TT / MGP News from Wednesday, August 19th, 2026

Naughton described as 'committed and respected road racer'

MGP organisers confirm death of Sam Naughton

Mauro Poncini died following qualifying incident last night (18 August)

Session scrapped due to forecast poor weather

All classes head out in busy timed practice

Federation confirms death of rider in MGP qualifying

Conditions set to improve but showers expected this afternoon

Contingency daytime session for MGP/Classic TT qualifying as well as evening closure

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