Sidecar class suspended for remainder of 2026 Isle of Man TT

The 2026 Isle of Man TT will continue without further Sidecar action, after event organisers issued a statement saying it has suspended the class in the interest of safety.

This comes after pre-event favourites Ryan Crowe and Callum Crowe were the latest team to be involved in an incident during qualifying for the Sidecar TT.

The incident happened during Qualifying 3 on Wednesday evening, leaving both riders in hospital. The two brothers suffered their accident at Crosby, and were reported to be conscious and talking.

Prior to yesterday’s crash, Maria Costello MBE and her sidecar partner Shaun Parker were also involved in an incident that led to both competitors being taken to Noble’s Hospital. It was later confirmed that Costello’s condition was “serious but stable”. 

Following a review of Wednesday evening’s incident, TT organisers have released a statement saying the Sidecar class has been suspended upon an initial review.

The statement read: 

“Following an incident involving a Sidecar team during the third Qualifying Session of the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races, the Race Organisation initiated an immediate technical and operational review to assess the circumstances surrounding the incident and the continued participation of the Sidecar class at the event.

“Following that review, in conjunction with the Event Promoter, a decision has been taken to suspend the Sidecar class for the remainder of the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races.

“This precautionary measure has been implemented in the interests of competitor and spectator safety and reflects the Race Organisation’s commitment to reviewing all aspects of event safety and operational delivery whenever an incident occurs.

“All sidecar competitors and teams involved in the event have been briefed by Race Officials on the outcome of the initial review and the next stages of the assessment process.

“We recognise the long-standing history of Sidecar racing at the TT, together with the commitment of the competitors, teams and supporters involved in the class. This decision has not been taken lightly. However, the safety of competitors, spectators, marshals, officials and all those involved in the event must remain the priority.

“Further updates will be provided in due course through official Isle of Man TT Races channels.”

The 2026 Isle of Man TT will continue on Friday with the final day of qualifying, before racing gets underway on Saturday, 30 May.

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