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Telegraph
02-06-2025
- Climate
- Telegraph
Isle of Man TT live: Latest updates from today's superbike racing
02 June 2025 11:21am 11:21AM A further 30-minute delay There's been another delay to the start of proceedings. Originally set to go off at 1045, it'll now hopefully be a 1200 race start as organisers deal with an oil spill on the opening mile of the course at Bray Hill and Quarterbridge, seemingly from a road vehicle before the public roads closed this morning. That could have a knock-on effect on the rest of the day's action, with bad weather predicted to hit the island around 1700 and organisers already admitting that there's unlikely to be any track action after that time. 11:18AM No clear favourite after disrupted qualifying With inclement weather disrupting much of practice week, we've not had too much of a chance to establish which of the three remaining big names is the favourite for today's race. On paper, it's been Honda Racing's Dean Harrison who has looked the fastest. Building on the success of his strong North West 200 performances throughout practice at the TT, he's been the man to beat - but he's also a rider who in the past has been stronger over one lap than over a full race distance at the TT, so we still need a little more evidence of his form. Michael Dunlop, now the most successful TT racer of all time with 29 wins, is probably Harrison's biggest rival. Switching from Honda to BMW machinery for 2025, there's a sense that he's been keeping his powder dry during practice and we've not yet seen the real level of his new package, something that in the past has generally bode well for him. Then there's Davey Todd. Struggling throughout practice week, the reigning Senior TT champion made a big step forwards with finding a more comfortable setting on his 8Ten Racing BMW on the penultimate day of qualifying, something that will propel him into contention. 11:11AM Riders called to the start line Isle of Man TT legend and 23-time race winner John McGuinness will lead them off at 1115, the first of 62 planned starters to go off at 10-second intervals. However, there's already a few gaps in the starting order, with number 4 Jamie Coward ruled out before TT thanks to a North West 200 crash, while pre-race favourite Peter Hickman's fall during qualifying on Friday means he too won't start today. 1 John McGuinness 2 David Johnson 3 Dean Harrison 4 - 5 James Hillier 6 Michael Dunlop 7 Josh Brookes 8 Davey Todd 9 Mike Browne 10 - 11:06AM Hickman absent after qualifying crash The big story of the week has, so far, been the absence of 14-time TT winner Peter Hickman following his crash during qualifying. Falling at over 140 mph at Kerrowmoar, he's escaped serious injuries and is already out of hospital and back in the TT paddock cheering on teammate and 8Ten Racing co-owner Davey Todd. But today's opening race will be a little bit less special without having the most recent superbike class master not present in it. Last year didn't go according to plan for him, with a crash at Ginger Hall while leading the Senior TT the low point of a year that saw him winning only a single race, and we've been denied a redemption arc in 20205. He'll be back in 2026, of course, but in the meantime it means that what should have been a four-horse race between him, Todd, Michael Dunlop and Dean Harrison has been reduced to three. Well this isn't quite how I'd planned my TT to go!! 🤕😂 Had a bit of a get off on Friday night… Nothing quite like a 140mph slap against the Manx countryside 🙈 Battered and bruised, but we'll be back 💪🏼 @bmwmotorraduk @bmwmotorradmotorsport @phrperformance — Peter Hickman (@peterhickman60) June 1, 2025 10:57AM Good morning from Glencrutchery Road! Good morning from a sunny and bright Isle of Man, where we're finally ready to get some racing action at the TT underway after a weekend of weather delays. Race one and two were supposed to go on Saturday, ahead of Sunday's opening superbike race - but delays during practice week means the schedule was delayed in order to allow for more qualifying laps to be completed. However, the sun is out, and instead of a Monday rest day, we're instead going to have a compressed race schedule. Superbikes will now lead the way, cut down from six laps of the 37.73 mile Snaefell Mountain circuit to four - and while conditions are looking great right now, there's already been a 45-minute delay to the start of that race thanks to an oil spill on the course, with the start now set for 1130. Sidecars, originally set to be the second race on Saturday, will follow for two laps at 1330, before the opening Supersport TT, moved from race one to race three, concludes the day at 1500. A yellow weather warning is due to hit the island from 1700, meaning there's a hard deadline on when today's action must conclude.
