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MotoGP riders have held another meeting among themselves to discuss next week's Qatar Grand Prix, which was rescheduled from April due to the conflict in Iran.
The situation in the Middle East remains volatile seven months after hostilities broke out in the region. Despite this, the race is still scheduled to go ahead, though speculation has mounted over the past week that the grid could be prepared to stage a boycott.
According to respected paddock insider Simon Patterson, riders have demanded additional safety guarantees—including a concrete evacuation plan—before agreeing to travel to Qatar. While such measures may sound extreme, MotoGP's determination to race in the Gulf state is understandable given the substantial hosting fees involved.
It remains to be seen how the situation regarding the Qatar Grand Prix will unfold. The most logical outcome would likely be its cancellation, allowing the paddock to head straight to Europe after this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix for the final two rounds in Portugal and Valencia.
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