TT 2026 Day One Qualifying Cancelled After Parliament Square Serious Incident

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.

Red Flag at Ramsey: Racing suspended following serious incident at Parliament Square

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.

Dunlop Picks Honda Over Ducati for TT 2026 Superbike Races

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.

Isle of Man TT 2026 Full Schedule Qualifying and Race Dates Confirmed

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.

Road Racing Community Mourns Alan Oversby After Pre-TT Classic Tragedy

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.

Could Jorge Martin Be Even Harder to Handle Than Quartararo at Yamaha

Yamaha have been frustrated by Fabio Quartararo’s public criticism of their V4 project throughout 2026. Team principal Paolo Pavesio feared a big mess if Quartararo spoke to the media after certain races, given the frustration he has shown towards the manufacturer. Quartararo has since acknowledged he cannot always be angry and has adopted a calmer approach in recent rounds. The concern now is that Jorge Martin, who arrives in 2027, could prove an even more demanding personality if the Yamaha V4 does not deliver results quickly.

Ezpeleta Defends Catalunya MotoGP Restart as Correct Decision

MotoGP chief Carmelo Ezpeleta has defended the decision to restart the Catalan Grand Prix twice after two major crashes hospitalised Alex Marquez and Johann Zarco. Ezpeleta said resuming the race was standard practice as both riders were conscious and not in critical condition, adding that the crashes were very graphic and shocking images, but that in normal circumstances the correct thing is to proceed with the race. He admitted his instinctive reaction was to stop but said the rules had to be followed to ensure fair competition.

Rossi Spots Telemetry Details with Naked Eye Says Di Giannantonio

Fabio Di Giannantonio has revealed the extent of Valentino Rossi’s trackside ability after the Catalan Grand Prix victory. Di Giannantonio said Rossi watches from trackside and spots details that would normally only show up in telemetry data, despite never having ridden the current generation of MotoGP machinery. Di Giannantonio had been hit by a wheel from Marquez’s destroyed bike earlier in the race yet still went on to win. Rossi called it insane. His rider called Rossi the same thing right back.

Mir Calls Tyre Pressure Penalty Strange After Catalunya Podium Stripped

Joan Mir has questioned the tyre pressure penalty that cost him second place at the Catalan Grand Prix. Mir said he missed the required percentage of laps above the minimum pressure by a super tiny margin and called it strange that he received the full grand prix penalty when the race covered the same distance as a Saturday sprint, where the punishment would have been eight seconds instead of 16. Honda’s first podium of 2026 gone on a technicality.

Isle of Man TT 2026 Road Safety Campaign Launched by Constabulary

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.