Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Day five of qualifying at the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races brought a change in conditions, with cooler temperatures and variable weather shaping the final sessions before race week.
Riders focused on completing laps and refining setup rather than outright pace, ahead of the opening races. There were encouraging signs for a number of competitors, from experienced names continuing to build rhythm to newcomers settling into the demands of the Mountain Course.
As ever, the final day of qualifying offered a clearer picture of riders to look out for, but we will only get a true indication of form once racing begins.
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Day five of qualifying at the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races brought a change in conditions, with cooler temperatures and variable weather shaping the final sessions before race week.
Riders focused on completing laps and refining setup rather than outright pace, ahead of the opening races. There were encouraging signs for a number of competitors, from experienced names continuing to build rhythm to newcomers settling into the demands of the Mountain Course.
As ever, the final day of qualifying offered a clearer picture of riders to look out for, but we will only get a true indication of form once racing begins.
🎵 Copyrighted music licensed from Lickd. lickd.co
Gravity's Rainbow by Klaxons, https://t.lickd.co/l/b8aqdgAYk4q
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You can also follow the action on The Isle of Man TT Races Official Facebook page: facebook.com/TTRacesOfficial
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