Yamaha has announced it will not compete in the upcoming Qatar MotoGP round due to security concerns, the Japanese manufacturer confirmed on November 1, 2026.
The decision affects the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team, which includes French rider Fabio Quartararo. The team was scheduled to participate in the Grand Prix at the Losail International Circuit in Qatar.
No further details about the specific security threats were disclosed. The withdrawal marks a rare instance of a factory team skipping a championship event over safety issues.
