Month: August 2026

2026 Classic TT Results :

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2026 Classic TT Results :

The 2026 Classic TT delivered exceptional road racing across the Isle of Man Mountain Course, featuring vintage machinery, new lap records, and historic milestones.

Qualifying Overview

Qualifying week delivered dry roads and rising speeds across all classes. Joe Yeardsley topped the charts to take pole in the newly introduced Junior 600 category, while Michael Dunlop and Mike Browne traded blistering times in the big-bike sessions, setting the tone for record-setting race days.

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2026 Manx Grand Prix Results

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2026 Manx Grand Prix Results :

The 2026 Manx Grand Prix was scheduled to take place from 16th August – 24th August 2026. The MGP Schedule also takes in qualifying for the Classic TT Races with Classic Racing Events running until 28th August 2026.

Full details of the current event (updated annually when details become available) can be found on the TBNI.Blog Manx Grand Prix / Classic TT Visitors’ Guide here.

Manx Grand Prix Circuit Map

The 2026 Manx Grand Prix delivered history on the Snaefell Mountain Course, headlined by a record-breaking four-race clean sweep by Galashiels rider Johnny Stewart. With the Classic TT returning as a standalone event, the 102nd edition of the MGP focused on contemporary machinery across the Sportbike, Supersport, Junior, and Senior classes.

Qualifying Overview :

Qualifying week delivered rapid times under favorable weather. Johnny Stewart signaled his intentions early by topping the Supersport leaderboard aboard the LPA Racing Ducati Panigale V2, posting a 120.593 mph flyer. In the Sportbike sessions, Liam Chawke (113.374 mph), Eddy Wormald, and Lee Hara consistently featured near the top of the sheets before Stewart clocked a benchmark 114.502 mph lap in the closing sessions.

Race Highlights & Results :

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Young Talent Adam Brown Secures Breakthrough U.S. Racing Deal

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Young Talent Adam Brown Secures Breakthrough U.S. Racing Deal

Dynamic young rider Adam Brown, who recently impressed race pundits on the JDR Yamaha, now has the opportunity to further his career with ALTUS RACING at Moto-America next month.

Young star Adam Brown has taken an exciting step forward in his career. After a short break from BSB Supersport, the talented Dungannon rider made a winning return to USBK, quickly reminding everyone of his remarkable ability and determination.

Working with renowned crew chief Davy Deveney, Adam’s confidence soared. Their teamwork saw Adam nearly unseat reigning USBK SS600 Champion Korie McGreevey, then outperform former British Champion Christian Elkin (Ducati), becoming the youngest R6 Yamaha rider to beat the new-gen Ducati at Bishopscourt. After a conversation with Cahal Graham, Adam was introduced to Jeremy McWilliams at the GO Classic Festival, where he stunned the crowd by qualifying fifth and surging to a brilliant second-place finish, just2.8seconds behind the formidable Richard Cooper.

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2026 Manx Grand Prix : Sam Naughton :

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2026 Manx Grand Prix : Sam Naughton :

2026 Manx Grand Prix : Sam Naughton

STATEMENT ISSUED AT 19:30 ON WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST 2026

STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE MANX GRAND PRIX RACES

The Manx Grand Prix Races is deeply saddened to announce that Sam Naughton, 37, from Castletown, Isle of Man, died in an incident during Wednesday afternoon’s qualifying at the 2026 Manx Grand Prix. The incident occurred at Doran’s Bend, during the third qualifying session of the event.

Having made his debut in 2025, Sam was in his second year of competing at the Manx Grand Prix, and was a regular competitor at a number of other road racing events since he began racing in 2020.

The Manx Grand Prix Races pass on their deepest sympathy to his wife Charlotte, his children Bonnie, Liam, Jesse and Parker, his family, and friends.

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2026 Manx Grand Prix : Mauro Poncini

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2026 Manx Grand Prix : Mauro Poncini :

2026 Manx Grand Prix : Mauro Poncini

STATEMENT ISSUED AT 17:00 ON WEDNESDAY 19 AUGUST 2026

STATEMENT ISSUED FROM THE MANX GRAND PRIX RACES

With great sadness, the Manx Grand Prix Races confirms that Mauro Poncini, 29, from Caslano, Switzerland, died in an incident during Tuesday’s qualifying at the 2026 Manx Grand Prix. The incident occurred at Cruickshanks, on the opening lap of the second qualifying session.

Mauro was an experienced competitor within the Supersport and Supertwin classes, with an established record of competing at a number of road racing events prior to making his Mountain Course debut this year.

The Manx Grand Prix Races pass on their deepest sympathy to his father Florio, mother Manuela, sister Marzia and girlfriend Sharon, as well as his family and friends.

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2026 Aubrey McAuley Cup Winner

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2026 Aubrey McAuley Cup Winner :

Duncan and McLaughlin’s Shoestring Triumph: Aubrey McAuley Cup Victory Caps Remarkable Season

Darren Duncan, on board the 125GP Honda, owned and prepared by former competitor Graham McLaughlin, this year’s winner of the revived Aubrey McAuley Memorial Cup. This machine, painted bright yellow with black stripes, not only looks but also sounds like a bee—earning it the affectionate nickname ‘The Bee’ among race fans.

Belfast’s Darren Duncan, a true shoestring road racer, and his sponsor Graham McLaughlin—a former competitor and two-stroke enthusiast—proved what passion and grit can achieve. With their modest Graham McLaughlin Racing 125 Honda, the team embodied real grassroots racing. Winning the Aubrey McAuley Cup is a fitting tribute to their dedication and effort this season.

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