After years of decline, there are once again concrete prospects for road racing on the island of Ireland. Several events have been confirmed for 2026, both in Northern Ireland and, for the first time in four years, in the Republic of Ireland.
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Road races with superbikes are coming under increasing pressure from international and national motorsport associations. From 2027, 1000cc motorcycles will no longer be permitted on several traditional road courses.
Three decades of the Tourist Trophy are now available free of charge via the TT+ platform. The complete race history from 1995 to 2025 is available for the first time without any paywalls.
Women Riders World Relay is preparing two major steps for 2026. In addition to a globally usable app for digital baton passing, a completely women-led Legacy Lap at the Tourist Trophy has been announced for the first time.
Conor Cummins will compete in the Tourist Trophy with his own team in 2026, combining two decades of TT experience with his business commitment. Conrod Motorsport will initially compete in the Superstock races, while options for other classes are still open.
In 2026, road racing will undergo a significant change. The Superbike class, previously part of the International Road Racing Championship (IRRC), will be discontinued and will continue in the newly founded European Series Road Racing. This decision will bring about a fundamental change in the organization of European road racing and marks a new beginning for the premier class of road racing.
The Isle of Man TT 2026 will see some far-reaching changes. The organizers have announced a comprehensive overhaul of the previous Supertwin class. From next year, it will be known as the “Sportbike TT.” The rule changes will allow modern sport bikes to participate, bringing the class more in line with current developments in national and international championships.
Eight weeks after his serious crash during qualifying for this year’s Tourist Trophy (TT) on the Isle of Man, it remains unclear when Peter Hickman will be able to actively participate in racing again. The British motorcycle racer, known as the current TT lap record holder, is still recovering and will have to undergo further surgery.
Yamaha Motor’s 70th anniversary in 2025 is not only an occasion to celebrate the brand’s technical milestones, but also the unique stories that have shaped motorcycle racing. One such story connects two of Northern Ireland’s most famous racers – Joey Dunlop and Jonathan Rea – as well as the Rea family across three generations. At the heart of it all is a racing machine that has become a symbol of passion, perseverance, and family ties.
Michael Dunlop, 36 years old and a living legend of road racing, has now been officially honored for his extraordinary achievements at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. The Northern Irishman from Ballymoney was awarded the title of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by the British royal family – one of the highest civilian honors in the United Kingdom.
The traditional final race of the Tourist Trophy, the Milwaukee Senior TT, was canceled at short notice on Saturday evening. According to the race organizers, this was due to unpredictable and dangerous weather conditions – in particular strong, gusty winds from an unusual direction.
There was a disqualification in Supertwin Race 1 as part of the Tourist Trophy 2025 on the Isle of Man. Michael Evans, who was on the grid with start number 5 for the Dafabet Racing team, was removed from the classification. The reason for this is an infringement of the technical regulations following the race.
Michael Dunlop continues his impressive winning streak at the 2025 Tourist Trophy on the Isle of Man: In the Entire Cover Insurance Supertwin race, the Northern Irishman secured his 33rd TT victory in total – and set a new lap record in the Supertwin class at the same time. With an average speed of 123.056 mph (197.995 km/h) on the final lap, he wrote another chapter in his personal TT history.
Ryan and Callum Crowe continue their impressive winning streak at the Tourist Trophy on the Isle of Man. With their triumph in the second 3wheeling.media Sidecar TT race of the week, they not only celebrated their second win in a row in 2025, but also their fourth overall TT victory in a row.
Dean Harrison has secured his fifth TT victory at this year’s Tourist Trophy 2025 on the Isle of Man. In the second round of the Superstock class, held under the title Opul Superstock TT, the Honda works rider dominated the race and relegated Davey Todd (Monster Energy by 8TEN Racing BMW Motorrad) to second place with a lead of 16.03 seconds. Michael Dunlop (MD Racing BMW) completed the podium, achieving his 50th podium at the TT – another milestone in his impressive career.
The Isle of Man TT – the most traditional and dangerous road race in the world – is moving into the spotlight of the international film world. Amazon MGM Studios has secured the rights to a comprehensive media package consisting of a feature film and a high-quality documentary series. Both projects are dedicated to the dramatic, fascinating and merciless reality of this unique race on public roads.
Michael Dunlop remains the dominant force in the Supersport class at the Tourist Trophy. At this year’s Monster Energy Supersport race on Wednesday, the Northern Irishman secured his eighth consecutive Supersport victory – and his 32nd overall TT win. With an impressive performance on the Milwaukee/MD Racing Ducati, he clearly relegated Dean Harrison (Honda Racing) and Davey Todd (myCOOLMAN by Padgett’s Motorcycles Honda) to second place.
A new chapter in the long history of the Tourist Trophy was written on Tuesday evening on the Isle of Man: Michael Dunlop secured his 31st TT victory in the Metzeler Supertwin race, not only overtaking his own record, but also setting a new benchmark in TT history. With now 48 podium finishes, he replaces John McGuinness (MBE) as the rider with the most TT podiums – McGuinness previously held the record with 47.
Despite schedule changes, this year’s RL360 Superstock TT developed into a highly exciting race, which Dean Harrison won with an outstanding performance. The Honda Racing Team rider claimed his fourth TT victory overall and celebrated his first success in the Superstock category – with a personal best on the legendary Mountain Course.
A tragic racing accident has unexpectedly taken David Datzer, a well-known German motorcycle racer and former IRRC Superbike champion, out of active racing. He was actually due to compete in three classes for the Roadhouse Macau Racing Team at the Tourist Trophy on the Isle of Man in June 2025. But instead of competing on the famous street circuit, the crowd favorite from Vilsbiburg is currently struggling with the consequences of a crash through no fault of his own – and with bureaucratic hurdles.