Around two months after her serious sidecar crash at the Tourist Trophy, Maria Costello has again turned to her supporters. In her message she describes a rollercoaster of emotions and confirms that she is now being treated at a specialist hospital.
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Under this tag you will find articles related to road racing events held on public road circuits. This includes coverage of well-known events such as the Isle of Man TT, the North West 200 and other international road races.
The list below brings together all content in which road racing is featured — ranging from race reports and rider profiles to safety-related developments and organizational updates.
Peter Hickman returns to the Classic TT on the Isle of Man this August, taking over the famous Norton Rotary from WizNorton Racing. For the 14-time TT winner, it closes a family story that stretches back almost 50 years.
Stefano Bonetti will start in the Historic Junior at the Classic TT 2026 on a Yamaha/Bimota TZ 350 GP. Behind the Speed Shadows Racing Team’s entry lies more than nostalgia, as data from the race is meant to feed into a new frame project.
Fourteen-time sidecar winner Ben Birchall will line up on a solo motorcycle at the Classic TT 2026 for the first time. The switch from three wheels to two comes at a time when the sidecar class has lost its fixed place on the TT programme.
A rider was fatally injured at the Skerries 100 in Ireland, prompting a statement from governing body Motorcycling Ireland. The race day was abandoned — the second fatality in road racing within a week.
The organizers of the Isle of Man TT have launched a formal review into the future of the sidecar class after the category was suspended during the 2026 edition. A final report is expected by the end of July 2026, forming the basis for the class’s future direction.
The Isle of Man TT 2026 ended as one of the most weather-affected editions in recent history. The bare numbers still reveal a race full of personal bests and historic milestones.
Dean Harrison earned the highest prize money of any rider at the Isle of Man TT 2026. For his victory in the weather-shortened Senior TT, the Honda factory rider received £28,500 (approximately €32,800 / $38,200).
After the conclusion of the Isle of Man TT 2026, the organisers presented three special awards honouring individual riders beyond the race results. James Chawke, Rhys Stephenson and Barry Furber take centre stage: as fan favourite, most promising newcomer and best privateer of the season.
During the second Supersport race of the 2026 Tourist Trophy, local rider Jamie Cringle suffered a serious crash and sustained a long list of injuries. Beyond his physical recovery, his newly founded plumbing business is also at stake.
The 2026 Isle of Man TT has been cut short, with no further races to be held. The Milwaukee Senior TT is scored after just one completed lap, confirming Dean Harrison as the winner.
The Senior TT restart on the Isle of Man has been delayed by approximately three hours on Saturday. With Sunday no longer available as a reserve day, this is the final opportunity to run the most prestigious race of the Tourist Trophy.
The highlight of the 2026 Isle of Man TT has been stopped after less than two laps. A crash at the 11th Milestone ended Friday evening’s Senior TT while Dean Harrison was leading at record pace.
Sportbike TT 2026: Michael Dunlop wins with a record lap of 124.530 mph, Browne beats Jordan by 0.663 seconds. The full race report from the TT debut.
Michael Dunlop has won the second Supersport race at the Isle of Man TT 2026, claiming his 35th victory on the Mountain Course. Dean Harrison delivered the fastest lap he has ever ridden on the small Honda but lost the race at the sole pit stop.
During the 2026 Tourist Trophy, a Hollywood film featuring Channing Tatum, Eve Hewson and producer Brad Pitt is being shot on the Isle of Man. On the island, the project is sparking both excitement and fears about the future of the race.
The organisers of the Isle of Man TT 2026 have cancelled the first Superstock race and restructured the schedule for the remaining days. The Milwaukee Senior TT has been brought forward to Friday, with the event now set to conclude on Saturday.
Michael Dunlop prevails in the first Supersport race of the 2026 Tourist Trophy, celebrating his ninth consecutive class victory. Dean Harrison leads the opening lap but ultimately finishes more than 24 seconds behind.
British road racer Maria Costello has been seriously injured in a sidecar qualifying crash at the 2026 Isle of Man TT and is currently paralysed, according to those close to her. A fundraising campaign now aims to finance her long-term rehabilitation and the necessary adaptations to her daily life.
In the first race of the 2026 Tourist Trophy, Dean Harrison won the six-lap RST Superbike TT, leading from start to finish. His margin over Peter Hickman was more than 15 seconds, with Michael Dunlop completing the podium in third.