A rider has died following a crash involving two motorcycles at Ramsey during a qualifying session for the Manx Grand Prix, organisers have confirmed. The incident occurred on the Isle of Man’s famous road-racing course, though further details on the identity of the rider and the exact circumstances have not yet been released.
What happened during the qualifying session?
According to organisers, the fatal collision took place between two bikes while competitors were completing qualifying laps ahead of the Manx Grand Prix meeting. The Ramsey section of the course, part of the wider Snaefell Mountain Course used for the event, was the scene of the crash.
Organisers said a rider had died after the crash involving two bikes during qualifying.
Why do incidents like this happen at the Manx Grand Prix?
The Manx Grand Prix is run on the same closed public roads used for the Isle of Man TT, a course renowned for its high speeds, narrow sections and unforgiving hedgerows and stone walls. Riders competing in qualifying sessions typically build up pace incrementally over several laps to familiarise themselves with track conditions, but the combination of high closing speeds and limited run-off areas means collisions and single-vehicle crashes carry serious risk. The event has a long history stretching back over a century, and safety measures have been continually reviewed following previous incidents on the course.
What happens next?
Race organisers have not yet confirmed whether the remainder of qualifying or the wider event schedule will be affected following the fatality. Further updates, including confirmation of the rider’s identity and any statements from race officials or the coroner, are expected in the coming days as authorities look into the circumstances of the crash.
