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Rider Dies After Multi-Rider Incident in Manx Grand Prix Qualifying
One rider died and another suffered minor injuries after a multi-rider crash, and officials have launched a multi-agency inquiry.
- On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, 29-year-old Swiss rider Mauro Poncini died following a crash involving two competitors at Cruickshanks, Ramsey, during Manx Grand Prix qualifying.
- The Manx Grand Prix Races confirmed the fatality, stating "It's with profound sadness that the Manx Grand Prix Races confirms that one competitor sustained fatal injuries." A second rider was hospitalized with "minor injuries."
- Qualifying sessions on the 37.7-mile Mountain Course faced repeated disruptions this week, with Sunday and Monday sessions affected by bad weather and red flags, necessitating Wednesday's contingency schedule.
- Prior to Tuesday, Italian rider Salvatore Sallustro was involved in a red-flag crash at Greeba Bridge on Sunday and was transferred to Aintree Hospital Liverpool for treatment.
- The Swiss Moto Federation described Poncini as having an "extraordinary heart," stating he "will forever remain part of our motorcycling family" following his death during his maiden MGP year.
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