The Qatar Grand Prix will not be held in 2023 due to renovation work at the Losail International Circuit.
Since 2004, Qatar has been a regular on the MotoGP schedule among the first significant racing venues in the Middle East, with the Bahrain International Circuit, which launched on the Formula One schedule the same year.
Qatar has been the customary season-opener since 2007, and the next year was the first-ever nighttime world championship in history.
The Qatar GP has been MotoGP’s sole night race since then, and it has a deal with Dorna Sports that runs until 2031.
Qatar will now be held later this season owing to facilities modifications before next year’s action, which is expected to also include the comeback of Formula One after its 2021 visit.
“Losail International Circuit is set to undergo extensive renovation and remodelling to the paddock area and circuit facilities for 2023,” a statement from MotoGP read.
“The track is already confirmed on the MotoGP calendar until at least 2031, and the works will see the Middle East’s flagship motorsport venue further confirm its status as one of the world’s best-equipped racing facilities.
“The remodelling project will begin to take shape in 2022 and will see various areas redeveloped to create an even better experience for all those racing at and visiting the venue, from riders and teams to fans and guests.
“That includes new areas for spectators, establishing Lusail as a truly state-of-the-art, cutting edge racetrack.
“Lusail will host the 2023 Grand Prix of Qatar upon completion of the work, meaning the event will therefore not be the opening round, as it has been from 2007.
“Instead, it will take place towards the end of the season, under the spectacular floodlights of Lusail as the sport returns to enjoy some incredible racing – as has become tradition at the Qatar GP.”
The 2023 season will be the first since 2006, when the first round was held in Jerez, Spain.
It’s still unknown when the 2023 season will begin, with speculation over the last few years pointing to a switch for the Australian Grand Prix to an early-season date to take advantage of better weather than the event’s traditional October date.
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