In a statement, the Algarve International Circuit revealed that the conflict in the Middle East has already caused "changes in the calendars of several major motorsport disciplines, and MotoGP has also been forced to make changes to the race lineup for the current year."

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Therefore, the date for the Portuguese round has been changed to 20-22 November, "once again being the penultimate race in a calendar that has thus become longer than expected."

According to the Algarve International Circuit, the change in dates will not affect the validity of tickets already purchased. Tickets can also still be purchased at www.autodromoalgarve.com