F1 stands by Qatar and Abu Dhabi races after Yamaha MotoGP boycott

First reported 8 hours ago · latest 22 minutes ago

Yamaha boycotts MotoGP Qatar race over US-Iran war, but F1 confirms 2026 season will conclude in Qatar and Abu Dhabi as planned.

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Crash.net leads on F1's commitment to the Middle East races, while Motorsport.com and Autosport detail the MotoGP tensions and Yamaha's boycott. Reddit posts share rider quotes and the official MotoGP statement. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: Crash.net directly addresses F1's stance, making it most relevant to the F1-focused story, and includes an image.

F1 stands by Qatar and Abu Dhabi races after Yamaha MotoGP boycott

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F1 stands by Qatar and Abu Dhabi races after Yamaha MotoGP boycott

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Where F1 stands on racing in the Middle East after Yamaha’s MotoGP boycott

What does Yamaha’s shock MotoGP boycott mean for F1 in Qatar and Abu Dhabi?

What does Yamaha’s shock MotoGP boycott mean for F1 in Qatar and Abu Dhabi?

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[autosport] 19 of the 22 MotoGP riders don't want to race in Qatar

Yamaha just pulled out of MotoGP's Qatar race over the war. Would any F1 team ever do the same for Qatar or Abu Dhabi?

[OT] Statement from the MotoGP group on Yamaha’s withdrawal from Qatar