On Friday, the Isle of Man TT was halted by a red flag following a crash involving Peter Hickman. Reports confirmed that Hickman remained conscious after the incident, ending his participation in the day’s mountain course activities.
According to an official statement, Hickman, riding Bike No. 10, crashed at Kerrowmoar during the third qualifying session of TT 2025. He was reported to be conscious and stable, then airlifted to Noble Hospital for further assessment. Additional updates will be shared in due course.
The crash happened at 6:40 pm during a combined qualifying session for superbike, superstock, and supersport categories. Prior to the crash, Hickman had the second-fastest Superbike qualifying time, clocking a speed of 131.326 mph on his BMW, just behind Davey Todd’s 132.673 mph. Hickman also ranked second in Superstock qualifying with a speed of 132.29 mph, trailing Dean Harrison’s 132.853 mph. In Supersport qualifiers, Hickman secured the third fastest time, with Harrison and Michael Dunlop leading the pack.
Hickman is a 14-time TT race winner and holds the event’s fastest lap record of 136.358 mph set two years ago. This year, he co-founded the late 8ten Racing team with Todd, aiming for success despite the collapse of the FHO race which limited their track time. Both Hickman and Todd were considered strong contenders to win this year’s TT, alongside Michael Dunlop.
Fan Take: This news is significant for racing fans as it highlights the inherent risks top riders face at the Isle of Man TT, one of the most challenging road races in the world. Hickman’s crash and his condition will be closely watched, with the outcome potentially influencing the competition’s dynamics and the future safety measures in the sport.
