The Isle of Man TT has cancelled all sidecar races (Image: Getty)
What you need to know about the cancelled Isle of Man TT races…
- Sidecar Class Suspended: Organisers made the unprecedented decision to officially call off and suspend the sidecar class for the remainder of the 2026 event. This drastic action was taken purely on safety grounds following multiple severe accidents during the week.
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Tragic Death of Daniel Ingham: British motorcycle rider Daniel Ingham tragically lost his life during the third qualifying session of the 2026 Isle of Man TT races. The 33-year-old competitor from Melton Mowbray passed away following a crash on the first lap at Doran’s Bend.
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Daniel Ingham’s Legacy: Ingham was making his highly anticipated debut at the world-famous Isle of Man TT. However, he was highly experienced on the Mountain Course, having debuted there in 2016 at the Manx Grand Prix and famously winning the Senior Manx Grand Prix in 2024.
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Family and Community Grief: Race organisers extended their deepest condolences to Ingham’s wife, Helayna, and his children, Joey and Phoebe. He was remembered as a highly popular and well-respected member of the road racing community whose immense passion for the sport was evident.
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Crowe Brothers Injured: In another incident, there was a heavy practice crash involving the prominent Manx sidecar-racing siblings Ryan and Callum Crowe. The collision occurred during Wednesday night’s practice and resulted in injuries to both brothers.
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Additional Sidecar Casualties: The week was marred by prior sidecar incidents, including a major crash on Tuesday involving Maria Costello and her passenger Shau Parker. Costello remains in serious but stable condition, while Parker continues to receive extensive medical care for multiple severe trauma injuries.
- Another incident: On Monday, a solo racer collided with barriers in Albert Square, Remsey. The incident saw eight spectators injured and a two-year-old girl flown to hospital, she is expected to make a full recovery.
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Public Backlash and Fan Petition: Fans swiftly launched an online petition to protest the organiser’s decision to scrap the sidecar races this year. The petition accumulated over 1,500 signatures overnight, demanding that race officials reconsider and actively listen to the motorsport community.
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Modified Race Schedule: Following the official removal of the sidecars, organisers were forced to implement a modified 2026 racing schedule. This resulting shakeup completely restructured the events and altered the daily closure times for the Mountain Road.