Isle of Man TT organisers cancelled the opening day of racing on Saturday, May 30, 2026, due to low cloud and deteriorating weather conditions around the course. Officials said the schedule was reshuffled to start racing on Sunday, with contingency days added to accommodate further disruptions caused by intermittent rain, fog, and damp patches affecting practice and race sessions.
The first scheduled race of the 2026 Isle of Man TT, the Superstock TT 1, was postponed from its original 11 a.m. BST slot on Saturday, May 30, after officials cancelled all racing that day due to low cloud and worsening weather conditions, organisers confirmed. As a result, the Superbike TT, set for Sunday at 1:30 p.m. BST over six laps, became the opening race of the event, which is now planned to run through June 6, culminating with the six-lap Senior TT.
The Clerk of the Course issued a statement saying, ?there will be no race action taking place today,? and a revised schedule would be announced in due course.
Race week organisers designated Monday, June 1, and Thursday, June 4, as contingency days to allow flexibility in rescheduling races affected by the unsettled weather, according to official sources. Forecasts from Ronaldsway Met Office forecaster Adrian Cowin warned that low pressure systems would bring intermittent rain, fog patches, and drizzle throughout the week, with Monday expected to be one of the wettest days. Cowin noted that southwesterly winds would bring fog onto the mountain section of the 37.73-mile Mountain Course, reducing visibility in the most exposed areas.
Organisers highlighted that low cloud cover and visibility issues over the Mountain, combined with damp or wet road surfaces, were the primary safety concerns for cancelling or postponing sessions. Even when heavy rain subsides, officials said a ?legacy of damp patches on the course? would create inconsistent grip levels, increasing risk at racing speeds. On Saturday, although road closures on the Mountain began as scheduled at 9 a.m. BST, closures on lower sections were delayed while officials monitored conditions before ultimately deciding to cancel all race action for the day.
The suspension of the sidecar class for the entire 2026 event, following a qualifying crash that hospitalised sidecar crew members Ryan and Crow, also affected the timetable, removing the first sidecar race from Saturday?s original agenda. This left the Superstock TT 1 as the sole planned race before weather disruptions forced the cancellation. Organisers said the absence of sidecar races provided some flexibility to repurpose available track slots as the schedule was reshuffled around weather conditions.
Practice sessions and race management have been complicated by the changeable conditions, with intermittent rain and damp patches forcing teams and riders to adapt quickly. Officials and media warned of a ?frustrating week? ahead, with multiple sessions and races potentially needing to be compressed into dry windows. The loss of full dry practice runs limited riders? ability to refine bike setups, tyre choices, and fuel strategies, sources confirmed. This was particularly challenging for newcomers and riders on new machinery who rely heavily on full-speed laps to build course knowledge and confidence.
Fog and low cloud over the Mountain section limited high-speed running, compromising aerodynamic and gearing optimisation for that portion of the course. Teams had to prepare multiple setup baselines for dry, intermediate, and wet conditions, adjusting rapidly as session times shifted. The stop-start pattern of the week increased mental and logistical strain on riders and crews, who had to remain ready for rapidly changing schedules as organisers reacted to the weather. Afternoon cancellations on other days due to incoming showers and damp roads led to some races being moved into evening slots to exploit better conditions, according to local media updates.
Organisers have stressed that the combination of contingency days, evening sessions, and flexible race distances forms the core of the TT?s operational strategy to preserve as much race distance as possible while maintaining safety. Officials also noted the importance of balancing maximising track time during drier spells with avoiding overloading single days or over-tiring marshals, medical staff, and competitors.
The 2026 Isle of Man TT race week was originally scheduled to run through June 6, with the six-lap Senior TT as the showcase event. The suspension of the sidecar class followed an analysis of a qualifying crash involving sidecar crew members Ryan and Crow, who were hospitalised. This safety-driven decision removed the first sidecar race from the original Saturday agenda, leaving organisers with fewer scheduled races before weather disruptions began. Public communications across official channels and local media consistently framed all schedule changes as safety-led responses to visibility, surface conditions, and medical coverage considerations.
Forecasts indicate an unsettled and changeable weather pattern will continue, with another weather front expected to move in from Wednesday, threatening further disruptions midweek. However, forecasters emphasised that the week is not expected to be a complete washout, with usable windows of drier weather anticipated between fronts. Organisers and race officials will continue to monitor conditions closely and adjust the timetable as necessary to ensure the event proceeds safely.