Belfast Telegraph
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
14-time Isle of Man TT winner begins recovery from horror crash
The 38-year-old came off his 8TEN Racing BMW Superstock machine at Kerrowmoar on Friday evening around 10 minutes into the session, resulting in a red flag. Hickman sustained chest, back, shoulder and facial injuries in the spill, which happened close to where he crashed while leading last year's Senior race at Ginger Hall. Kerrowmoar, a left-hand bend, comes soon after the Ginger Hall section, with riders estimated to be taking the corner at around 100mph. In an official statement yesterday, Hickman was reported to be 'comfortable' in Noble's Hospital, where he was taken by air ambulance from the scene of the crash. 'Peter Hickman, bike number 10, came off at Kerrowmoar on the opening lap of the third qualifying session of TT 2025,' said the official condition update. 'He was reported as conscious and stable, and taken via AirMed to Noble's Hospital where he is currently being treated for chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries.' The Burton-on-Trent rider is one of the biggest names at the TT and drew level with legendary TT legend Mike Hailwood's tally of 14 victories in 2024, when he won the Superbike race. However, it was his only win at the event 12 months ago, with the victory coming after Northern Ireland's Michael Dunlop lost a 25-second lead when he had to stop and adjust the visor on his helmet, which hadn't been correctly fastened during his second pit stop. Hickman finished as the runner-up to Davey Todd in the Superstock race last year and claimed two second places in the Supertwin races behind Dunlop. The 136mph outright lap record-holder was outside of the podium places in the Supersport races in what was an unusually average TT by Hickman's lofty standards. He was aiming to make amends this year with his new 8TEN Racing BMW team, which he set up with co-owner Todd after they split from Faye Ho's FHO Racing BMW squad. Hickman's unfortunate crash will also deprive fans of the chance to see him go head-to-head with record 29-time TT winner Dunlop after recent controversy at the North West 200. Hickman was fuming after Dunlop did not receive a penalty when he failed to stop at the Magherabuoy chicane when they both overshot. Hickman also did not stop but veered over to the stop box and made an attempt to put his foot down. He later said he should have received a penalty but was left stewing after Dunlop won the race, catching and passing Todd on the final lap. Hickman refused to take his place on the podium afterwards and said he had 'probably' ridden in his last race at the North West 200. With Hickman out of the TT, Todd will now be carrying 8TEN Racing's hopes on his shoulders as he goes up against Dunlop and Honda Racing contender Dean Harrison, who has been impressive across the Superbike, Superstock and Supersport classes in qualifying. English rider Tom Weeden also suffered injuries in a crash on Friday during qualifying after coming off at the Glen Helen section. A statement said he was being treated for back, leg and ankle injuries. 'Tom Weeden, bike number 33, came off at Glen Helen,' said the TT organisers. 'He was taken to Noble's Hospital via AirMed where he is currently being treated for back, leg and ankle injuries. 'The Isle of Man TT Races send their best wishes to both Peter and Tom, and thank the Marshals and the MRMS medical team for their continued diligence and professionalism.'
