Ezpeleta says Qatar GP controversy left MotoGP exposed

MotoGP faced sustained criticism for keeping the Qatar Grand Prix on the calendar, taking the World Championship paddock to the Middle East at a time when the region was affected by armed conflict.

The event at Losail went ahead in what was described as complete normality, despite tensions rising as the race date approached. Carlos Ezpeleta has since said the surrounding noise left MotoGP unnecessarily exposed.