# MotoGP: Qatar Grand Prix disrupted by geopolitical context

> On November 1, 2026, Yamaha announced that its official team and the satellite Pramac team would not participate in the 20th round of the season in Doha due to the situation in the Middle East. On November 5, Jorge Martín was allowed to participate in Free Practice 1 for the Qatar Grand Prix at Losail, subject to a new medical examination after the session, with Raúl Fernández and Fermín Aldeguer also being permitted to take part. On the same day, the main MotoGP riders, who had arrived just in time in Doha, adopted a conciliatory tone regarding the holding of the Grand Prix, which was contested due to the regional conflict.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Yamaha, in Qatar, followed from 1 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. 4 articles from 1 source (motorsport); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 17:34.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (France)
- Category: Motorsport
- Countries: Qatar
- Brands: Yamaha
- First detected: 1 November 2026 at 11:15
- Updated: 5 November 2026 at 17:34
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/304-motogp-qatar-grand-prix-disrupted-by-geopolitical-context

## Sources by country and language

- France: 4 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: French (4)

## Timeline (3 events)

### 1 November 2026 — [Yamaha withdraws from Qatar Grand Prix due to geopolitical context](https://mecapress.com/events/1238-yamaha-withdraws-from-qatar-grand-prix-due-to-geopolitical-context.md)

Yamaha announced that its official team and satellite Pramac team will not participate in the 20th round of the season in Doha, due to the situation in the Middle East.

1 sources, 2 articles · Doha — Qatar

### 5 November 2026 — [Jorge Martín cleared to ride in Free Practice 1 at Qatar](https://mecapress.com/events/4986-jorge-martin-cleared-to-ride-in-free-practice-1-at-qatar.md)

Jorge Martín will be able to take part in Free Practice 1 at the Qatar Grand Prix at Losail, subject to a new medical examination after the session; Raúl Fernández and Fermín Aldeguer are also cleared.

1 sources, 1 articles · Losail — Qatar

### 5 November 2026 — [MotoGP riders take a conciliatory tone ahead of the Qatar GP](https://mecapress.com/events/5081-motogp-riders-take-a-conciliatory-tone-ahead-of-the-qatar-gp.md)

Arriving in Doha at the last minute, the main MotoGP riders have adopted a conciliatory stance regarding the holding of the Qatar Grand Prix, which has been contested due to regional conflict.

1 sources, 1 articles · Doha — Qatar

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