Mark Purslow

Peter Hickman has paid tributes to the five riders who died at the 2022 Isle of Man TT but offered a defence of the event: “We are here because we love it”.

The Isle of Man TT race organisers plan to investigate the manner of the deaths of five riders to offer “recommendations on the way the event will be delivered in the future”.

Sidecar TT racer Olivier Lavorel is confirmed to have died from injuries sustained in a crash during the early stages of the first 2022 Isle of Man TT Sidecar race earlier today [Saturday 4 June].

Mark Purslow’s family have released a touching tribute to him after his tragic passing at the Isle of Man TT.

Peter Hickman returned to the head of the leaderboard on day four of qualifying practice at the 2022 Isle of Man TT, a session otherwise marred by confirmation that competitor Mark Purslow was killed in an accident at Ballagarey.

2022 Isle of Man TT competitor Mark Purslow has died after an accident during the fourth qualifying session.