Qatar planning to host Formula One, MotoGP despite Middle East conflict

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 1, 2026Country: Qatar

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Qatar planning to host Formula One, MotoGP despite Middle East conflict

Qatar is planning to host MotoGP and Formula One races in November despite regional conflict uncertainties. Abdul Rahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai, President of the Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation, stated that the country is safe and the airport is fully operational. Formula One will make a final decision in mid-September regarding the November 29 race, while MotoGP is scheduled for November 8.

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