TT 2016: Technical director apologises to Ian Hutchinson over Supersport confusion

A question was raised concerning the size of the pistons used in Hutchinson’s Team Traction Control Yamaha R6, although the parts were later confirmed as eligible.

A statement issued by the organisers on Monday evening said on behalf of Technical Director Adrian Gorst said: “I made an initial comment in the heat of the moment during post race inspection but on closer examination and after reviewing the TT regulations it became clear that the piston was eligible and complied with the Technical Regulations for the Supersport Class.

“At no point were any of the machines formally declared illegal and no formal protest was received from any of the other competing teams or riders. I would like to apologise to anyone affected by my comment.”

Hutchinson took to social media to demand an apology, writing on Twitter: “I won’t be happy until the scrutineer involved apologises for his incompetence in creating this suspicion!”