The multi-year partnership builds on the sponsorship of the Qatar Grand Prix, which was first held last year and the second race weekend was held from 8-10 March this year.
As the Official Cargo Airline, Qatar Airways Cargo will provide air transport of race and bike equipment for all MotoGP races around the world.
The partnership was announced on the eve of the French Grand Prix and the signing ceremony took place prior to the Qatar Grand Prix featuring H.E. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Group Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Airways, Mr. Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, Mr. Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al-Mannai, President of the Qatar Motor and Motorsport Federation and Lusail International Circuit.
Al-Meer says, “Qatar continues to demonstrate its commitment to being a prominent hub for motorsports, and our new partnership with MotoGP only propels us forward. The Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar was the perfect season opener for us to welcome this unique partnership that combines the worlds of aviation and motorsports.”
Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo of Qatar Airways Cargo, adds, “As the largest air cargo carrier in the world, operating an extensive global network on a young modern fleet and bespoke charter solutions in place, we meet the requirements to be dedicated air cargo carrier for the MotoGP. The cargo team and I are thrilled with our first major sports partnership with Dorna Sports and look forward to bringing motorcycles to their global events.”