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Dean Harrison took a sensational win in the opening race of the 2026 Isle of Man TT
Dean Harrison secured a remarkable victory in the 2026 Isle of Man TT opening race by winning the Superbike race, with Peter Hickman and Michael Dunlop completing the podium.
Harrison’s dominance, his sixth TT win, was evident from the strong practice week preceding the race.
He crossed the line with a 15-second lead over Hickman and 27-second lead over Dunlop. His 36th podium win is also his first in the Superbike class.
Despite a close battle between Hickman and Dunlop, the two competitors finished second and third respectively.
Josh Brookes claimed the fourth spot, engaged in an enthralling duel with John McGuinness.
The race, initially scheduled as the second of the week, was postponed due to low fog, setting the stage for an action-packed TT event ahead.
