P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It’s been a somewhat stop-start week of qualifying at the 2026 Isle of Man TT. Despite that, there is a well-established favourite for each of the four solo classes in a way that there perhaps hasn’t been for quite some time.
Qualifying for the 2026 Isle of Man TT has been challenging with red flags, high winds, and a new rest day, but competitors are gearing up for the races on Saturday after solid practice sessions.
There are clear favorites in each solo class, especially in the Superstock TT where Dean Harrison is the man to watch, with Michael Dunlop and Josh Brookes also strong contenders.
In the Sportsbike TT, Dunlop is the dominant frontrunner, riding a factory-backed Paton machine and likely to secure victory unless he encounters technical issues.
The Supersport TT races are expected to be dominated by Dunlop, who has shown absolute mastery on middleweight machines in past seasons, making his victory almost a certainty.
The competition is fierce in all classes, with other riders like Mike Browne, Paul Jordan, and Peter Hickman also poised for strong showings on the Isle of Man’s challenging circuit.
