MotoGP defends Qatar Grand Prix amid regional tensions, Yamaha withdraws

MotoGP chief Carmelo Ezpeleta defends the decision to hold the Qatar Grand Prix despite regional tensions, acknowledging rider concerns but expressing surprise at Yamaha's withdrawal. The event proceeds amid an unstable security environment, highlighting the intersection of sports and geopolitics in the Gulf region.

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