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Yamaha Refuses To Race In Qatar Despite MotoGP's Penalty Threats

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It's not just a manufacturer opting out of the race. Riders aren't happy with the idea of traveling to Qatar, either, and some are voicing their concerns.

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  1. Al Jazeera

    Yamaha pulls out of Qatar MotoGP over ‘situation in the Middle East’ (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    MotoGP says Yamaha's non-participation at the November 6–8 event in Lusail 'carries sporting implications'.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Yamaha pulls out of next weekend's MotoGP race in Qatar over safety concerns in the Middle East (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    MotoGP team Yamaha could face punishment after saying it will not race in the Qatar Grand Prix next weekend over safety concerns in the Middle East

  3. Al-Monitor

    Yamaha pulls out of Qatar MotoGP over 'Middle East situation' (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Yamaha said on Sunday it will not participate in next weekend's Qatar MotoGP, citing "the situation in the Middle East". Diplomatic efforts to end the Middle East war have been punctuated by repeated threats from the United States and Israel to resume bombardments of Iran.

  4. Jalopnik

    Yamaha Refuses To Race In Qatar Despite MotoGP's Penalty Threats (opens Jalopnik)

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    Jalopnik's feed description

    It's not just a manufacturer opting out of the race. Riders aren't happy with the idea of traveling to Qatar, either, and some are voicing their concerns.