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Yamaha Refuses To Race In Qatar Despite MotoGP's Penalty Threats

Despite concerns that President Donald Trump will restart hostilities in the U.S.

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The Core Event

war against Iran after the midterm elections, MotoGP must go on.

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But Yamaha announced Sunday that it will not travel to the Lusail International Circuit for next weekend's Qatar Grand Prix .

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The Japanese manufacturer cited a company-wide policy currently barring travel to the Middle East.

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