Isle of Man TT organisers cancelled the opening day of racing on Saturday, May 30, 2026, due to low cloud and deteriorating weather conditions around the course. Officials said the schedule was reshuffled to start racing on Sunday, with contingency days added to accommodate further disruptions caused by intermittent rain, fog, and damp patches affecting practice and race sessions.
The first scheduled race of the 2026 Isle of Man TT, the Superstock TT 1, was postponed from its original 11 a.m. BST slot on Saturday, May 30, after officials cancelled all racing that day due to low cloud and worsening weather conditions, organisers confirmed. As a result, the Superbike TT, set for Sunday at 1:30 p.m. BST over six laps, became the opening race of the event, which is now planned to run through June 6, culminating with the six-lap Senior TT.
The Clerk of the Course issued a statement saying, ?there will be no race action taking place today,? and a revised schedule would be announced in due course.
Race week organisers designated Monday, June 1, and Thursday, June 4, as contingency days to allow flexibility in rescheduling races affected by the unsettled weather, according to official sources. Forecasts from Ronaldsway Met Office forecaster Adrian Cowin warned that low pressure systems would bring intermittent rain, fog patches, and drizzle throughout the week, with Monday expected to be one of the wettest days. Cowin noted that southwesterly winds would bring fog onto the mountain section of the 37.73-mile Mountain Course, reducing visibility in the most exposed areas.
Organisers highlighted that low cloud cover and visibility issues over the Mountain, combined with damp or wet road surfaces, were the primary safety concerns for cancelling or postponing sessions. Even when heavy rain subsides, officials said a ?legacy of damp patches on the course? would create inconsistent grip levels, increasing risk at racing speeds. On Saturday, although road closures on the Mountain began as scheduled at 9 a.m. BST, closures on lower sections were delayed while officials monitored conditions before ultimately deciding to cancel all race action for the day.
The suspension of the sidecar class for the entire 2026 event, following a qualifying crash that hospitalised sidecar crew members Ryan and Crow, also affected the timetable, removing the first sidecar race from Saturday?s original agenda. This left the Superstock TT 1 as the sole planned race before weather disruptions forced the cancellation. Organisers said the absence of sidecar races provided some flexibility to repurpose available track slots as the schedule was reshuffled around weather conditions.
Practice sessions and race management have been complicated by the changeable conditions, with intermittent rain and damp patches forcing teams and riders to adapt quickly. Officials and media warned of a ?frustrating week? ahead, with multiple sessions and races potentially needing to be compressed into dry windows. The loss of full dry practice runs limited riders? ability to refine bike setups, tyre choices, and fuel strategies, sources confirmed. This was particularly challenging for newcomers and riders on new machinery who rely heavily on full-speed laps to build course knowledge and confidence.
Fog and low cloud over the Mountain section limited high-speed running, compromising aerodynamic and gearing optimisation for that portion of the course. Teams had to prepare multiple setup baselines for dry, intermediate, and wet conditions, adjusting rapidly as session times shifted. The stop-start pattern of the week increased mental and logistical strain on riders and crews, who had to remain ready for rapidly changing schedules as organisers reacted to the weather. Afternoon cancellations on other days due to incoming showers and damp roads led to some races being moved into evening slots to exploit better conditions, according to local media updates.
Organisers have stressed that the combination of contingency days, evening sessions, and flexible race distances forms the core of the TT?s operational strategy to preserve as much race distance as possible while maintaining safety. Officials also noted the importance of balancing maximising track time during drier spells with avoiding overloading single days or over-tiring marshals, medical staff, and competitors.
The 2026 Isle of Man TT race week was originally scheduled to run through June 6, with the six-lap Senior TT as the showcase event. The suspension of the sidecar class followed an analysis of a qualifying crash involving sidecar crew members Ryan and Crow, who were hospitalised. This safety-driven decision removed the first sidecar race from the original Saturday agenda, leaving organisers with fewer scheduled races before weather disruptions began. Public communications across official channels and local media consistently framed all schedule changes as safety-led responses to visibility, surface conditions, and medical coverage considerations.
