The Iwata factory has officially informed championship organizers of its decision to skip the upcoming round at the Lusail International Circuit, citing strict company-wide travel restrictions. This drastic step comes as regional tensions heighten amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, setting up a major standoff between the manufacturer and the series management.
In an official press release, Yamaha stated that its latest security assessment of the region did not yield sufficient grounds to alter corporate safety protocols. The manufacturer emphasized that this choice reflects an independent internal policy, completely separate from the security measures and reassurances implemented by the championship organizers and local authorities.
The boycott directly impacts all four bikes under its umbrella, encompassing both the factory operation and the satellite Pramac squad. Regular contender Jack Miller alongside substitute rider Augusto Fernandez—who has been filling in for the injured Toprak Razgatlioglu—will sit out the race weekend entirely.
In response, championship management issued a stern statement expressing disappointment over the withdrawal, noting that extensive risk assessments and safety guarantees had already been shared with all stakeholders. Organizers confirmed that the rest of the grid remains committed to racing, while warning that Yamaha now faces potential contractual penalties and sporting sanctions governed by the FIM.
Despite the severe fallout and implications for the ongoing championship battles, the Japanese marque maintains that it remains fully dedicated to the series and intends to resume normal competition operations at the upcoming Portuguese Grand Prix.
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