Dunlop Chases Ninth Straight Supersport TT Win as 2026 Top 20 Confirmed

Michael Dunlop has gone unbeaten in the TT Supersport class since racing resumed in 2022 and seeds sixth for 2026. Mike Browne leads the class from number one on Yamaha R9 machinery making its Mountain Course debut, with Paul Jordan second on a Ducati after switching from Honda. Dean Harrison is third for Honda with Jamie Coward fourth, while Dunlop’s MD Racing Ducati gives him a shot at a record ninth consecutive Supersport win.

Three Weeks to Go as TT 2026 Entry Shapes Up for Most Anticipated Event in Years

TT 2026 runs from May 25 to June 6 with a revised schedule including a third rest day and seven qualifying sessions for the first time. Eight former solo race winners with 97 TT victories between them are entered, led by Michael Dunlop’s 33 wins. Amazon MGM Studios will film a Channing Tatum feature movie on the island during TT week. The most anticipated TT in years is less than three weeks away.

TT Legend McGuinness Races at BSB Oulton Park to Stay Sharp for NW200 and TT

John McGuinness was in the field at the Oulton Park BSB opener, using the race weekend to stay race-sharp ahead of his appearances at the North West 200 and Isle of Man TT. McGuinness set his fastest ever lap of Oulton Park during the weekend, finishing 25th in the final race. The TT legend acknowledged the result was hard to frame positively but said he felt sharp and ready to get on with the road racing season ahead of him.

Peter Hickman Isle of Man TT winning BMW S1000RR sells for £88,550 

Peter Hickman’s iconic 2019 Smiths Racing BMW S1000RR sold for £88,550 at the Bonhams Stafford Sale. The machine powered Hickman to historic victories at the Isle of Man TT, North West 200, and Ulster Grand Prix. It smashed its initial estimate of £30,000 after fierce bidding. The sale included the original winner’s cap and race medals from a legendary road racing campaign. 

Shaun Anderson Switches to BMW for Isle of Man TT 2026

German squad Penz13.com has signed Northern Irishman Shaun Anderson for the 2026 Isle of Man TT, with the Banbridge rider campaigning a BMW M1000RR in the Superbike, Superstock and Senior races. Anderson switches from Suzuki to BMW after being largely associated with the Japanese brand throughout his TT career. He brings 54 TT starts and 130mph Club membership to the established German outfit.

Cummins Joins Bathams AJN Racing for TT 2026 Superbike and Senior

Conor Cummins will ride a BMW M1000RR for Bathams AJN Racing in the Superbike and Senior races at the 2026 Isle of Man TT. The Ramsey man will also run his own BMW in Superstock under the Conrod Motorsport banner and a Suzuki GSX-R750 in Supersport with North Lincs Components. This year marks his 20th season competing on the Snaefell Mountain Course. Michael Rutter sits out through injury.

Peter Hickman’s Four-Time Race-Winning TT BMW Heads to Auction This Weekend

Peter Hickman’s 2019 Smiths Racing BMW S1000 RR is heading to auction at the Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale on April 26. The bike is estimated at £30,000 to £35,000. On a single machine in 2019, Hickman won the North West 200 Superstock, the TT Superstock and Superbike races and the Ulster Grand Prix. Four wins. One bike. One season. Remarkably reasonable money for a piece of road racing history.

Michael Dunlop Confirms Ducati Panigale V4 R for 2026 Isle of Man TT Superbike Class

Michael Dunlop has confirmed he will race the newly updated Ducati Panigale V4 R in the Superbike class at the 2026 Isle of Man TT, announcing the switch via social media. The 33 time TT winner posted: “Our little V2 was getting lonely so we went and got her a best mate the V4 RS.” Dunlop delivered Ducati’s first TT victories since 1995 last year but the Panigale is still without a big bike TT win.

Amazon MGM TT Film Begins Filming at Isle of Man TT 2026

Amazon MGM Studios will begin filming its Isle of Man TT feature film at this year’s races, with Channing Tatum starring and Brad Pitt producing. Director Reid Carolin co-wrote the script alongside Jason Keller and Bryan Johnson. Irish actress Eve Hewson joins Tatum in the cast. TT 2026 runs from May 25 to June 6. Hollywood has found its next great motorsport story.

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.