Qatar’s Formula 1 grand prix moves to September as a win for unity and excitement!
The Qatari Armed Forces launch interceptor missiles into the skies over Doha in a bid to intercept incoming Iranian missiles. Stringer/dpa The MotoGP race in Qatar has been pushed back from April to November due to the Middle East war, the motorcycle series said on Sunday. The Qatar Grand Prix on the Lusail International Circuit was originally scheduled for April 12.
It has been rescheduled for November 8. That also affects the season-ending races in Portugal and Spain, which are now set to take place November 22 and 29. "Our priority is always the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in MotoGP, as well as ensuring that every Grand Prix is delivered to the highest possible standard," MotoGP CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta said.
"We are confident that the updated schedule will allow us to preserve the quality of the championship while offering fans an exceptional season of racing. ” The announcement came the day after Formula One cancelled the April 12 race in Bahrain and that in Saudi Arabia a week later for the same reasons. They will not be replaced.
F1 will hope it can return to the region for the final two season races on November 29 in Qatar and December 6 in Abu Dhabi.