The 2026 Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT fire into life around the Mountain Course this Sunday (August 16).

Action begins with newcomers speed-controlled laps followed by qualifying for the Junior, Sportbike, Senior and Supersport MGP classes.

Further MGP and Classic qualifying sessions take place each day next week until racing gets underway on Saturday, August 22 and then on August 24 and 25.

The Classic races begin on the Monday (Aug 24) before a full day on Wednesday, August 26 and again two days later on Friday, August 28, with a rest day/contingency in-between.

Road closures: Sunday, August 16 - 12.45pm to no later than 6pm; Monday, August 17 - 6-9pm; Tuesday, August 18 - 6- 9pm; Wednesday, August 19 - 6-9pm; Thursday, August 20 - 6-9pm; Friday, August 21 - 9.30am-5pm; Saturday, August 22 - 9.30am-9pm; Monday, August 24 - 9.30am-5pm and 6-9pm; Wednesday, August 26 - 9.30am-5pm and 6-9pm; Friday, August 27 - 9.30am-5pm and 6-9pm.

- A full preview appears in this week's Manx Independent, on sale now.