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Isle of Man TT Clerk of the Course Gary Thompson says changes to this year’s schedule have been met with approval from riders.
Isle of Man TT clerk of the course Gary Thompson has stated that changes to this year’s schedule have been well received by riders as the TT transitions to a revised schedule for practice week.
The 2026 schedule introduced a rest day on Thursday for the first time to allow teams to prepare better for race week.
To accommodate this change, Monday’s full session was replaced by the first of two full-day practice and qualifying sessions, with Wednesday no longer being just an evening session to compensate for the new rest day.
Thompson emphasized that the schedule is flexible with contingency sessions available if needed, ensuring adaptability.
The new schedule includes various changes such as afternoon qualifying sessions, a rest day on Thursday, and the final qualifying session taking place on Friday before racing commences on Saturday.
Thompson reassured that despite challenges at the start of the event, the course is in excellent condition following significant maintenance work over the winter.
