Doha: MotoGP officials announced the decision after reviewing the regional situation and prioritising the safety and well-being of participants, teams, and spectators. The revised calendar now places the Qatar race as part of a late-season triple-header alongside the Australian and Malaysian Grands Prix.

The move comes amid wider disruptions to motorsport events in the region, with both the World Endurance Championship and Formula 1 also halting races due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Under the updated schedule, the final two races of the season in Portimao and Valencia have also been pushed back by a week. The Portimao race weekend will now take place from November 20–22, followed by the Valencia finale from November 27–29.

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP, said the decision was made in close coordination with partners in Qatar and across the championship paddock.

“This decision was taken with great care and in full coordination with our partners in Qatar and across the paddock. 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,” he said.

Ezpeleta added that ticket holders will be offered the option to roll over their tickets to the rescheduled event, while thanking organisers in Portimao and Valencia for their flexibility in accommodating the revised calendar.

Meanwhile, Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai, President of the Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation and Lusail International Circuit, said the federation respects and supports the decision taken by MotoGP’s Sport and Entertainment Group to postpone the event.

“The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation and Lusail International Circuit respect and support the decision to postpone the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar to November 6–8, 2026,” he said.