TT 2026: Maria Costello transferred to hospital in Aintree after red flag crash in Sidecar qualifying - 'serious but stable' condition update
Maria Costello is in a ‘serious but stable’ condition following an incident in Sidecar qualifying at the Isle of Man TT on Tuesday.
In an update on Wednesday, the TT organisers said she has been transferred to Aintree for further treatment after sustaining head injuries in the red flag crash, which happened at Brandish.
Costello, from Northampton, was initially taken by Airmed helicopter to Noble’s Hospital in Douglas.
Her passenger, Shaun Parker, is receiving treatment for chest, leg, arm and facial injuries.
The official statement read: “Maria Costello MBE and Shaun Parker, sidecar outfit number 28, came off at Brandish yesterday during the second lap of the first qualifying session of the 2026 Isle of Man TT Races resulting in a Red Flag.
“Following the incident, Maria was taken to Noble's Hospital by Airmed for further assessment and treatment, and passenger, Shaun was taken to Noble's Hospital by ambulance. “Maria has since been transferred to Aintree. Her condition is currently reported as serious but stable, and she continues to be assessed and receive treatment for injuries sustained. “Shaun’s condition is reported as conscious and talking, and he continues to receive treatment for chest, leg, arm and facial injuries sustained. “The Isle of Man TT Races send their best wishes to both Maria and Shaun, and thank the Marshals and the MRMS medical team for their continued diligence and professionalism.”