P1racenews AI automatic summary:
2025 Isle of Man TT: First Sidecar 121mph lap set as Crowes dominate for win
Ryan and Callum Crowe dominated the opening Sidecar race of the 2025 Isle of Man TT, setting a new lap record of 121.021 mph. The Crowe brothers were overwhelming favorites, having secured a double victory in the previous year’s event. Leading by over 11 seconds through Glen Helen on the first lap, they extended their lead throughout the race. The Crowes finished a staggering 77.670 seconds ahead of Ben Birchall and Patrick Rosney, clinching their third TT win and setting a new class lap record. Despite strong competition, the Crowes demonstrated their dominance early on, leaving no room for a challenge. The remaining podium spots were claimed by Birchall/Rosney in second and Lee Crawford/Scott Hardie in third, with Blackstock/Lawrence facing setbacks during the race. Todd Ellis/Emanuelle Clement finished fourth, followed by Kieran Clarke/Andrew Johnson in fifth. Peter Founds and Jevan Walmsley, pre-race favorites, were unable to compete due to a practice crash but have since been released from the hospital.