Forecasts indicate an unsettled and changeable weather pattern will continue, with another weather front expected to move in from Wednesday, threatening further disruptions midweek. However, forecasters emphasised that the week is not expected to be a complete washout, with usable windows of drier weather anticipated between fronts. Organisers and race officials will continue to monitor conditions closely and adjust the timetable as necessary to ensure the event proceeds safely.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Honda, and Hero have confirmed their key rider line-ups for the Dakar Rally 2026, scheduled to take place in January in Saudi Arabia, officials said. The announcements come as teams ramp up preparations following KTM?s dominant 2025 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship season and ahead of the desert classic?s next edition.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has confirmed a three-rider RallyGP squad for Dakar Rally 2026, featuring reigning Dakar champion Daniel Sanders of Australia, Argentine rider Luciano Benavides, and Spaniard Edgar Canet, officials said. The announcement follows KTM?s dominant 2025 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) season, in which KTM?s program is managed by Andreas Hölzl, who is overseeing preparations and testing, including work on the new-generation KTM 450 Rally bike in Morocco, according to Argentine outlet Campeones and KTM?s official release.
Sanders secured four wins in five rounds, solidifying his status as the top rider to watch in the upcoming rally.
Sanders leads KTM?s RallyGP effort as the defending champion and W2RC titleholder, while Benavides returns for a consecutive season targeting overall victory. Canet moves up from KTM?s Rally2 category to join the premier class for the first time, leaving the Rally2 title open for 2026, sources confirmed. KTM?s three-rider RallyGP entry contrasts with Honda?s four-rider squad and Hero MotoSports? two-rider team in the same category.
Monster Energy Honda HRC will field the same four RallyGP riders as in 2025: Ricky Brabec and Skyler Howes of the United States, France?s Adrien Van Beveren, and Spain?s Tosha Schareina, according to specialized rally coverage. Honda has made no new signings for the RallyGP squad, maintaining continuity in its top-tier lineup. Brabec, a former Dakar winner, remains Honda?s lead rider, with Van Beveren, Howes, and Schareina forming a multinational team aiming for strong overall results. Honda?s RallyGP riders are also listed among the favorites for Dakar 2026 in pre-event previews by Red Bull and other media outlets.
In addition to its RallyGP team, Honda has launched an official Rally2 factory program, expanding its presence in the feeder category. The Rally2 lineup includes Martim Ventura and Preston Campbell, both of whom competed in the final two W2RC events of 2025 before being officially integrated into the factory team as of December 10, 2025, according to official reports. Honda?s Rally2 program signals a strategic investment in developing future Dakar contenders, paralleling KTM?s approach of promoting riders from Rally2 to RallyGP.
Hero MotoSports confirmed a two-rider RallyGP lineup with Botswana?s Ross Branch and Chile?s José Ignacio ?Nacho? Cornejo returning to the team, sources said. Both riders will compete under the same team colors as in 2025, maintaining the squad?s continuity. Hero has also invested in the Rally2 category, fielding Tobias Ebster, who finished second in the 2025 Rally2 world championship, according to rally specialist coverage. This dual-category strategy places Hero alongside KTM and Honda in cultivating talent across both RallyGP and Rally2 classes.
The combined factory RallyGP entries from KTM, Honda, and Hero total nine riders: three for KTM, four for Honda, and two for Hero, records show. KTM enters Dakar 2026 as the defending champion in RallyGP, Rally2, Teams, and Constructors, reflecting its dominant 2025 season. Honda and Hero have emphasized stability in their lineups, with no changes to their RallyGP riders compared with the previous year, while KTM?s only alteration is Canet?s promotion to the premier class.
Dakar Rally 2026 is scheduled to run from January 3 to 17 in Saudi Arabia, marking the 48th running of the event, according to pre-event coverage by Campeones and other media. The rally will cover approximately 8,000 kilometers in total, with nearly 5,000 kilometers designated as competitive special stages. Organizers and specialist outlets describe Dakar 2026 as the toughest rally-raid in the world, underscoring the endurance and skill required from factory riders and their teams.
Preparations across all three factory teams include intensive testing and race strategy development, with KTM notably conducting sessions in Morocco under team manager Hölzl. Media previews consistently list Sanders (KTM), Brabec (Honda), Van Beveren (Honda), Branch (Hero), and Benavides (KTM) among the primary contenders for overall victory, framing the event as a highly competitive three-way battle in the RallyGP category.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, Honda, and Hero have confirmed their key rider line-ups for the Dakar Rally 2026, scheduled to take place in January in Saudi Arabia, officials said. The announcements come as teams ramp up preparations following KTM?s dominant 2025 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship season and ahead of the desert classic?s next edition.
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has confirmed a three-rider RallyGP squad for Dakar Rally 2026, featuring reigning Dakar champion Daniel Sanders of Australia, Argentine rider Luciano Benavides, and Spaniard Edgar Canet, officials said. The announcement follows KTM?s dominant 2025 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) season, in which KTM?s program is managed by Andreas Hölzl, who is overseeing preparations and testing, including work on the new-generation KTM 450 Rally bike in Morocco, according to Argentine outlet Campeones and KTM?s official release.
