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MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group has admitted that the Qatar Grand Prix is “unlikely” to occur amid the war between the US, Israel and Iran.
The Qatar Grand Prix is unlikely to occur due to the war involving the US, Israel, and Iran, as confirmed by MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group. Qatar, as one of the Middle Eastern countries involved in the conflict, has already seen cancellations, including the World Endurance Championship’s events in Lusail.
The 2026 MotoGP calendar includes Qatar on April 10–12, but the current situation makes the race doubtful, although a backup plan is in place, according to CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta. While Ezpeleta mentioned the possibility of rescheduling the event, he also emphasized that finding another venue is not on the table.
Speculative alternatives for the Qatar Grand Prix could be in July or August, considering the limited number of race weekends during that period. However, discussions and decisions with Qatar are ongoing, and a final verdict is yet to be reached.
In the meantime, MotoGP is gearing up for its next race in Brazil on March 20–22, marking the championship’s return to the country after almost two decades, with Pedro Acosta currently leading the championship following Marco Bezzecchi’s victory in Thailand.
