Southern 100 2026 Media Launch Confirmed for April 25 in Castletown

Southern 100 Racing is hosting its 2026 Media Launch on Saturday April 25 at the Civic Centre in Castletown, with major announcements, rider interviews and key updates for the Billown Course season ahead. The evening will include sponsorship announcements and official schedule confirmations for the Blackford Financial Services Pre-TT Classic races as well as the main Southern 100 event. Manx Radio will provide live coverage online and on AM 1368 for those unable to attend in person.

Shaun Anderson Switches to BMW Penz13 for TT 2026 Mountain Course Push

Banbridge rider Shaun Anderson has signed with Rico Penzkofer’s Penz13 team for TT 2026, switching from Suzuki to BMW machinery aboard the M1000RR. Anderson is a 130mph Club member with five top ten finishes and 28 top 20s on the Mountain Course. Penz13 are twice IRRC Superbike Champions and Superstock TT podium finishers. Anderson described it as the start of a new project with a new team and manufacturer.

Red Arrows Confirmed for Isle of Man TT 2026 on June 4

The RAF Red Arrows will return to the Isle of Man TT on Thursday June 4, performing over Douglas Bay at 7:30pm. The display is a TT tradition that turns Douglas Bay into a spectacle as the daredevil pilots perform over the Manx capital. This year’s TT runs from May 25 to June 6. The top 20 seeded riders for 2026 will be revealed in the final week of April, with race week building fast across the island.

TT 2026 Introduces New Sportbike Class With BSB Machines Eligible First Time

The Supertwin class at TT 2026 has been replaced by the new Sportbike TT, with BSB Sportbike machines eligible for the first time including the Triumph Daytona 660, CFMoto 675SR-R, Suzuki GSX-8R and Honda Hornet 750, opening the class to a wider range of machinery than ever before at the Mountain Course.

Amazon MGM To Produce Isle Of Man TT Feature Film And Documentary In 2026

Amazon MGM is producing a TT feature film and documentary series about the Isle of Man TT in 2026, adding a Hollywood dimension to what is already one of motorcycle racing’s most dramatic events. Keanu Reeves’ Arch Racing team is also eyeing a TT entry, increasing the global profile of the event significantly ahead of the May 25 start.

John McGuinness Marks Incredible 30 Years At Isle Of Man TT In 2026

John McGuinness MBE, 23 time TT winner, will mark his 30th year at the Isle of Man TT Races in 2026, with the Lancashire legend among the confirmed entries alongside defending Senior TT champion Davey Todd and all time record holder Michael Dunlop. TT 2026 begins on May 25.

Bulega wins Superpole Race at Phillip Island

Nicolo Bulega claimed victory in the WorldSBK Superpole Race at Phillip Island after recovering from a slow start to retake the lead within four laps. Axel Bassani finished second, while Alex Lowes held off Yari Montella for third. The result marked Bulega’s second win of the opening weekend and his fifth consecutive victory at the Australian circuit.

Rossi takes Bathurst podium in dramatic race

Valentino Rossi finished third at the 2026 Bathurst 12 Hour with Team WRT in a BMW M4 GT3. Starting seventh, the team stayed consistent and moved into podium position during a race filled with crashes and long interruptions. Despite the chaotic conditions, the No.46 crew avoided trouble and secured another strong result in Rossi’s car racing career.