P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Isle of Man TT has confirmed one rider and eight spectators were injured on Monday during practice in an incident
A serious red flag crash occurred during the 2026 Isle of Man TT, resulting in injuries to eight spectators and one competitor, all of whom are conscious.
The event began smoothly on Monday morning with ideal weather conditions, starting with the newcomers at around 10:45 am local time.
Different classes like Supersport, Sportbike, Sidecars, and Superbike/Superstocks had sessions throughout the morning and early afternoon, all of which were untimed.
Qualifying runs were scheduled to start at 2:15 pm local time, but practice was halted due to a serious incident at Parliament Square.
One competitor and multiple spectators were involved in the incident, with all injured individuals, including the rider, being conscious and receiving treatment at Noble’s Hospital.
The Isle of Man TT organisers have initiated an investigation with race, medical, and safety personnel to understand the circumstances and ensure proper response protocols were followed.
