The opening day of TT 2026 qualifying has been cancelled following a serious incident at Parliament Square in Ramsey. A competitor lost control on the exit of Parliament Square during the Superbike and Superstock session. The bike entered a spectator area and pushed crowd barriers back into fans. One rider was taken to Nobles Hospital conscious and talking with leg injuries. Eight spectators were also taken to Nobles Hospital, all reported as conscious. Tuesday evening practice is scheduled to begin at 6.30pm local time.

The Isle of Man TT Races have been suspended following a serious incident at Parliament Square during Monday’s session. Organizers deployed red flags at 13:50, halting all track activity to implement emergency procedures. All roads around the 37.73-mile Mountain Course remain closed to the public while support vehicles operate. Further updates are expected via official channels.

The biggest question of TT 2026 has been answered. Michael Dunlop’s Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade is in the MD Racing tent on the opening day of practice, ending weeks of speculation over whether the Ducati Panigale V4 R would make its TT Superbike debut. Dunlop will ride a BMW M1000RR in Superstock, a Ducati V2 in Supersport and a Paton in the Sportbike class. He said the Ducati V4 R needed further testing and development before being unleashed on the roads. Honda it is.

The 2026 Isle of Man TT begins today Monday 25 May and runs until Saturday 6 June, with ten races scheduled across the fortnight including two Superbike, two Superstock, two Supersport, two Sportbike and two Sidecar contests. Racing begins Saturday 30 May with the RL360 Superstock TT Race 1 at 10.45am, with the RST Superbike TT taking place on Sunday 31 May. All live coverage is available via the TT Live Pass at £23.99.

The road racing community has lost one of its own. Alan Oversby, 68, from Bolton-le-Sands in Lancashire, lost his life during the 400cc race at the Pre-TT Classic Road Races on the Billown Course on Sunday, on the approach to Ballakeighan on lap two. Alan was an experienced and much loved competitor, first racing the Pre-TT Classic in 2005 and taking his first win in 2006. He took 16 wins in total, including two on Sunday. He is survived by his wife Julie, his family, team and friends.

The Isle of Man Constabulary has launched its 2026 TT road safety campaign as thousands of visitors prepare to arrive on the island. The campaign is titled How Will Your TT End, You Choose, and builds on previous years. Superintendent Danny Rotchell said the message is firm but fair, with both visible and covert police units deployed across the island throughout the TT fortnight. In 2025, 32 road traffic collisions caused slight to serious injuries during the TT period.

TT organisers have made significant changes to the 2026 qualifying schedule to reduce the risk of weather disruption. Wednesday May 27 will feature both daytime and evening qualifying sessions on the same day, with the full course closing from 12.30pm for Qualifying 3, reopening at 4.30pm and then closing again from 6pm for Qualifying 4. Thursday May 28 has been designated a full rest day but will also serve as a major contingency day should poor weather affect earlier sessions. Smarter planning after recent weather chaos.

The Isle of Man TT 2027 dates are officially confirmed. The event runs from Monday 31st May to Saturday 12th June 2027, with TT 2028 provisionally set for Monday 29th May to Saturday 10th June 2028. Qualifying week runs from May 31 to June 4, with racing beginning on June 5 and the Senior TT closing proceedings on June 12. Fans, teams and travellers now have maximum time to plan. The Mountain Course is calling.

Defending Superbike winner Davey Todd has been declared medically unfit for the 2026 Isle of Man TT. Despite intensive rehabilitation in Italy following a major crash at the Daytona 200 in March, medical specialists concluded his injuries, including fractures to his femur and tibia, have not sufficiently recovered. A gutted Todd will now support his 8TEN Racing team from the sidelines.