British Isle of Man TT rider Daniel Ingham has died following a crash during a qualifying session, organisers confirmed on Thursday. The 33-year-old was involved in a fatal collision at Doran's Bend on the first lap of the third qualifying session.
Ingham, an experienced competitor on the island, had won the 2024 Senior Manx Grand Prix and was making his debut at the renowned TT races. His death marks the 271st fatality since the event's inception in 1911.
The announcement comes after officials suspended all sidecar racing for the remainder of the event, citing safety concerns following several other serious incidents. Wednesday's evening qualifying session was red-flagged after brothers Ryan and Callum Crowe crashed their sidecar, both sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
On Tuesday evening, Maria Costello and passenger Shaun Parker also crashed, with Costello transferred to Aintree Hospital in Liverpool in a serious but stable condition.
Organisers stated: 'We recognise the long-standing history of sidecar racing at the TT, together with the commitment of the competitors, teams and supporters involved in the class. This decision has not been taken lightly. However, the safety of competitors, spectators, marshals, officials and all those involved in the event must remain the priority.'
The TT races on the island's challenging mountain circuit are scheduled to continue until 6 June.
