{"id":1969143,"date":"2026-06-02T10:49:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T07:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1969143"},"modified":"2026-06-02T10:49:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T07:49:38","slug":"2026-isle-of-man-tt-sunday-racing-becoming-more-likely-amid-weather-delays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1969143","title":{"rendered":"2026 Isle of Man TT Sunday racing \u201cbecoming more likely\u201d amid weather delays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/art-body-hickman-superbike-jpg.jpg?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 Sunday racing \u201cbecoming more likely\u201d amid weather delays<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>The Isle of Man TT says it is \u201cbecoming more likely\u201d that it will have to use its Sunday contingency period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Alex Whitworth <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-06-02T11:49:38+01:00\">02 Jun 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\/art-body-hickman-superbike-jpg.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/art-body-hickman-superbike-jpg.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/art-body-hickman-superbike-jpg.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/art-body-hickman-superbike-jpg.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/art-body-hickman-superbike-jpg.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/art-body-hickman-superbike-jpg.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/art-body-hickman-superbike-jpg.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/art-body-hickman-superbike-jpg.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/art-body-hickman-superbike-jpg.jpg?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>Peter Hickman, Isle of Man TT 2026, Superbike<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">Poor weather has led the 2026 Isle of Man TT to delay multiple races at the beginning of the second week of the event, and the use of the Sunday contingency period is \u201cbecoming more likely\u201d.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Racing was due to be opened last Saturday (30 May) by the Superstock class, but it was postponed due to bad weather. Sunday\u2019s Superbike TT ran smoothly and all six laps were completed, but the bad weather returned on Monday and has continued into today, prompting more delays at the road racing event.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Three one-hour delays to the Tuesday schedule were announced this morning, with the Supersport race now due to start at 14:00 having originally been planned for 11:00. The Sportbike race that was due to follow it does not yet have a start time.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Dean Harrison, Honda Superstock, 2026 Isle of Man TT.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Additionally, the aforementioned Superstock race that was originally scheduled for Saturday was rescheduled for this evening with a start time of 18:00. That plan has now been scrapped with bad weather expected to roll in again this evening.<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">The quantity of the delays early on in race week means the Isle of Man TT Clerk of the Course, Gary Thompson, is already considering the Sunday contingency period to try to fit as much of the race programme in as possible.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cObviously, we\u2019ve had some inclement weather over yesterday, we\u2019ve got more disruption today, and the likelihood is we\u2019re going to have more weather disruption over the next couple of days,\u201d said Thompson.<\/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 class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-d8405838350a31fc6cae96a8eaea5f95a029af5f12ec70b8a9fcd9597ae170d0\">  Michael Dunlop \u201ccomfortable\u201d in Isle of Man TT Supersport: \u201cGreat to have another win\u201d   Morning racing ruled out on Wednesday at 2026 Isle of Man TT <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe primary thing for me is rider safety, and obviously we\u2019ll only put the riders out in the best possible conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Michael Dunlop, Isle of Man TT.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, looking towards the end of the week\u2013 as I said we\u2019ve got this inclement period now, and the use of the contingency on Sunday afternoon is becoming more likely.\u00a0<\/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 class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0c9bbb4eec750cd301717651f7e079b24faa2a5c64c251245eab7d6ca7b81cd5\">  Peter Hickman praises Isle of Man TT organisers after \u2018wettest ever\u2019 conditions   Sportbike Race 1 cancelled at Isle of Man TT in latest weather disruption <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, although it\u2019s not confirmed yet \u2013 we\u2019ve yet to confirm that \u2013 we all have to be realistic and have that in the back of our minds, that we\u2019re likely to be racing on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cObviously, it\u2019s down to me to get all the race programme in and we\u2019re going to do that the best we can, but only if the conditions are suitable to put the riders out. As I keep saying, safety is absolutely paramount.\u201d<\/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 schedule delayed and reduced for second day of racing<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/dunlop-tt-26-ssp.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/dunlop-tt-26-ssp.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/dunlop-tt-26-ssp.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/dunlop-tt-26-ssp.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 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\/><\/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-3bbd0a1e17b6cec7b5ffd01b50b6083add6a739a1ef17a0996afd93cf91d5149\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.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\">Alex Whitworth<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Journalist<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Alex joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having covered consumer and racing motorcycle news at Visordown for two years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-84387d3db88b76c06c3a18a394799eb74417e89e87ac780e67149687a1eba4ca\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> Road Racing  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Two things making it \u201cdifficult\u201d for Dean Harrison to win in Isle of Man TT Supersport<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1780416734\"> 2h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/img_3877-jpg.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Dean Harrison, Honda, 2026 Isle of Man TT\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> Road Racing  News 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Credit: Isle of Man TT.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>The Isle of Man TT says it is \u201cbecoming more likely\u201d that it will have to use its Sunday contingency period.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Poor weather has led the 2026 Isle of Man TT to delay multiple races at the beginning of the second week of the event, and the use of the Sunday contingency period is \u201cbecoming more likely\u201d.