The Isle of Man Government and the Manx Motor Cycle Club have taken the decision to cancel this year’s Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix.

The event, which was formerly known as the Festival of Motorcycling, was due to take place between August 22 and September 4.

The decision to cancel has been taken following consultation between the Department for Enterprise and race organisers, the Manx Motor Cycle Club, taking into account the emergency measures including current border controls and travel restrictions caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic.

Minister for Enterprise Laurence Skelly MHK, announced the decision, said: ‘This is obviously a conclusion that we didn’t want to reach but unfortunately when all the factors and advice are considered we felt that it was important to make an early decision to provide clarity and certainty to race officials, fans and sponsors, as well as competitors themselves.’

More in Tuesday’s Isle of Man Examiner.