TT 2026: Team 'overwhelmed' at support for Maria Costello MBE

TT 2026: Team 'overwhelmed' at support for Maria Costello MBE

A fundraiser for paralysed sidecar racer Maria Costello MBE has exceeded all expectations and has left her 'overwhelmed'. That's from her team who have told Manx Radio it evidences the sense of community in the biking world. Maria, and her passenger Shaun Parker, were involved in what’s been described as a ‘horrific accident’ at Brandish during TT qualifying on 26 May. Siobhán Fletcher went to the paddock this week to catch up with Maria's sportbike mechanic Dale Extance. He gave us the latest update on her condition, and said she's been overwhelmed by the support she's seen from far and wide.

TT 2026: Maria's Road To Recovery

Efforts are underway to raise £200,000 for a TT rider who’s been left paralysed following a crash in qualifying. Sidecar racer Maria Costello is currently on the High Dependency Unit at The Walton Centre in Liverpool after breaking her back during the incident on Tuesday, 26 May. Her team, Maria Costello Racing, say she will now need to adapt ‘almost all aspects of her life’. They’re calling on motorsport fans to help support her recovery. News Editor Tessa Hawley has been speaking to her manager Alan Gardner:

"It'll be awesome!": Pyrotechnics supplier prepares for DC/AC's final show

Tonight (2 June), renowned AC/DC tribute band DC/AC will take to the stage for the final time. The band are calling it a day after 22-years playing to crowds on the Isle of Man due to issues with ill health. The show is set to feature all manner of special effects. In this edition of Newscast, Lewis Foster speaks to Brian Diehl, the a pyrotechnics expert tasked with putting it together.

Sidecar teams react to decision to suspend class

There will be no more Sidecar action at this year's Isle of Man TT Races. Organisers confirmed the decision to suspend the class this week (28 May), describing it as a 'precautionary measure' taken following an incident involving a Sidecar team during the third qualifying session. Siobhán Fletcher went to the paddock after the news broke to get the reaction from competitors.

Manx National Heritage launches new visitor welcome hub

In this edition of Newscast, Lewis Foster pops in to Manx National Heritage's new visitor welcome hub in Castletown and speaks to Chief Executive Connie Lovel.