{"id":1954945,"date":"2026-05-25T12:47:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954945"},"modified":"2026-05-25T12:47:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T09:47:15","slug":"2026-isle-of-man-tt-qualifying-delay-expected-after-red-flag-in-first-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954945","title":{"rendered":"2026 Isle of Man TT: Qualifying delay expected after red flag in first practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/isle-of-man-tt-races-2024-hillberry-jpg_31546387.jpeg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>2026 Isle of Man TT: Qualifying delay expected after red flag in first practice<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Opening practice for the 2026 Isle of Man TT has been red-flagged<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Duncan <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-05-25T13:47:15+01:00\">25 May 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/isle-of-man-tt-races-2024-hillberry-jpg_31546387.jpeg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/isle-of-man-tt-races-2024-hillberry-jpg_31546387.jpeg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/isle-of-man-tt-races-2024-hillberry-jpg_31546387.jpeg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/isle-of-man-tt-races-2024-hillberry-jpg_31546387.jpeg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/isle-of-man-tt-races-2024-hillberry-jpg_31546387.jpeg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/isle-of-man-tt-races-2024-hillberry-jpg_31546387.jpeg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/isle-of-man-tt-races-2024-hillberry-jpg_31546387.jpeg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/isle-of-man-tt-races-2024-hillberry-jpg_31546387.jpeg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/isle-of-man-tt-races-2024-hillberry-jpg_31546387.jpeg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>A delay to Monday afternoon\u2019s first qualifying sessions at the 2026 Isle of Man TT is expected following a red flag in untimed practice.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Isle of Man TT kicked off on Monday morning under perfect conditions, with the newcomers setting off at around 10:45am local time.<\/p>\n<p>This was followed by the Supersport and Sportbike class, with Sidecars and Superbike\/Superstocks having sessions into the early afternoon.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Red flag at the 2026 Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>All sessions so far have been untimed, with the first time sessions originally scheduled for 2:15pm local time.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, a red flag with around 10 minutes of the final untimed session for Superbike\/Superstock is set to cause some disruption to the timetable.<\/p>\n<p>A statement from the TT noted that it was dealing with an incident at Parliament Square.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>A brief statement from the TT read: \u201cA red flag has been issued and the session has been stopped.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Race Control are currently managing an incident that occurred at Parliament Square, Ramsey,&#8221; it added.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A further update will be issued in due course.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;Please remember all roads remain closed around the TT Mountain Course until a further update is provided. For the safety of yourself and others you must not enter closed roads as there may still be vehicles moving around the course.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The original qualifying schedule for Monday was due to begin at 2:15pm with Supersport\/Sportbike.<\/p>\n<p>The Sidecars were then set for a 3pm session, before the day concluded with Superbike\/Superstock at 3:55pm local time.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifying is due to continue on Tuesday evening from 6:30pm, with running taking place on Wednesday afternoon and the evening.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday is now scheduled to be a rest day, though can be used as a contingency session of needed by the organisers.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Practice week is set to conclude on Friday from 10:30am local time, with racing beginning on Saturday with the first contests for the Superstock and Sidecar classes.<\/p>\n<p>The big news out of the TT on Monday so far has been confirmation that Michael Dunlop will ride Honda machinery in the Superbike class.<\/p>\n<p>He had originally intended to compete with the Ducati V4 Panigale, but needs more development time on what he has described as a full World Superbike-spec machine.<\/p>\n<p>Dunlop will campaign a Honda in the Superbike class and a BMW in the Supestock races.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Road Racing<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> 2026 Isle of Man TT: Michael Dunlop ends Superbike speculation as practice begins<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop-25-twin.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop-25-twin.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop-25-twin.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop-25-twin.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop-25-twin.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop-25-twin.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop-25-twin.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop-25-twin.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop-25-twin.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-e95a87e37f64d6dcc8b63c8eb569e50fd83c4343bed8d9dea359af184c190805\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/img_8107.JPG?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/img_8107.JPG?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/img_8107.JPG?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Duncan<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Head of Editorial<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<div>Lewis joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having been a journalist for five years covering MotoGP for the Motorsport Network. In February of 2026, he became Head of Editorial.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Opening practice for the 2026 Isle of Man TT has been red-flagged<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>A delay to Monday afternoon\u2019s first qualifying sessions at the 2026 Isle of Man TT is expected following a red flag in untimed practice.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Isle of Man TT kicked off on Monday morning under perfect conditions, with the newcomers setting off at around 10:45am local time.