Sanders secured four wins in five rounds, solidifying his status as the top rider to watch in the upcoming rally.
Sanders leads KTM?s RallyGP effort as the defending champion and W2RC titleholder, while Benavides returns for a consecutive season targeting overall victory. Canet moves up from KTM?s Rally2 category to join the premier class for the first time, leaving the Rally2 title open for 2026, sources confirmed. KTM?s three-rider RallyGP entry contrasts with Honda?s four-rider squad and Hero MotoSports? two-rider team in the same category.
Monster Energy Honda HRC will field the same four RallyGP riders as in 2025: Ricky Brabec and Skyler Howes of the United States, France?s Adrien Van Beveren, and Spain?s Tosha Schareina, according to specialized rally coverage. Honda has made no new signings for the RallyGP squad, maintaining continuity in its top-tier lineup. Brabec, a former Dakar winner, remains Honda?s lead rider, with Van Beveren, Howes, and Schareina forming a multinational team aiming for strong overall results. Honda?s RallyGP riders are also listed among the favorites for Dakar 2026 in pre-event previews by Red Bull and other media outlets.
In addition to its RallyGP team, Honda has launched an official Rally2 factory program, expanding its presence in the feeder category. The Rally2 lineup includes Martim Ventura and Preston Campbell, both of whom competed in the final two W2RC events of 2025 before being officially integrated into the factory team as of December 10, 2025, according to official reports. Honda?s Rally2 program signals a strategic investment in developing future Dakar contenders, paralleling KTM?s approach of promoting riders from Rally2 to RallyGP.
Hero MotoSports confirmed a two-rider RallyGP lineup with Botswana?s Ross Branch and Chile?s José Ignacio ?Nacho? Cornejo returning to the team, sources said. Both riders will compete under the same team colors as in 2025, maintaining the squad?s continuity. Hero has also invested in the Rally2 category, fielding Tobias Ebster, who finished second in the 2025 Rally2 world championship, according to rally specialist coverage. This dual-category strategy places Hero alongside KTM and Honda in cultivating talent across both RallyGP and Rally2 classes.
The combined factory RallyGP entries from KTM, Honda, and Hero total nine riders: three for KTM, four for Honda, and two for Hero, records show. KTM enters Dakar 2026 as the defending champion in RallyGP, Rally2, Teams, and Constructors, reflecting its dominant 2025 season. Honda and Hero have emphasized stability in their lineups, with no changes to their RallyGP riders compared with the previous year, while KTM?s only alteration is Canet?s promotion to the premier class.
Dakar Rally 2026 is scheduled to run from January 3 to 17 in Saudi Arabia, marking the 48th running of the event, according to pre-event coverage by Campeones and other media. The rally will cover approximately 8,000 kilometers in total, with nearly 5,000 kilometers designated as competitive special stages. Organizers and specialist outlets describe Dakar 2026 as the toughest rally-raid in the world, underscoring the endurance and skill required from factory riders and their teams.
Preparations across all three factory teams include intensive testing and race strategy development, with KTM notably conducting sessions in Morocco under team manager Hölzl. Media previews consistently list Sanders (KTM), Brabec (Honda), Van Beveren (Honda), Branch (Hero), and Benavides (KTM) among the primary contenders for overall victory, framing the event as a highly competitive three-way battle in the RallyGP category.
Jake Gagne won MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1 Sunday at Road America, extending his championship points lead. According to MotoAmerica officials, Gagne led every lap and set a new race record on his Yamaha R1, solidifying his position atop the Superbike standings.
Officials confirmed that his performance set a new race record at the Wisconsin circuit. The victory extended Gagne?s lead in the Superbike championship standings during a closely contested early-season title fight.
Gagne, the defending two-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, dominated the 10-lap Race 1 at Road America on Sunday, leading every lap aboard his Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1, according to Yamaha Racing.
MotoAmerica officials said the win strengthened Gagne?s points advantage over his rivals, moving him ahead of Danilo Petrucci and Cameron Beaubier, who have been among the top contenders throughout the season. Sources confirmed that before the Road America round, the championship battle included Petrucci, Mathew Scholtz, and Gagne, with Petrucci holding the early lead after three consecutive wins. However, Gagne?s consistent performances, including his Road America victory, have shifted the standings in his favor.