Belfast Telegraph
31-05-2025
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
Leading motorbike rider 'in good spirits' after Isle of Man TT crash
The 14-time TT winner was involved in an incident at Kerrowmoar shortly after the combined Superbike, Superstock and Supersport qualifying run began at 6.30pm. Hickman was riding his 8TEN Racing BMW Superstock machine when he crashed, with a red flag situation declared at 6.40pm. Around half an hour afterwards, the organisers confirmed that no further action would take place following reports of rain coming in from the west of the island. An official update was provided on the red flag incident, with 38-year-old Hickman described as 'currently conscious and stable'. Race organisers provided a further updates on Saturday morning. A statement read: 'Peter Hickman, bike number 10, came off at Kerrowmoar on the opening lap of the third qualifying session of TT 2025. He was reported as conscious and stable, and taken via AirMed to Noble's Hospital where he is currently being treated for chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries. He is described as being 'comfortable' and 'in good spirits'.' Earlier in the day, Hickman said that he wasn't happy with his Superstock machine. 'Interestingly enough, normally I'm pretty happy with the Superstock bike and the Superbike is the one that's hard work, but it seems to be the other way around this time,' he told Manx Radio TT. 'The Superbike is working mint and the 'Stocker I'm not feeling happy with just yet, but we've a bit of time yet.' No laps were completed in the evening qualifying session, which was a contingency slot to give competitors more time on the course after inclement weather disrupted practice week. In a revised schedule on Saturday, additional qualifying sessions are set to go ahead in place of the first Supersport and Sidecar races of TT 2025, which have been moved to Monday — originally a rest day on the event schedule. The Superbike TT over six laps is still scheduled to run on Sunday at 1.30pm, but with more wet weather forecast on Saturday and showers expected on Sunday, the organisers could announce further changes. Bolton-born Dean Harrison, fastest in Wednesday's qualifying session with a 133mph lap on his Honda Racing Superbike, recorded the fastest lap again in Friday afternoon's session, this time on his Superstock machine. The 36-year-old lapped at 132.853mph to lead the Superstock times by 4.3 secs from Hickman, who went round at 132.29mph. Hickman's 8TEN Racing BMW team-mate Davey Todd was third fastest at 132.195mph ahead of Michael Dunlop (MD Racing BMW), who recorded a lap of 130.225mph from a standing start. 'We've got a good idea on which direction we're going now, so it's good,' said Harrison. 'There's so much going on and practice is a bit up and down, but everyone's in the same boat. 'I'm feeling good with the bikes, I feel that I can go quite a bit quicker in a lot of places, so it's good, I can't complain.' Todd was fastest in the Superbike session at 132.673mph after a single lap on his BMW, with Hickman (131.326mph) and Manx rider Conor Cummins (131.027mph) making up the top three. Dunlop has work to do with his new BMW Superbike after he ended the session in fifth, lapping at 129.965mph. The Ballymoney man was fastest in the Supertwin class on his Paton at 122.159mph, while Harrison set a new Supersport qualifying record at 128.093mph to edge out Dunlop (MD Racing Ducati), who did 127.739mph from a standing start. Peter Hickman wasn't the only rider to receive medical attention. Kent's Tom Weeden was also air-lifted to hospital. In a statement, race organisers said: 'Earlier on Friday in the second qualifying session of TT 2025, Tom Weeden, bike number 33, came off at Glen Helen. He was taken to Noble's Hospital via AirMed where he is currently being treated for back, leg and ankle injuries.'
Belfast Telegraph
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
Leading Isle of Man TT rider ‘conscious and stable' after being airlifted to hospital following qualifying crash
The 14-time TT winner was involved in an incident at Kerrowmoar shortly after the combined Superbike, Superstock and Supersport qualifying run began at 6.30pm. Hickman was riding his 8TEN Racing BMW Superstock machine when he crashed, with a red flag situation declared at 6.40pm. Around half an hour afterwards, the organisers confirmed that no further action would take place following reports of rain coming in from the west of the island. An official update was provided on the red flag incident, with 38-year-old Hickman described as 'currently conscious and stable'. It read: 'Peter Hickman, bike No.10, came off at Kerrowmoar during lap one of the third qualifying session of TT 2025. 'He is currently reported as conscious and stable and has been taken to Noble's Hospital by Airmed for further assessment. 'Further condition updates will be provided in due course.' Earlier in the day, Hickman said that he wasn't happy with his Superstock machine. 