The opening practice session at the Isle of Man TT Races was stopped on Monday, 25 May 2026, after a red flag was shown during the Superbike/Superstock untimed practice session. The stoppage occurred at approximately 1:29 pm, bringing the day’s first track activity to an early halt.
Organisers said Race Control is currently managing an incident that took place at Parliament Square in Ramsey. Police confirmed that emergency services are still responding to and dealing with the incident. A further update is expected in due course as officials continue to assess the situation.
The red flag was issued while riders were out on the course, leading to the immediate suspension of the session. No additional details about the nature of the incident were provided in the initial update.
All roads around the TT Mountain Course remain closed. Officials have stressed that members of the public must not enter any closed roads for safety reasons, warning that vehicles may still be moving around the course while the incident response continues.
The Isle of Man TT is one of the world’s most closely watched road racing events, and session stoppages are treated with caution due to the unique nature of the course and the safety risks involved. Race control and emergency services are continuing to coordinate the response, while organisers await further information before deciding on next steps.
The opening practice session had been due to provide riders with early time on the course as the TT action got underway, but the red flag ended proceedings shortly after they began. Further announcements are expected once officials have more clarity on the incident and any impact on the rest of the day’s schedule.
