MotoGP keeps Qatar GP on track after meeting with teams but Yamaha withdraw

Nov 1 : MotoGP officials told teams on Sunday they had received no information warranting a change to next weekend's Qatar Grand Prix despite pushback from riders concerned about going there during the war against Iran, but Yamaha have withdrawn.

The race at the Lusail International Circuit, originally scheduled for April, was postponed to November 6 to 8 due to the conflict, which has spread through much of the region, beyond the initial US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

A group of riders had sought more assurances over travel to the Gulf region, such as details on evacuation plans and indemnity insurance.

"This morning MotoGP management met with the teams to review the latest information and assurances provided by the State of Qatar, Lusail International Circuit, relevant embassies and independent experts," a MotoGP spokesperson told Reuters.

"These internal and external assessments continue to inform our ongoing risk review and decision-making process.

"Following a review of the latest information, official assurances from the State of Qatar and independent assessments available to us at this moment, we have received no information that would warrant a change to the current plans for the event."

The International Road Racing Teams Association, which represents all MotoGP teams and helps in coordinating paddock logistics, also attended the meeting.

YAMAHA WITHDRAWS FROM QATAR GP

Yamaha, who had been awaiting instructions following a Japanese government advisory that urged citizens to refrain from non-essential travel to the Gulf nation, will not go to Qatar, citing "company-wide travel restrictions".

"MotoGP is disappointed by Yamaha's decision not to participate in the Qatar Grand Prix," MotoGP said in a statement.

"While we