TT 2026: Spectacular pictures from a record-breaking opening night of qualifying on the Isle of Man

By Kyle White

News Letter Assistant Sports Editor

Published 27th May 2026, 01:08 BST

Qualifying commenced at the Isle of Man TT on Tuesday evening in glorious sunshine around the legendary Mountain Course.

Honda Racing star Dean Harrison set the fastest ever lap in an opening qualifying session at the TT at over 133mph to lead the Superbike times.

1. Michael Dunlop (Scars/MD Racing Ducati) during Tuesday's qualifying at Glen Helen on the Isle of Man

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2. John McGuinness wheelies his Honda Racing Fireblade through the K-Tree during Tuesday evening’s opening qualifying session at TT 2026.

John McGuinness wheelies his Honda Racing Fireblade through the K-Tree during Tuesday evening’s opening qualifying session at TT 2026. Photo: Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press

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3. Mike Browne on the Laycock Racing/Melbray Paton

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4. Shaun Anderson on the Penz 13 BMW during Tuesday evening's qualifying session at Glen Helen

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