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Racing was due to be opened last Saturday (30 May) by the Superstock class, but it was postponed due to bad weather. Sunday\u2019s Superbike TT ran smoothly and all six laps were completed, but the bad weather returned on Monday and has continued into today, prompting more delays at the road racing event.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Three one-hour delays to the Tuesday schedule were announced this morning, with the Supersport race now due to start at 14:00 having originally been planned for 11:00. The Sportbike race that was due to follow it does not yet have a start time.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Dean Harrison, Honda Superstock, 2026 Isle of Man TT.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Additionally, the aforementioned Superstock race that was originally scheduled for Saturday was rescheduled for this evening with a start time of 18:00. That plan has now been scrapped with bad weather expected to roll in again this evening.<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">The quantity of the delays early on in race week means the Isle of Man TT Clerk of the Course, Gary Thompson, is already considering the Sunday contingency period to try to fit as much of the race programme in as possible.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cObviously, we\u2019ve had some inclement weather over yesterday, we\u2019ve got more disruption today, and the likelihood is we\u2019re going to have more weather disruption over the next couple of days,\u201d said Thompson.<\/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 class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-d8405838350a31fc6cae96a8eaea5f95a029af5f12ec70b8a9fcd9597ae170d0\">  Michael Dunlop \u201ccomfortable\u201d in Isle of Man TT Supersport: \u201cGreat to have another win\u201d   Morning racing ruled out on Wednesday at 2026 Isle of Man TT <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe primary thing for me is rider safety, and obviously we\u2019ll only put the riders out in the best possible conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Michael Dunlop, Isle of Man TT.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, looking towards the end of the week\u2013 as I said we\u2019ve got this inclement period now, and the use of the contingency on Sunday afternoon is becoming more likely.\u00a0<\/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 class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0c9bbb4eec750cd301717651f7e079b24faa2a5c64c251245eab7d6ca7b81cd5\">  Peter Hickman praises Isle of Man TT organisers after \u2018wettest ever\u2019 conditions   Sportbike Race 1 cancelled at Isle of Man TT in latest weather disruption <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, although it\u2019s not confirmed yet \u2013 we\u2019ve yet to confirm that \u2013 we all have to be realistic and have that in the back of our minds, that we\u2019re likely to be racing on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cObviously, it\u2019s down to me to get all the race programme in and we\u2019re going to do that the best we can, but only if the conditions are suitable to put the riders out. As I keep saying, safety is absolutely paramount.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Poor weather has led the 2026 Isle of Man TT to delay multiple races at the beginning of the second week of the event, and the use of the Sunday contingency period is \u201cbecoming more likely\u201d.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Racing was due to be opened last Saturday (30 May) by the Superstock class, but it was postponed due to bad weather. Sunday\u2019s Superbike TT ran smoothly and all six laps were completed, but the bad weather returned on Monday and has continued into today, prompting more delays at the road racing event.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Three one-hour delays to the Tuesday schedule were announced this morning, with the Supersport race now due to start at 14:00 having originally been planned for 11:00. The Sportbike race that was due to follow it does not yet have a start time.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/harrisonstk_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Dean Harrison, Honda Superstock, 2026 Isle of Man TT.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Additionally, the aforementioned Superstock race that was originally scheduled for Saturday was rescheduled for this evening with a start time of 18:00. That plan has now been scrapped with bad weather expected to roll in again this evening.<\/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 dir=\"ltr\">The quantity of the delays early on in race week means the Isle of Man TT Clerk of the Course, Gary Thompson, is already considering the Sunday contingency period to try to fit as much of the race programme in as possible.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cObviously, we\u2019ve had some inclement weather over yesterday, we\u2019ve got more disruption today, and the likelihood is we\u2019re going to have more weather disruption over the next couple of days,\u201d said Thompson.<\/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 class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-d8405838350a31fc6cae96a8eaea5f95a029af5f12ec70b8a9fcd9597ae170d0\">  Michael Dunlop \u201ccomfortable\u201d in Isle of Man TT Supersport: \u201cGreat to have another win\u201d   Morning racing ruled out on Wednesday at 2026 Isle of Man TT <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe primary thing for me is rider safety, and obviously we\u2019ll only put the riders out in the best possible conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dunlop_1600x900.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Michael Dunlop, Isle of Man TT.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Isle of Man TT<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, looking towards the end of the week\u2013 as I said we\u2019ve got this inclement period now, and the use of the contingency on Sunday afternoon is becoming more likely.\u00a0<\/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 class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0c9bbb4eec750cd301717651f7e079b24faa2a5c64c251245eab7d6ca7b81cd5\">  Peter Hickman praises Isle of Man TT organisers after \u2018wettest ever\u2019 conditions   Sportbike Race 1 cancelled at Isle of Man TT in latest weather disruption <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, although it\u2019s not confirmed yet \u2013 we\u2019ve yet to confirm that \u2013 we all have to be realistic and have that in the back of our minds, that we\u2019re likely to be racing on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cObviously, it\u2019s down to me to get all the race programme in and we\u2019re going to do that the best we can, but only if the conditions are suitable to put the riders out. As I keep saying, safety is absolutely paramount.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/rr\/news\/1096720\/1\/2026-isle-man-tt-sunday-racing-becoming-more-likely-amid-weather-delays&#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\/art-body-hickman-superbike-jpg.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] 2026 Isle of Man TT Sunday racing \u201cbecoming more likely\u201d amid weather delays The Isle of Man TT says it is \u201cbecoming more likely\u201d that it will have to use its Sunday contingency period. 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