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At a glance: Road racing set to return to the Isle of Man

All the road closures and contingency periods for the 2026 Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix.

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At a glance: Road racing set to return to the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man is set to host its final road racing events this year, marking the return of this thrilling motorsport to the island's calendar. The opening qualifying session for the Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix (MGP) will commence with a speed-controlled lap for newcomers at 13:30 BST on Sunday. Esteemed riders like Michael Dunlop, Davey Todd, Dean Harrison, and John McGuinness will take part in the Classic TT, competing on older machinery.

The MGP, which takes place on the 37.7-mile (61km) Mountain Course, serves as a feeder event for the Isle of Man TT, held in June on the same course.

Attendees are advised to remain vigilant about road closures during the event, which runs from 16 to 28 August. To accommodate potential disruptions caused by adverse weather or other factors, contingency periods have been incorporated into the schedule during both the qualifying and race weeks. During qualifying week, which begins on Sunday, 16 August, there are no contingency periods, but from Monday, 17 August to Tuesday, 18 August, contingency periods are available from 18:00 to 21:00.

From Wednesday, 19 August to Thursday, 20 August, contingency periods are available from 18:00 to 21:00.

Race week commences on Saturday, 22 August, with qualifying sessions running from 09:30 until 21:00. On Sunday, 23 August, a contingency period is available from 12:45 until 18:00, followed by a race from 09:30 to 17:00 and another chance at 18:00 to 21:00 if necessary. The same pattern continues for the subsequent days, with race week extending into Friday, 28 August, featuring qualifying sessions from 09:30 to 17:00 and 18:00 to 21:00 if needed. As always, no contingency periods are earmarked for the final day of racing.

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