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The Isle of Man TT says it is “becoming more likely” that it will have to use its Sunday contingency period.
Due to poor weather conditions, several races at the 2026 Isle of Man TT have been delayed at the start of the second week of the event, increasing the likelihood of using the Sunday contingency plan. The Superstock class race scheduled for last Saturday was postponed, while the Superbike TT on Sunday proceeded smoothly with all six laps completed before bad weather returned on Monday, causing further delays.
This morning, three one-hour delays were announced for the Tuesday schedule, pushing the Supersport race start to 14:00 from its original 11:00 slot, while the following Sportbike race has not yet been rescheduled. The Superstock race, initially set for Saturday, was rescheduled for this evening at 18:00 but has now been canceled due to anticipated bad weather.
Event officials, led by Isle of Man TT Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson, are closely monitoring the situation and are considering utilizing the Sunday contingency plan to ensure rider safety and accommodate the race program as efficiently as possible. While no final decision has been made, the possibility of racing on Sunday afternoon is being acknowledged given the persistent inclement weather affecting the event. Thompson emphasized that safety remains the top priority, and any racing decisions will be made based on ensuring the best possible conditions for the riders.
