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John McGuinness finished a fighting fifth at the 2026 Isle of Man TT Superbike race
John McGuinness expressed that the fan reaction to his final lap at the 2026 Isle of Man TT Superbike race was “emotional” following his fifth-place finish.
Having marked the 30th anniversary of his debut with a special livery, McGuinness paid tribute to the bikes provided by Paul Bird in 1996.
Despite starting at number one on the road, McGuinness had a fast ride in the six-lap contest ultimately won by his Honda team-mate Dean Harrison.
Although initially in a tight battle for fourth with Josh Brookes, McGuinness ended up finishing 19.5s behind due to fatigue, holding off Nathan Harrison behind him.
Reflecting on the race and his 30th anniversary milestone, McGuinness found the experience “emotional” and was touched by the nostalgic tribute to his early racing days.
