Roads close for final TT qualifying sessions
The roads on the Isle of Man are closed for the final qualifying sessions of the 2026 TT races. The closures began early in the morning and are expected to last until late afternoon. Safety concerns have led to the suspension of the sidecar class for the remainder of the event following a crash earlier in the week.
- ▪The mountain section of the course closed at 08:45 BST, with the lower section closing at 10:00.
- ▪Roads are set to reopen no later than 17:20 following two qualifying sessions for solo machines.
- ▪Qualifying for the 2026 TT has faced disruption due to several red flag incidents, including a crash that injured eight spectators.
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