Rider dies in 2026 Isle of Man TT qualifying crash

A rider has died following a crash during qualifying for the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races. Daniel Ingham, a 33-year-old competitor from Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, was killed in an incident at Dorans Bend on Wednesday evening.

The accident occurred on the first lap of the third qualifying session. Organizers confirmed the death in a statement, extending their deepest condolences to Ingham's family, friends, and team. The statement noted that while 2026 marked his TT debut, Ingham was an experienced rider on the Mountain Course, having competed in the Manx Grand Prix since 2016. He achieved several podium finishes during his career, most notably winning the prestigious Senior Manx Grand Prix in 2024.

The qualifying session was subsequently halted after a separate crash involving the sidecar crew of Ryan and Callum Crowe. Organizers later announced the removal of the Sidecar TT from the remainder of the 2026 event on safety grounds, citing it as the second major sidecar incident in two days. The Crowe brothers were reported to be conscious and talking, with Ryan receiving treatment for arm injuries and Callum for shoulder injuries.

This tragedy follows another serious incident on...