Qatar Airways Cargo official cargo partner of MotoGP
Following success of Qatar Airways Grand Prix 2024, partnership announced ahead of French Grand Prix at Le Mans
Qatar Airways is commencing its three-year partnership as the official airline partner and Qatar Airways Cargo as the official cargo airline partner of MotoGP.
The multi-year partnership is built upon the success of the first Grand Prix title sponsored by Qatar Airways, which took place in 2023, and the most recent 2024 edition which took place from 8-10 March 8-10, says an official release from Qatar Airways Cargo.
"As the official cargo airline of MotoGP, Qatar Airways Cargo will provide air transport of race and bike equipment for all MotoGP races around the world."
Announced on the eve of the 2024 French Grand Prix, the partnership builds on the success of the season opener at Qatar’s Lusail International Circuit, the release added. "The signing ceremony took place prior to the start of the Qatar Airways Grand Prix 2024, featuring Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al-Thani, Qatar’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Group Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Airways, Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO, Dorna Sports and Abdulrahman bin Abdullatif Al-Mannai, President, 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. Qatar Airways and Qatar Airways Cargo’s global networks will serve as the perfect medium for fans to connect with their favourite racing teams and make the upcoming seasons truly exceptional.”
Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo, Qatar Airways Cargo adds: “Whether it is a classic, a prototype or your favourite set of wheels, Qatar Airways Cargo offers specific solutions to transport automobiles by air. 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 a 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.”
Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of MotoGP rights holder Dorna Sports says: “We’re very happy to welcome Qatar Airways as official airline and confirm this new agreement. MotoGP is a global sport and to move across the world as we do, a partner like Qatar Airways has overwhelming value for our personnel, our freight and the whole paddock. Efficiency and excellence are words we live by and the same is true for Qatar Airways. There is no better partner to become the official airline of MotoGP.”
The national carrier of Qatar is the official airline of Formula 1, FIFA, The Asian Football Confederation, Paris-Saint Germain (PSG), Internazionale Milano, The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), CONCACAF, the FIA World Endurance Championship, the IRONMAN Triathlon Series, the United Rugby Championship (URC) and European Professional Club Rugby (EPCR) and the Brooklyn Nets NBA team, the release added.
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