By Mountain Course returnee, ESR (European Series Road Racing) Championship runner-up Laurent Hoffmann, was-spotted testing at Jurby today, Bell Bikesport Yamaha tackle.
Harley Rushton’s 2026 MGP helmet, sports a tribute to the late, great Alan Oversby.
Robbie Silvester’s VRS Racing team, are supporting both Lee Stanaway and Charlie Hopkins.
The Lightweight Classic TT entry features just one newcomer, Steve Bayley.
Sidecar TT legend Ben Birchall, proposed maiden solo Mountain Course racing voyage, sees him join forces with Ruthless Racing.
2026 Manx Grand Prix Guest of Honour is Senior race winner from 1976, Les Trotter.
Maurizio Bottalico has-been forced to withdraw his Classic TT entries, after an unfortunate airport-based incident, resulting in ankle injuries.
Another rider out of Classic TT action, is former TT Privateers Championship runner-up Sam West, following regulation changes affecting yesteryear Superbike Ducati apparatus.
Seven years since his last MGP appearance, Colombian roads scene pioneer Daniel Fernandez, features amongst the Sportbike, Supersport, Junior and Senior Race entry-lists.
The Classic Sidecar Parade Lap is set to include over thirty outfits.
Photo credit: Mark Corlett
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
