MotoGP boss Carmelo Izpeleta has been ‘definitely’ ruled out for the Qatar Grand Prix.

The World Endurance Championship has already confirmed that the 2026 inaugural race at the Lusail International Circuit will not take place. Naturally, this casts doubt on the MotoGP race scheduled for April 10-12.

However, MotoGP boss Carmelo Izpeleta It confirmed the supporters and organizers GP of Qatar It will not be deleted automatically.

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Carmelo Izpeleta ‘definitely’ set to replace Qatar GP, but could be delayed

Speaking through Motorsport SpainIzpeleta reviews the situation in the Middle East at the Estrella Galacia 0.0 event in Madrid. While admitting that the Qatar GP will be ‘very complicated’ to resolve, he is positive that the race will go ahead to some extent.

“Would there be a chance to come back another day? Don’t worry, we always have a plan B,” he said.

You are the head of MotoGP, which track would you add to the calendar immediately?

We must wait. I can’t say we won’t go now. Since what happened on Sunday, we have been talking with Qatar, and we will make a decision, it doesn’t look like we will go to Qatar on April 12, but I can’t say we won’t.

It was said that Argentina could replace QatarHe is said to be interested in organizing a tournament with Termas de Rio Hondo. The Argentine GP has left the calendar at the end of 2025, replaced by the Brazilian GP.

However, Izpeleta will not replace Qatar: “Will she go somewhere else? Definitely not. Will it fit into the schedule later? We are very good at making plans. We will know something soon, we are waiting for them to tell us something. There is still time.”