Press — road racing
Sidecars Will Return to the Isle of Man TT in 2027 – Here Is What Will Change
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The Isle of Man TT has confirmed that sidecars will return in 2027, ending months of uncertainty following the suspension of the class during the 2026 meeting. That is the good news, and it is genuinely good news. The three-wheel crews remain part of the TT rather than becoming another chapter closed by tragedy, cost and dwindling opportunity.
John McGuinness' First Crash in Six Years – Why the TT Legend Still Commands Respect
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For most racers, crashing is simply part of the job. It comes with the territory when you're asking a motorcycle to do extraordinary things at extraordinary speeds.
For John McGuinness, though, crashing has become something of a rarity.
Dean Harrison Shines at Southern 100 2026 | Motorbike Mad at Billown
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Motorbike Mad spent the week at Billown, watching the action unfold from around the circuit, chatting with riders and fans, and soaking up the atmosphere that makes this event so different from any other on the road racing calendar
Reflecting on Isle of Man TT 2026 - Was It The Most Challenging TT in Recent Memory?
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The Isle of Man TT has always lived in a unique space within motorsport.
It is simultaneously one of the greatest sporting spectacles on earth and one of the most dangerous. Every year riders, teams, officials and fans accept that reality as part of the event's DNA.
The TT Safety Debate – More Dangerous Than Ever Or Are We Forgetting The Past?
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The Isle of Man TT has always lived in a place where admiration and discomfort sit side by side. For some, it is motorcycling in its purest and most courageous form. For others, it represents a sport that still asks questions modern motorsport no longer dares to ask.