Glenn Irwin hospitalized after crash in British Superbike race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Glenn Irwin was taken to the hospital after a crash during the British Superbike round at Donington Park on October 4, 2026. Irwin crashed on the penultimate lap of the third race and was assessed at the circuit's medical center. He was conscious and stable but was transferred to Queen's Medical Centre due to concerns over a possible spinal fracture. This marks the second hospitalization of the season for Irwin, who previously sustained pelvic and neck injuries in July. BSB organizers have wished him well and promised updates.
- •Glenn Irwin crashed on the penultimate lap at Donington Park.
- •He was assessed and treated at the circuit's medical center.
- •Irwin was transferred to Queen's Medical Centre for further assessment.
- •This is his second hospitalization due to a crash this season.
- •Kyle Ryde won the first two races of the weekend, Scott Redding clinched the third.
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Irwin assessed over 'possible spinal fracture'
"Glenn Irwin is taken to hospital because of fears over a "possible spinal fracture" after a crash in the British Superbike round at Donington Park.
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