Yamaha to skip Qatar Grand Prix over security concerns
Yamaha to skip Qatar Grand Prix over security concerns Yamaha will not participate in the Qatar Grand Prix of MotoGP, after concerns over the country's security situation. In a statement, MotoGP said it was disappointed by Yamaha's decision, but noted that the company decided to not change its "company-wide travel restrictions". "MotoGP is disappointed by Yamaha's decision not to participate in…
Yamaha has announced it will not take part in the Qatar Grand Prix due to security concerns, according to a statement released by the motorcycle Grand Prix series. MotoGP expressed disappointment with the decision but emphasized that Yamaha is adhering to the company's overall travel restrictions across all its operations. The governing body of motorcycle racing claimed they had no new information suggesting a change to the event's plans following discussions with the Qatar government, the Lusail International Circuit, independent safety experts, and MotoGP's risk assessment team.
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