The Qatar MotoGP round is postponed from April to November due to regional tensions, causing a reshuffle of the season’s final races.
QATAR: The MotoGP Qatar Grand Prix has been postponed due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Organisers announced the fourth round of the championship, originally set for April 10-12 at the Lusail International Circuit, will now be held on November 8.
The decision follows extensive scenario planning and calendar analysis to minimise disruption.
“The Qatar Grand Prix, originally scheduled for April, has been postponed to November 8 due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Middle East,” a statement said.
U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have caused widespread disruption across the Gulf region.
This has impacted travel hubs and led to the cancellation of several sporting events.
The postponement forces a reshuffle of the season’s concluding races.
The Portuguese Grand Prix will now occur on November 22, with the Valencia season finale moving to November 29.
Aprilia’s Marco Bezzecchi currently leads the championship after the opening round in Thailand.
The series now heads to Brazil from March 20-22, followed by a round in the United States from March 27-29.
Motor racing’s premier four-wheel category has also been affected by the regional tensions.
Formula One announced on Saturday that its scheduled April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia would not take place.
