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Rider safety behind attempt to halt MotoGP, game developer tells court

A Queensland game developer who is taking legal action in a bid to halt the SA government's plans for a MotoGP circuit in Adelaide tells a a court he is concerned about rider safety on the proposed track.

Rider safety behind attempt to halt MotoGP, game developer tells court

MotoGP riders have accepted the Qatar Grand Prix as the series monitors safety conditions in the Middle East. Despite the ongoing conflict, MotoGP is planning to hold the event in November at the night race circuit in Doha. The Qatar Grand Prix, originally scheduled for April, was postponed to November, pushing back the final Portuguese and Valencia Grands Prix by a week.

MotoGP deputy CEO Carlos Ezpeleta stated that the championship is closely monitoring the situation, prioritizing the safety of staff and fans. Riders expressed mixed opinions, with some expressing concern about safety and potential impacts of the conflict, while others remain confident and committed to racing in Qatar.

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