Yamaha to skip Qatar Grand Prix over security concerns

Yamaha to skip Qatar Grand Prix over security concerns Yamaha will not participate in the Qatar Grand Prix of MotoGP, after concerns over the country's security situation. In a statement, MotoGP said it was disappointed by Yamaha's decision, but noted that the company decided to not change its "company-wide travel restrictions". "MotoGP is disappointed by Yamaha's decision not to participate in the Qatar Grand Prix.