MotoGP Calendar Shifted to November Amidst Middle East Conflict Disruption in Qatar
The 2019 Moto GP season is being radically altered as the World Motorbike Federation moves several races, including a postponed Grand Prix of Qatara at Lusail Circuit from March due to ongoing conflict on Bližkom vyjchode (Near East). This decision follows reports that Qatar has pushed its event into November alongside other affected venues like Portimao and Valencia.
Key Points
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1The MotoGP calendar has been revised due to the ongoing conflict in Iran and across the Middle East region.
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2Qualcomm Qatar Grand Prix is now scheduled for November instead of its original March date, shifting it from spring season finale. The Portuguese event at Portimao will also be postponed as part of these changes.
Developments
Perspectives
The MotoGP season's conclusion has been altered due to the ongoing war in Iran, with Qatar postponed until November.
— (Siftrss)MotoGP is changing its calendar: The Grand Prix of Portugal and Valencia are also being rescheduled because they will be held after a potential conflict resolution between Israel and Hamas; consequently, only one race remains before the end-of-season test in Jerez.
— (Gazzetta.it)The war on the Middle East is forcing an postponement of Portugal's MotoGP Grand Prix to November 2018 due to security concerns regarding potential conflict between Israel and Hamas; this decision also affects Valencia, which will now be held after a possible resolution.
— (Prod-qt-images.s3.amazonaws.com)The war is changing the calendar of Moto GP. The high value in Qatar was postponed until autumn due to security concerns regarding potential conflict between Israel and Hamas; this decision also affects Valencia, which will now be held after a possible resolution.
— (Sport.aktuality.sk)