At the season opener at Road Atlanta, MotoAmerica reported that Gagne secured his first victory of the year and the 30th Superbike win of his career, tying with Beaubier at 45 points after the first round. Yamaha Racing noted that Gagne?s Road Atlanta win came after an engine failure in the opening race, marking a comeback that set the tone for his subsequent success. Following Road America, MotoAmerica records show that Gagne maintained a slim championship lead, reportedly holding a three-point advantage over Petrucci as the series moved to Brainerd International Raceway.
Gagne?s Road America Race 1 victory was characterized by a decisive margin, with MotoAmerica and Yamaha Racing confirming he was never challenged for the lead during the race. While exact finishing gaps for this event were not specified, the reports described the win as dominant, contrasting with the four-rider battle to the finish seen at Road Atlanta, where Gagne won by half a second over Beaubier. The competitive field also includes riders such as Scholtz and Josh Herrin, who have been among the front-runners in the Superbike class, according to MotoAmerica.
The Fresh N Lean Attack Performance Yamaha team continues to back Gagne, whose consistent form has been a key factor in his championship campaign. MotoAmerica sources reported that after Road America, Gagne?s momentum continued, culminating in a record-setting streak of 11 consecutive HONOS Superbike wins later in the season at Brainerd, underscoring his dominant run.
The MotoAmerica series, as the official source of race and points data, confirmed that the Road America round is part of an early-season stretch where multiple riders have vied closely for the championship lead. The results from Road America highlight Gagne?s ability to build on his early-season performances and extend his points advantage amid stiff competition from Petrucci, Beaubier, Scholtz, and others.
The MotoAmerica Superbike championship will continue with upcoming rounds where Gagne and his rivals will seek to gain ground as the season progresses.
Jake Gagne won MotoAmerica Superbike Race 1 Sunday at Road America, extending his championship points lead. According to MotoAmerica officials, Gagne led every lap and set a new race record on his Yamaha R1, solidifying his position atop the Superbike standings.
Officials confirmed that his performance set a new race record at the Wisconsin circuit. The victory extended Gagne?s lead in the Superbike championship standings during a closely contested early-season title fight.
Gagne, the defending two-time MotoAmerica Superbike Champion, dominated the 10-lap Race 1 at Road America on Sunday, leading every lap aboard his Fresh N Lean Progressive Yamaha YZF-R1, according to Yamaha Racing.
MotoAmerica officials said the win strengthened Gagne?s points advantage over his rivals, moving him ahead of Danilo Petrucci and Cameron Beaubier, who have been among the top contenders throughout the season. Sources confirmed that before the Road America round, the championship battle included Petrucci, Mathew Scholtz, and Gagne, with Petrucci holding the early lead after three consecutive wins. However, Gagne?s consistent performances, including his Road America victory, have shifted the standings in his favor.
At the season opener at Road Atlanta, MotoAmerica reported that Gagne secured his first victory of the year and the 30th Superbike win of his career, tying with Beaubier at 45 points after the first round. Yamaha Racing noted that Gagne?s Road Atlanta win came after an engine failure in the opening race, marking a comeback that set the tone for his subsequent success. Following Road America, MotoAmerica records show that Gagne maintained a slim championship lead, reportedly holding a three-point advantage over Petrucci as the series moved to Brainerd International Raceway.
Gagne?s Road America Race 1 victory was characterized by a decisive margin, with MotoAmerica and Yamaha Racing confirming he was never challenged for the lead during the race. While exact finishing gaps for this event were not specified, the reports described the win as dominant, contrasting with the four-rider battle to the finish seen at Road Atlanta, where Gagne won by half a second over Beaubier. The competitive field also includes riders such as Scholtz and Josh Herrin, who have been among the front-runners in the Superbike class, according to MotoAmerica.
The Fresh N Lean Attack Performance Yamaha team continues to back Gagne, whose consistent form has been a key factor in his championship campaign. MotoAmerica sources reported that after Road America, Gagne?s momentum continued, culminating in a record-setting streak of 11 consecutive HONOS Superbike wins later in the season at Brainerd, underscoring his dominant run.
The MotoAmerica series, as the official source of race and points data, confirmed that the Road America round is part of an early-season stretch where multiple riders have vied closely for the championship lead. The results from Road America highlight Gagne?s ability to build on his early-season performances and extend his points advantage amid stiff competition from Petrucci, Beaubier, Scholtz, and others.
The MotoAmerica Superbike championship will continue with upcoming rounds where Gagne and his rivals will seek to gain ground as the season progresses.
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