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MotoGP keeps Qatar GP on track after meeting with teams in Malaysia

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The race was originally slated for April but was postponed as regional tensions involving Iran raised logistical and security concerns. The State of Qatar has formally assured participating outfits that personnel will not be left stranded if hostilities escalate. Top title contenders Marc Marquez and Jorge Martin are set to travel as Ducati and Aprilia confirmed attendance, though Yamaha awaits guidance due to a Japanese travel advisory.

Key points

  • Independent security assessments provided MotoGP officials with no information justifying…: Independent security assessments provided MotoGP officials with no information justifying another postponement or schedule adjustment.
  • The FIM holds the regulatory authority to determine whether any competitors who fail to a…: The FIM holds the regulatory authority to determine whether any competitors who fail to attend face penalties.
  • Aprilia and Ducati will travel to the event as Jorge Martin and championship leader Marc…: Aprilia and Ducati will travel to the event as Jorge Martin and championship leader Marc Marquez pursue the title.

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Nov 1 : MotoGP officials told teams on Sunday they had received no information warranting a change to the Qatar Grand Prix, which is to go ahead next week despite pushback from riders concerned about going there during the war against Iran.

The race at the Lusail International Circuit, originally scheduled for April, was postponed to November 6 to 8 due to the conflict, which has spread through much of the region, beyond the initial US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

A group of riders had sought more assurances over travel to the Gulf region, such as details on evacuation plans and indemnity insurance.

"This morning MotoGP management met with the teams to review the latest information and assurances provided by the State of Qatar, Lusail International Circuit, relevant embassies and independent experts," a MotoGP spokesperson told Reuters.

"These internal and external assessments continue to inform our ongoing risk review and decision-making process.

"Following a review of the latest information, official assurances from the State of Qatar and independent assessments available to us at this moment, we have received no information that…

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