Racers at the Isle of Man TT (IOM TT) know the risks they face every time they throw a leg over for a lap of the 37.7-mile Mountain Course. But, unfortunately, spectators need to be equally aware that something could happen to them in the event of a crash; on the first day of practice for the 2026 IOM TT, we got a stark reminder of this.
During the third untimed practice session on Monday, the Superstock and Superbike practice, there was a serious crash at the exit of Parliament Square in Ramsey, which is a popular area for fans to get close to the action during the TT. Here, a bike left the course, entered a fan area, and pushed crowd barriers back into spectators.
