MGP qualifying session abandoned after red flag

Qualifying was red flagged 10 minutes into the first session

The first evening qualifying session for the Manx Grand Prix has been abandoned after a red flag incident 10 minutes in.

Organisers said rider Andy McAllister had been taken to hospital with suspected arm injuries after a crash at the Black Dub in the west of the island.

The road surface could not be cleaned to a sufficient standard in time for the session to continue, they added.

The Isle of Man Constabulary has advised motorists to take extra care when travelling through the area once the roads have reopened.

Organisers said Andy McAllister had been taken to hospital with suspected arm injuries

Evening qualifying sessions are due to continue on Tuesday with roads around the 37.7-mile (61 km) Mountain Course closed each evening until Thursday from 18:00 until no later than 21:00 BST.

Drivers have been warned to expect disruption during the closures and plan for journeys to take longer than usual.

The 2025 events run until 29 August, with the first races due to take place on Saturday in the Manx Grand Prix (MGP) classes.

Friday's scheduled qualifying is due to be run using an afternoon closure, with the evening available as a contingency.

Conversely, contingency sessions have also been put in place for Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

The opening session of this year's event took place on Sunday afternoon, with Junior and Senior MGP classes taking to the circuit following a speed-controlled lap for newcomers.

The Manx Grand Prix and Classic TT races run until 29 August

Scheduled qualifying classes

Tuesday

18:30 - Senior / Supersport MGP

19:20 - Junior / Supertwin MGP

Wednesday

18:30 - Formula 1 Classic / Lightweight Classic

19:20 - Lightweight Classic / Historic Senior / Historic Junior

Thursday

18:30 - Senior/Supersport MGP / Formula 1 Classic / Junior/Supertwin MGP

19:20 - Lightweight Classic / Historic Senior / Historic Junior

Friday

13:00 - Senior/Supersport MGP / Junior/Supertwin MGP / Formula 1 Classic

14:35 - Lightweight Classic / Historic Senior / Historic Junior

The 2025 event has seen the reintroduction of the Classic TT in a bid to increase visitor numbers.

First run in 2013, the brand was scrapped for the classic classes when racing returned following the coronavirus pandemic in 2022.