Rider dies after crash during Manx Grand Prix qualifying
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026

During qualifying for the 2026 Manx Grand Prix on August 18, a rider died following a collision with another competitor in Ramsey. The session was red-flagged around 18:50 BST on the opening lap. The second rider sustained minor injuries and is receiving treatment at Noble's Hospital. Investigators have launched a multi-agency review of the incident. The event continued following a rain-affected start to the qualifying sessions earlier in the week and is scheduled to run until August 28.
- •A rider died after a qualifying crash in Ramsey
- •The session was halted at 18:50 BST
- •The other rider involved suffered minor injuries
- •The road remained closed for over three hours
- •Qualifying events for the MGP are set until August 28
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Rider dies after Manx Grand Prix qualifying crash
- 10:10 PMBBC Sport — Rider dies after Manx Grand Prix qualifying crash
"A rider has died after a crash involving two bikes in Ramsey during qualifying, organisers say.
"A rider has died after a crash involving two bikes in Ramsey during qualifying, organisers say.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 10:17 PMRider dies after Manx Grand Prix qualifying crash
A rider has died after a crash involving two bikes in Ramsey during qualifying, organisers say.
- BBC SportAug 18, 2026, 10:10 PMRider dies after Manx Grand Prix qualifying crash
A rider has died after a crash involving two bikes in Ramsey during qualifying, organisers say.
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