TT 2026: Maria Costello airlifted to Noble's Hospital after red flag incident in Sidecar qualifying

Her passenger, Shaun Parker, was taken to Noble’s by ambulance after the crash, which happened at Brandish.

Costello sustained reported head injuries and was said to be conscious and talking in an official TT update.

Parker sustained reported leg and arm injuries and was also described as conscious and talking.

The incident happened with around eight minutes remaining in the Sidecar qualifying session on Tuesday evening.

Earlier, Costello was involved in a minor incident in solo qualifying after crashing at Governor’s Dip.