Get Ready for Uninterrupted TT Action: Live Qualifying Sessions and Races to be Aired Online
In an exciting development for road racing enthusiasts, coverage of every qualifying session and every race will be broadcast live online through a dedicated digital channel, accessible via a live pass, throughout the two weeks of the TT event. This marks a significant shift from previous years, where only highlights of the iconic event were made available to fans.
The digital channel, launching next spring, will become the exclusive destination for live race coverage and will offer an array of original content year-round. Included in the lineup is an eight-part docuseries and a feature-length documentary film, echoing the style of “Closer to the Edge,” a favorite among fans.
Isle of Man TT 2022: Mark Your Calendars and Secure Your Tickets
To coincide with what would have been the Senior Race Day, the Isle of Man’s Department for Enterprise, promoter of the TT Races, revealed several thrilling updates for the event’s future format. This comes after the cancellation of the 2021 event in November due to ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The highly anticipated 2022 event is set to take place from Sunday, 29 May to Friday, 10 June. The opening qualifying session, which has been expanded for next year, will get underway on the Sunday afternoon. While qualifying will span six days, the final session of the fortnight will now conclude on Friday afternoon, providing competitors more time to prepare for the races.
Updates to the race-day program include the introduction of a single warm-up lap each morning, replacing midweek qualifying and practice sessions. This change will lead to a streamlined daily schedule, with roads opening earlier than previously scheduled.
Additionally, 2022 will see the Lightweight TT transform with a new name and rulebook. The latest regulations permit both Yamaha and Aprilia to compete in the category, marking a milestone in the modern era.
The newly titled Bennetts Supertwin TT regulations will allow twin-cylinder machines up to 700cc, such as the Aprilia RS660, Yamaha MT-07, and YZF-R7, to join the competition.
Furthermore, the sidecar class will undergo its most significant shift in three decades, as 900cc parallel twin-cylinder engines, typically found in the KTM 890 DUKE and BMW F900R, will be permitted to compete alongside the classic 600cc four-cylinder and 675cc three-cylinder outfits.
Organizers are seeking to introduce further changes in 2023, pending local public consultation. This proposal includes:
- An expanded race programme, featuring six race days instead of four
- Increasing the total number of races from eight to ten
- The introduction of a second race for the Superstock and Supertwin classes
With these revolutionary updates, the Isle of Man TT is poised to deliver even more thrilling experiences for road racing fans worldwide.
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