2026 ManxGP

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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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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