Isle of Man TT 2025: Peter Hickman hurt in red flagged third qualifying

Peter Hickman suffered a crash at Kerrowmoar during the third qualifying session of TT 2025. The 14-time TT winner was taken by air to Noble’s Hospital and was reported to be conscious and in a stable condition.

He is said to be ‘comfortable’ and ‘in good spirits’ and is being treated for chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries.

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The session was due to be restarted following the crash, but a heavy downpour on the west of the island meant that the sessions was cancelled.

Earlier in the day the second qualifying session got underway in bright sunshine with the fastest lap being set by Dean Harrison onboard his Superstock Honda Racing Fireblade.

Harrison has been setting the pace throughout this year’s TT and his 132.853mph lap laid down another benchmark to his rivals. Peter Hickman was close behind onboard his Superstock BMW with a 132.290 to lead his team mate Davey Todd who posted a 132.195mph lap.

Michael Dunlop was fourth albeit 15 seconds down on Todd with a 130.225mph lap ahead of a resurgent Ian Hutchinson.

Superbike practice session

In Superbikes Davey Todd set the pace onboard his 8Ten Racing BMW with a 132.673mph lap. It was an important and confidence boosting step for Todd who hadn’t been comfortable on his Superbike in the earlier sessions.

Second fastest was Hickman followed by local man Conor Cummins on the Burrows Engineering BMW, making it three M1000RRs in the top three positions.

First Honda runner was Nathan Harrison who posted and impressive 130.172mph lap to finish ahead of Michael Dunlop.

Supersport showdown

In Supersport it was that man Dean Harrison again with a stunning 128.093mph lap onboard his sweet handling Honda Racing CBR600RR.

He finished ahead of Michael Dunlop riding the seriously rapid Milwaukee Ducati Panigale V2. Third place went to Hickman riding his 765cc Triumph making it three different manufacturers ion the top three. Davey Todd, Josh Brookes, and James Hillier rounded out the top six.

Dunlop leads the Supertwins

Michael Dunlop took top honours in the Supertwin class, posting a stunning 122.159mph lap onboard his factory SC-1 Paton.

The 29-time TT winner left his lap to the last minute, in fact he was released from pitlane after the chequered flag had been waved at the end of the session, but was still able to start his lap. 

His lap eclipsed the impressive Michael Evans onboard the Dafabet Racing Kawasaki who had sat at the top of the timing sheets for the majority of the session with a 121.426mph lap.

Third place went to the Dominic Herbertson onboard his Paton with Mike Browne and Davey Todd rounding out the top five.

Sidecars hit 120mph

In Sidecars it was the Crowe brothers Ryan and Callum who once again set a stunning pace and the first 120mph lap of the 2025 TT.

Their closets rival was Peter Founds and Jevan Walmsley who were 34.529 seconds back with Ben Birchall and Patrick Rosney a further 15 seconds adrift.

Two qualifying sessions are now scheduled tomorrow (Saturday) with the opening Superbike race planned for Sunday.