Opening day of Isle of Man TT shortened by weather
The first day of the 2025 Isle of Man TT has been shortened due to the afternoon's forecasted rain showers.Roads around the 37.7 mile (61km) Mountain Course are being closed to allow for a speed controlled lap for newcomers followed by a free practice session.However, the afternoon's qualifying session has been scrapped by the clerk of the course due to the expected downpours.All roads around the course are due to be re-opened by 14:45 BST.
Schedule
10:40 - Newcomers Speed Controlled Lap10:55 - Supersport, Supertwin (1 lap, untimed)11:15 - Superbike, Superstock (1 lap, untimed)11:40 - Sidecar (1 lap, untimed)12:05 - Supersport, Supertwin (1 lap, untimed)12:25 - Superbike, Superstock (1 lap, untimed)12:40 - Sidecar (1 lap, untimed)
People have been reminded that the Mountain Road will remain one way in the direction of Douglas once it reopens.A ban on cycling on the A18 is also in place throughout the TT.Qualifying for the event is scheduled to run until Friday, with racing due to follow from Saturday until 7 June.
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