Isle of Man TT race cancelled after three riders involved in heavy crash and taken to hospital

GB News reporter Dougie Beattie speaks from the Isle of Man TT

Callum Vurley

By Callum Vurley


Published: 06/06/2026

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The Isle of Man TT Senior winner has been declared after serious crashes ended the race

Dean Harrison has been crowned the winner of the 2026 Isle of Man TT Senior race after organisers confirmed the event has concluded with no further racing to take place.

The flagship Milwaukee Senior TT was brought to a halt on Friday when Finnish competitor Erno Kostamo came off his machine at the 11th Milestone during the second lap, prompting officials to display a red flag.


With less than half the four-lap race completed, a full result could not initially be declared. However, organisers have now awarded positions based on standings at the conclusion of lap one.

Honda Racing's Harrison took victory ahead of Peter Hickman on the 8TEN Racing BMW, with Josh Brookes completing the podium for DAO Racing Honda.

The Isle of Man TT has seen several crashes already this yearThe Isle of Man TT has seen several crashes already this year | GETTY

Friday proved a difficult day for competitors, with three riders requiring hospital treatment following separate incidents across different races.

Kostamo sustained injuries to his leg and hip and was initially assessed at Noble's Hospital before being airlifted to Aintree Hospital in Liverpool. His condition has been reported as conscious, stable and talking.

Manx rider Jamie Cringle fell at Union Mills during the second Monster Energy Supersport race.

He was transported to Noble's Hospital and subsequently transferred to Aintree, where he continues to receive care for injuries to his leg, chest and back. He too is described as conscious, stable and talking.

Fellow Isle of Man competitor Michael Evans crashed at Braddan Oak in the Carole Nash Sportbike race. He remains at Noble's Hospital with no serious injuries reported.

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Several racers have been taken to hospital at the Isle of Man TT

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Adverse weather conditions wreaked havoc on the 2026 TT programme, forcing organisers to scrap multiple races entirely.

Both RL360 Superstock events were cancelled, as was the second Carole Nash Sportbike race scheduled for Saturday. The Supersport Race 1 had already been abandoned earlier in the week.

Overnight rainfall proved lighter than anticipated, but persistent low cloud over the Mountain section meant roads could not dry sufficiently for competition.

Heavy rain and poor visibility forecast for Sunday left organisers with few options within the remaining schedule.

The Sidecar class never got under way at all this year. Racing was suspended following safety concerns after four-time winners Ryan and Callum Crowe crashed at Crosby jump during a qualifying session.

The 2026 TT was marred by tragedy before the racing even began in earnest. Daniel Ingham, a 33-year-old competitor from Leicestershire, lost his life in a crash at Doran's Bend during a qualifying session.

Persistent fog forced race organisers to suspend last week's opening Superstock race at the Isle of Man TT

Persistent fog forced race organisers to suspend last week's opening Superstock race at the Isle of Man TT

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His wife Helayna paid tribute to the father of two, saying: "Dan was the most lovely person, he always had a big smile on his face."

Organisers expressed their condolences to Ingham's wife and their children, Joey and Phoebe, along with the wider family.

The fatality came just a day after Alan Oversby, 68, died in an accident at the Pre-TT Classic Road Races.

Earlier in the week, eight spectators were treated at Noble's Hospital after a rider crashed into the crowd at Parliament Square.