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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

Rider dies after crash during Manx Grand Prix qualifying
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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
Latest Updates
  • 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — Second rider killed in Manx Grand Prix qualifying
  • 7:19 PMBBC Sport — Second rider killed in Manx Grand Prix qualifying
  • 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Rider dies after Manx Grand Prix qualifying crash
  • 10:10 PMBBC Sport — Rider dies after Manx Grand Prix qualifying crash
What they're saying
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A rider has died after a crash involving two bikes in Ramsey during qualifying, organisers say.

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A rider has died after a crash involving two bikes in Ramsey during qualifying, organisers say.

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The 37-year-old dies in a crash at Doran's Bend during Wednesday afternoon's session.

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