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Yamaha’s Qatar bombshell has triggered a power struggle MotoGP may lose

MotoGP faces a significant internal conflict as the majority of riders, including 19 who signed a formal letter, oppose the upcoming race in Qatar due to safety concerns regarding regional instability. While Carlos Ezpeleta has traveled to the region to secure guarantees for the event, Yamaha has officially decided to withdraw its participation based on corporate travel restrictions.

The situation remains precarious as potential airspace closures could jeopardize the remainder of the season, despite the championship's insistence on proceeding for financial reasons.

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