29 Mar 2015

Qatar seen as key to future of MotoGP

ALAN BALDWIN

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<b>MANY LAPS TO COME:</b> Spanish rider Marc Marquez during qualifying for the 2015 Qatar MotoGP - seems the track has a long life ahead with the top league of motorcycling. <i>Image: AP / Osama Faisal</i>

QATAR, UAE - Qatar will be part of the MotoGP championship for years to come and will have a say in any expansion in the Middle East, the sport's commercial head has said.

The Gulf state's floodlit night race at the Losail circuit will start the 2015 season on Sunday (March 29).

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