By Thursday TT 2026 rider/teams update, illuminating Jamie Cringle heading Cosmic Racing’s inaugural solo Mountain Course racing charge.
Four years a TT exponent, Douglas’s Cringle event CV features three top twenty finishes, six top twenty-five finishes.
Bathams AJN Racing Honda propelled in 2025 (deputising for Craig Neve), he increased during race week his personal best lap speed to just under 125.5 mph (125.451).
His fifth TT odyssey will see him piloting PHR (Peter Hickman Racing) Performance prepped, M1000RR BMW equipment.
Set to benefit from words of wisdom, advice from Classic TT, Manx Grand Prix podium, finisher, multiple times Irish Road Race Superbike Champion, new to the Cosmic Racing inner set-up, Derek Sheils, Cringle is exuberant about TT 2026:
“It’s a massive opportunity for me, having support from Derek and team behind Cosmic Racing gives me a real platform to push on in the big bike races.
Each year I’ve improved at the TT, the goal now is to keep building lap speed and move further up the leader-board.”
Derek Sheils, echoed the next generation IOM rider’s positivity:
“Jamie has shown steady progression since his debut, and he’s proven he can deliver strong, consistent rides.
With the BMW package from PHR Performance, we believe we have the right tools to make another step forward.
The aim is to give him the structure and support needed to maximise his potential on the Mountain Course.
We’re very grateful to all of our sponsors and partners for helping us create this exciting project with Cosmic Racing.”
Alongside 1000cc races with Jamie Cringle, Cosmic Racing will continue to be represented in the Sidecar races by DMR (Dave Molyneux Racing) Kawasaki vaulted Terry O’Reilly and Mark Gash.
Quotes courtesy of TT Races press team.
Photo courtesy of TT Races press team.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
