Photo via Crash.net

Marc Marquez to go to Qatar at “latest possible time” after awkward press conference exchange

Following his victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix, Marc Marquez intends to delay his arrival in Qatar until the final moment, planning to reach the circuit on Thursday evening to avoid the pre-race press conference. This decision comes amid regional instability and a standoff between MotoGP organizers and Yamaha, which has declared it will not participate in the upcoming event.

While Davide Tardozzi maintains that organizers have provided sufficient safety assurances, other riders are adjusting their travel plans, with Alex Marquez withdrawing due to shoulder surgery and Pedro Acosta opting for a stop in Indonesia first. Marc Marquez notably declined to comment on the broader controversy during his post-race media availability.

Up nextMotoGP· 1h ago

Yamaha won't race in Qatar MotoGP in serious escalation of standoff with organisers