Published Nov 11, 2026, 6:15 AM ET · Updated 2 days ago · 2 sources

MotoGP chief defends Qatar GP decision but surprised by Yamaha withdrawal

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MotoGP's deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta said the championship was right to go ahead with the Qatar Grand Prix despite rider concerns about travelling to the Gulf during the war with Iran, but he added that Yamaha's withdrawal came as a surprise.