team is currently last in the constructors' championship with 105 points, with Ducati leading on 537.

Yamaha withdraws from Qatar MotoGP race citing safety concerns
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In this story: Yamaha · MotoGP · Qatar · Lusail International Circuit · FIM · Ducati · Portugal · Spain

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