<\/p>\n<p>This was followed by the Supersport and Sportbike class, with Sidecars and Superbike\/Superstocks having sessions into the early afternoon.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Red flag at the 2026 Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>All sessions so far have been untimed, with the first time sessions originally scheduled for 2:15pm local time.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, a red flag with around 10 minutes of the final untimed session for Superbike\/Superstock is set to cause some disruption to the timetable.<\/p>\n<p>A statement from the TT noted that it was dealing with an incident at Parliament Square.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>A brief statement from the TT read: \u201cA red flag has been issued and the session has been stopped.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Race Control are currently managing an incident that occurred at Parliament Square, Ramsey,&#8221; it added.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A further update will be issued in due course.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;Please remember all roads remain closed around the TT Mountain Course until a further update is provided. For the safety of yourself and others you must not enter closed roads as there may still be vehicles moving around the course.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The original qualifying schedule for Monday was due to begin at 2:15pm with Supersport\/Sportbike.<\/p>\n<p>The Sidecars were then set for a 3pm session, before the day concluded with Superbike\/Superstock at 3:55pm local time.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifying is due to continue on Tuesday evening from 6:30pm, with running taking place on Wednesday afternoon and the evening.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday is now scheduled to be a rest day, though can be used as a contingency session of needed by the organisers.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Practice week is set to conclude on Friday from 10:30am local time, with racing beginning on Saturday with the first contests for the Superstock and Sidecar classes.<\/p>\n<p>The big news out of the TT on Monday so far has been confirmation that Michael Dunlop will ride Honda machinery in the Superbike class.<\/p>\n<p>He had originally intended to compete with the Ducati V4 Panigale, but needs more development time on what he has described as a full World Superbike-spec machine.<\/p>\n<p>Dunlop will campaign a Honda in the Superbike class and a BMW in the Supestock races.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>A delay to Monday afternoon\u2019s first qualifying sessions at the 2026 Isle of Man TT is expected following a red flag in untimed practice.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 Isle of Man TT kicked off on Monday morning under perfect conditions, with the newcomers setting off at around 10:45am local time.<\/p>\n<p>This was followed by the Supersport and Sportbike class, with Sidecars and Superbike\/Superstocks having sessions into the early afternoon.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/tt-red-flag.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Red flag at the 2026 Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>All sessions so far have been untimed, with the first time sessions originally scheduled for 2:15pm local time.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>However, a red flag with around 10 minutes of the final untimed session for Superbike\/Superstock is set to cause some disruption to the timetable.<\/p>\n<p>A statement from the TT noted that it was dealing with an incident at Parliament Square.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>A brief statement from the TT read: \u201cA red flag has been issued and the session has been stopped.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Race Control are currently managing an incident that occurred at Parliament Square, Ramsey,&#8221; it added.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;A further update will be issued in due course.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;Please remember all roads remain closed around the TT Mountain Course until a further update is provided. For the safety of yourself and others you must not enter closed roads as there may still be vehicles moving around the course.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The original qualifying schedule for Monday was due to begin at 2:15pm with Supersport\/Sportbike.<\/p>\n<p>The Sidecars were then set for a 3pm session, before the day concluded with Superbike\/Superstock at 3:55pm local time.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifying is due to continue on Tuesday evening from 6:30pm, with running taking place on Wednesday afternoon and the evening.<\/p>\n<p>Thursday is now scheduled to be a rest day, though can be used as a contingency session of needed by the organisers.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Practice week is set to conclude on Friday from 10:30am local time, with racing beginning on Saturday with the first contests for the Superstock and Sidecar classes.<\/p>\n<p>The big news out of the TT on Monday so far has been confirmation that Michael Dunlop will ride Honda machinery in the Superbike class.<\/p>\n<p>He had originally intended to compete with the Ducati V4 Panigale, but needs more development time on what he has described as a full World Superbike-spec machine.<\/p>\n<p>Dunlop will campaign a Honda in the Superbike class and a BMW in the Supestock races.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/rr\/news\/1096215\/1\/2026-isle-man-tt-qualifying-delay-expected-after-red-flag-first-practice&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/isle-of-man-tt-races-2024-hillberry-jpg_31546387.jpeg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] 2026 Isle of Man TT: Qualifying delay expected after red flag in first practice Opening practice for the 2026 Isle of Man TT has been red-flagged Lewis Duncan 25 May 2026 Share Isle of Man TT \u00a9\u00a0Isle of Man TT Add as a preferred source A delay to Monday afternoon\u2019s first qualifying [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[47,226],"class_list":["post-1954945","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crash-net","tag-crawlmanager"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1954945","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1954945"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1954945\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1954945"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1954945"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1954945"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}