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MotoGP rider fears Qatar airport closure as final race proceeds amid safety concerns

MotoGP rider fears Qatar airport closure as final race proceeds amid safety concerns
Championships & Races · 23:58:57 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

A MotoGP rider has raised concerns that Hamad International Airport in Doha could be closed as the series' final race goes ahead amid safety worries.

The rider's apprehension comes as a Qatar Airways passenger aircraft was photographed landing at the airport, underscoring that operations continue despite the fears.

The report, dated November 7, 2026, notes that the season-ending event is scheduled to take place in Qatar, with organizers yet to address the potential closure.

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