'Interestingly enough, normally I'm pretty happy with the Superstock bike and the Superbike is the one that's hard work, but it seems to be the other way around this time,' he told Manx Radio TT. 'The Superbike is working mint and the 'Stocker I'm not feeling happy with just yet, but we've a bit of time yet.' No laps were completed in the evening qualifying session, which was a contingency slot to give competitors more time on the course after inclement weather disrupted practice week. In a revised schedule on Saturday, additional qualifying sessions are set to go ahead in place of the first Supersport and Sidecar races of TT 2025, which have been moved to Monday — originally a rest day on the event schedule. The Superbike TT over six laps is still scheduled to run on Sunday at 1.30pm, but with more wet weather forecast on Saturday and showers expected on Sunday, the organisers could announce further changes. Bolton-born Dean Harrison, fastest in Wednesday's qualifying session with a 133mph lap on his Honda Racing Superbike, recorded the fastest lap again in Friday afternoon's session, this time on his Superstock machine. The 36-year-old lapped at 132.853mph to lead the Superstock times by 4.3 secs from Hickman, who went round at 132.29mph. Hickman's 8TEN Racing BMW team-mate Davey Todd was third fastest at 132.195mph ahead of Michael Dunlop (MD Racing BMW), who recorded a lap of 130.225mph from a standing start. 'We've got a good idea on which direction we're going now, so it's good,' said Harrison. 'There's so much going on and practice is a bit up and down, but everyone's in the same boat. 'I'm feeling good with the bikes, I feel that I can go quite a bit quicker in a lot of places, so it's good, I can't complain.' Todd was fastest in the Superbike session at 132.673mph after a single lap on his BMW, with Hickman (131.326mph) and Manx rider Conor Cummins (131.027mph) making up the top three. Dunlop has work to do with his new BMW Superbike after he ended the session in fifth, lapping at 129.965mph. The Ballymoney man was fastest in the Supertwin class on his Paton at 122.159mph, while Harrison set a new Supersport qualifying record at 128.093mph to edge out Dunlop (MD Racing Ducati), who did 127.739mph from a standing start. Roads around the TT Course are due to close on Saturday morning at 10.00am for further qualifying.
BBC News
29-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Isle of Man TT 2025: Ferry passenger numbers up as bike bookings drop
Passenger numbers on Steam Packet ferry sailings for this year's TT are up on last year but the number of motorbike bookings have fallen, the company's chief executive has said. Brian Thomson said 2025 bookings were about 4.5% up from 2024, when more than 37,800 passengers booked to travel to the island during the can arrive on the island via flights to the Isle of Man Airport or on ferries from Lancashire, Liverpool, Dublin and the numbers of bike bookings were down, Mr Thomson said he believed "more people are bringing their bikes in vans and on trailers", noting those vehicle bookings had risen. About 40,000 people were expected to arrive by boat throughout the TT fortnight, which runs from 26 May until 7 the final figure surpasses the 2024 total, it would become the third year in a row that figures surpass a previous high recorded in 2007, when 47,000 visited. While the event was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic, the firm has since "seen increased passenger numbers every year", Mr Thomson said, adding that the Manxman had enabled that with its increased is the second year the vessel has been operational for the event, with an extra 400 passenger spaces available than its predecessor the Ben my Chree, which is currently running freight Thomson said: "The pressure on freight is huge because everything that's coming for TT, all the equipment, the fairground, the TT village, all of that's come on the boat, and keeping the island supplied."Staffing is increased over the two weeks and extra sailings are fitted into the daily schedule, Mr Thomson explained. At the Isle of Man Airport passenger numbers have remained level at about 60,000 over the two-week period. Interim airport director Geoff Pugh said that figure, while consistent with last year's numbers, is about 19% lower than pre-pandemic levels in said: "We're still some way off the numbers back in 2019, but that's the same throughout the year as well, not just the TT."Two scanners are being replaced in the security area, upgrading them to meet standards set by the UK's Department for Transport. While one machine has now been upgraded, work has been paused during the TT fortnight with the second machine until after racing ends. Also, after the event has finished, new flooring will be fitted, walls painted and new seating installed in the departure lounge as part of ongoing refurbishment works. Mr Pugh said they were trying to make the airport "a welcoming place" and a motorsport display had been placed outside the departure lounge for the races."People will come through the airport and get their first taste of the motorsport vibe," he said. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X.
