Yamaha pulls out of Qatar GP, MotoGP threatens penalties

News Seconds STORY Breaking 1 of 5 Yamaha has informed MotoGP it will not take part in the 2026 Qatar Grand Prix next weekend, citing "company-wide travel restrictions", and now faces penalties from the championship. Source: The Race Tap for next ➜ ✕ Home

The Core Event

News Seconds STORY What Happened 2 of 5 The manufacturer has issued a press release revealing it communicated to the series that it does not plan to run its four bikes in the upcoming race weekend at the Lusail track, amid conflict in the region and fears of an escalation in the ongoing USA-Iran war. Source: The Race Tap for next ➜ ✕ Home

Key Facts

News Seconds STORY Details 3 of 5 Yamaha has informed MotoGP it will not take part in the 2026 Qatar Grand Prix next weekend, citing "company-wide travel restrictions", and now faces penalties from the championship. Source: The Race Tap for next ➜ ✕ Home

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News Seconds STORY Motorsport & F1 Tech 4 of 5 The manufacturer has issued a press release revealing it communicated to the series that it does not plan to run its four bikes in the upcoming race weekend at the Lusail track, amid conflict in the region and fears of an escalation in the ongoing USA-Iran war. Source: The Race Tap for next ➜ ✕ Home

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