Qatar MotoGP canceled due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

Doha: The opening race of the MotoGP season in Qatar, which was scheduled to take place on March 8, has been canceled due to coronavirus (COVID-19). In a statement, the international motorcycling federation (FIM) announced: “Due to Qatar travel restrictions brought into force affecting passengers from Italy (amongst other countries), the premier class will not race at the Losail circuit.”

“The ongoing coronavirus outbreak has resulted in Qatar travel restrictions being brought into force that affect passengers from Italy, amongst other countries. As of today, all passengers arriving at Doha on direct flights from Italy, or having been in Italy in the past 2 weeks, will be taken straight to quarantine for a minimum of 14 days.”

“Italy clearly plays a vital role in the championship and in the MotoGP class - both on track and off - and therefore the decision has been taken to cancel the premier class competition,” the statement said. IANS

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