Following the incident on the opening day of the TT 2026, organizers have closed the spectator zone at Parliament Square for the entire remainder of the Tourist Trophy. Two spectators continue to receive hospital treatment.
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The 2026 Tourist Trophy began on Monday in sunshine and optimal conditions with the first free practice sessions on the Mountain Course. Michael Dunlop immediately provided the first major talking point when he lined up in the Superbike class on a Honda Fireblade instead of the previously announced Ducati Panigale V4 R. Newcomers, Supersport and Sidecar riders completed their sessions without incident.
The 2026 TT opener ends early. One rider and eight spectators are injured in an incident at the exit of Parliament Square in Ramsey, all those affected are conscious.
Michael Dunlop faces a difficult decision at the Isle of Man TT 2026: Will he ride the Senior Race on Ducati or Honda? With 29 TT victories to his name, he’s just two wins away from his uncle Joey’s all-time record of 26 – but the real question is which machine gives him the best shot at history.
When John McGuinness first lined up on the Snaefell Mountain Course in 1996, nobody imagined that the bricklayer from Morecambe would still be fighting for top finishes on a factory Honda three decades later. In 2026, the 54-year-old celebrates his 30th anniversary at the Tourist Trophy. It could be his final year as an active racer.
The Isle of Man TT 2026 begins with paddock news marked by optimism, nods to tradition and a surprise withdrawal. Josh Brookes joins a new Suzuki team, the Crowe brothers aim to extend their run, and Tim Reeves pulls out at short notice.
BMW Motorrad launches the M 1000 RR as a strictly limited special edition for the 2026 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Only 115 units in British Racing Green, based on the M Competition, starting at 49,900 euros in Germany.
Even before the 2026 Tourist Trophy has started on the Isle of Man, the dates for TT 2027 and TT 2028 are already confirmed. The ten-race program on the Mountain Course is also gaining a new race class, more rest days, and a revised schedule from 2026 onward.
The reigning Superbike TT winner will not race at the Isle of Man this year. The consequences of his serious crash at the Daytona 200 in March force Davey Todd to the sidelines.
The North West 200 2026 produced a new star in road racing with Storm Stacey. The 23-year-old BSB pilot won both the Superstock race and the second Superbike race on his debut at the Triangle Course, ending Glenn Irwin’s years-long dominance in the premier class.
A Honda VFR750R RC30 in Castrol racing livery with documented racing history involving three notable riders will be auctioned in England in July 2026. The machine was raced between 1991 and 1993 by Steve Hislop, Nick Jefferies and Joey Dunlop.
A rider was killed at Station Corner during the Superbike qualifying session. It is the first fatal accident at the NW200 in ten years and the 20th in the history of the race.
The North West 200 is heading into one of the most exciting editions in recent history. From May 6 to 9, 2026, some of the world’s best road racers battle for nine victories across four race classes on the 14.3-kilometre coastal course between Portrush, Portstewart and Coleraine.
Two four-lap races, new machines, and a revised schedule: the Monster Energy Supersport TT 2026 promises more excitement than ever. The seeded top 20 show that while Michael Dunlop remains the clear favourite, several challengers are attacking with fresh machinery.
The Isle of Man TT is welcoming a newcomer from China in 2026. CFMoto is entering its 675SR-R in the new Sportbike class, writing a piece of motorsport history on the legendary Snaefell Mountain Course.
Two speeding offences on his motorcycle cost former Isle of Man TT rider and TV presenter Guy Martin his driving licence. A court in Loughborough, England, imposed a six-month driving ban and a total fine of £1,329 (approximately €1,550 / $1,720).
Conor Cummins takes on the Isle of Man TT 2026 with a new team partner. In the premier Superbike and Senior classes, the Manx rider will compete for Michael Rutter’s Bathams AJN Racing on a BMW M1000RR.
Amazon MGM Studios brings the Tourist Trophy to screens in two different formats. While the feature film “Isle of Man” with Channing Tatum and Eve Hewson will only be shot during the TT 2026, the accompanying docu-series was already filmed in 2024.
Peter Hickman won multiple races on the major road circuits with this BMW S1000 RR in 2019 – now the bike is being auctioned. The sale takes place on 26 April as part of the International Classic Motorcycle Show.
The Salzburg rider prevails at the 45th edition of the hillclimb classic in front of a record-breaking crowd. Markus Mitterbauer and Italian Salvatore Sallustro complete the podium. Datzer’s track record remains intact.