{
  "id": 18346075,
  "title": "Marc Marquez on Qatar GP: 'I would rather be somewhere else'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/marc-marquez-on-qatar-gp-i-would-rather-be-somewhere-else-18346075",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T17:53:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/marc-marquez-on-qatar-gp-i-would-rather-be-somewhere-else-/10871819/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has expressed his desire to not be in Doha for the Qatar Grand Prix. During the pre-event press conference, the Spaniard revealed that he would prefer to be in another location. Marquez, who could potentially secure the world title on Sunday, stated that he arrived on the latest flight possible and will depart on the earliest flight possible. Despite the team's readiness to race and their full concentration, Marquez acknowledged the underlying tension in the paddock. His fellow Spaniard, Raul Fernandez, echoed similar sentiments, noting the unusual atmosphere due to the conflict zone. Both riders emphasized that while they are prepared to compete, the situation in Qatar is not ideal.",
  "summary": "MotoGP world championship leader Marc Marquez has admitted he would rather be somewhere other than Doha on the eve of the Qatar Grand Prix. While the riders now appear fully resigned to racing in the unpopular event this weekend, and some chose to take a positive stance on Thursday's media day, Marquez did not pretend to be happy about being on the fringes of a conflict zone. Read ... Keep reading",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Marc Marquez on Qatar GP: 'I would rather be somewhere else'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/marc-marquez-on-qatar-gp-i-would-rather-be-somewhere-else",
        "published": "2026-11-05T17:53:47.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}