The MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar 2026 has been postponed until November, the Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) have announced.

Originally scheduled for April 10-12, the event has been moved to November 6-8, following a decision by MotoGP Sport and Entertainment Group, while QMMF and LIC confirmed their respect and support for the decision.

The event will welcome the world’s premier motorcycle racing championship back to Lusail International Circuit, continuing Qatar’s long-standing role on the MotoGP calendar. Since first hosting a MotoGP round in 2004, LIC has become one of the most distinctive venues in the championship, staging the sport’s first ever night race in 2008 and establishing itself as one of the most iconic settings in global motorcycle racing.

“The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) and Lusail International Circuit (LIC) respect and support the decision of the MotoGP Sport and Entertainment Group to postpone the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar to November 6-8,” said Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al Mannai, President of the Qatar Motor & Motorcycle Federation and Lusail International Circuit (LIC).

“We sincerely thank our fans, teams and partners for their understanding and ongoing support, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to Lusail International Circuit.”

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP, added: “This decision was taken with great care and in full coordination with our partners in Qatar and across the paddock. Our priority is always the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved in MotoGP, as well as ensuring that every Grand Prix is delivered to the highest possible standard. We also recognise the importance of providing clarity for our fans as early as possible and ticket holders will be given the opportunity to rollover their tickets to the next event.

“I would also like to thank our partners in Portimão and Valencia for their collaboration and flexibility in helping us deliver a smooth transition to the revised calendar. We are confident that the updated schedule will allow us to preserve the quality of the championship while offering fans an exceptional season of racing.”

All purchased tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled event. Ticket holders may contact tickets@lcsc.qa for more information. Further updates will be communicated as soon as they become available.

QMMF and LIC remain committed to supporting FIM and its long-term presence in Qatar, reinforcing the nation’s position as a key destination on the global motorsport calendar.

GO: Visit www.qmmf.com or Home | Lusail International Circuit for more information.