Isle of Man TT: What did qualifying tell us about who might win races?

Qualifying for the Isle of Man TT set the stage for potential race winners, with Dean Harrison dominating across Superbike, Superstock, and Senior classes. The Honda Racing rider posted a 133.925 mph lap on the Mountain Course in opening Superbike qualifying, then improved to 134.877 mph in cooler, windier conditions, establishing himself as the pre‑race favorite. Peter Hickman, on an 8TEN Racing BMW, was second at 132.712 mph, while Australian Josh Brookes ranked third on the DAO Racing Honda. The session confirmed Harrison’s pace as the clear pace-setter heading into Sunday’s events.