A second rider has died during this week’s Manx Grand Prix qualifying.

Organisers have confirmed that 37-year-old Sam Naughton lost his life after an incident at Doran’s Bend in Wednesday afternoon’s session.

A statement released on Wednesday evening said: ‘The Manx Grand Prix Races is deeply saddened to announce that Sam Naughton, 37, from Castletown, died in an incident during Wednesday afternoon’s qualifying at the 2026 Manx Grand Prix.

‘The incident occurred at Doran’s Bend, during the third qualifying session of the event.

‘Having made his debut in 2025, Sam was in his second year of competing at the Manx Grand Prix, and was a regular competitor at a number of other road racing events since he began racing in 2020.

‘The Manx Grand Prix Races pass on their deepest sympathy to his wife Charlotte, his children Bonnie, Liam, Jesse and Parker, his family, and friends.’