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Manx Grand Prix fatal qualifying accidents

Overview

Two motorcycle riders died during qualifying sessions at the 2026 Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man.

The first fatality occurred on a Tuesday when 29-year-old Swiss rider Mauro Poncini died following a collision at Cruickshanks in Ramsey while competing in the Supertwin and Supersport categories. A second rider involved in that incident sustained minor injuries.

The second fatality occurred on Wednesday when 37-year-old British rider Sam Naughton died following a crash at Doran’s Bend during the third qualifying session.

Organizers have initiated multi-agency investigations into the accidents. The event takes place on the Snaefell Mountain Course, a circuit noted for its high speeds and lack of significant barriers, which has seen 269 fatalities since 1907.

Entities

Mauro Poncini · Manx Grand Prix · Sam Naughton · Isle of Man · Swiss Moto

Timeline

21 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Manx Grand Prix: Two racers killed in separate qualifying accidents
Two racers, Mauro Poncini and Sam Naughton, have died in separate qualifying accidents during the Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man.
24 days ago

[SPORTS] 16 sources
Manx Grand Prix: Two riders killed in qualifying accidents
Two riders, Mauro Poncini and Sam Naughton, have died during qualifying sessions for the 2026 Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man.

Sources

crash.net · diariodistrito.sapo.pt · espansionetv.it · gbnews.com · independent.co.uk · motori.fanpage.it · myasthenia.org · nova.rs · realnewsmagazine.net · sapo.pt · sport.hotnews.ro · sportal.gr · sportal.it · sportal.rs · sportgeza.hu · upday.com · weekend.at · winnipegfreepress.com