Despite the sense of normality that prevailed in the paddock throughout last weekend's grand prix, the bitter dispute between the riders and MotoGP's organisers has left deep scars that will require a willingness on both sides to heal Over the past six weeks, MotoGP riders progressively hardened their stance in an attempt to put pressure on the championship promoter, which remained determined to honour its contract with the Qatari government. Under that agreement, the race had to go ahead unless force majeure could be invoked.

Several countries represented in the paddock had advised their citizens to postpone any travel to the region because…

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