Peter Hickman Reveals Component Failure Behind High-Speed Isle of Man TT Crash
According to a report from Crash.net, Peter Hickman, the 14-time Isle of Man TT winner, has confirmed that a component failure was responsible for his high-speed qualifying crash that ruled him out of this year’s event. The incident occurred at Kerrowmoar during the opening lap of the third Superbike and Superstock qualifying session, where Hickman was travelling at approximately 140mph.
In the crash, Hickman sustained multiple injuries, including broken ribs, vertebrae, a collarbone, and a fractured scapula. The incident sparked initial speculation that a fairing failure or oil on the track may have contributed to the accident. However, Hickman has now revealed that contact between the exhaust and rear tyre caused the accident, resulting from a failed exhaust mounting bracket.
In a video posted to Instagram, Hickman explained his condition and the circumstances surrounding the crash. "Sorry it’s taken me a while to give you a little update on my condition, but here it is! It’s been two and a half weeks since I had quite a fast crash at the Isle of Man TT 2025," he said. Hickman went on to describe his injuries, stating that he had "broken my left collarbone, my left scapula and my shoulder blade down the back is in three pieces. I broke three ribs and four vertebrae in my back."
Hickman expressed his gratitude to the marshals and medics who attended to him at the scene, saying, "I just want say a massive thanks to the marshals and medics that looked after me at the time. They did a fantastic job. I don’t remember much about it because I was knocked out. I don’t remember the lap leading up to it and in fact, the first time I properly woke up, I woke up in hospital." He also thanked the organisers, fans, and his team, 8TEN Racing BMW, for their support.
The Crash.net report reveals that Hickman’s team is conducting further analysis to determine the exact cause of the component failure. However, Hickman has confirmed that it was not a fairing failure or oil on the track that led to the accident, but rather a failed bracketry that holds the exhaust in place. "The team are doing some more analysis at the minute. But it wasn’t the fairing, like was speculated about. It wasn’t oil either. I know a lot of people thought they saw smoke," he explained.
Hickman concluded by thanking his team and expressing his disappointment at the incident. "I want to thank the 8TEN Racing BMW team by Monster Energy. They looked after me loads. It’s none of the guys’ fault at all who have been working on the bike. The bike had generally been faultless. Obviously, it is a brand-new bike to us. We’ve not done a lot of testing and things like this can happen sometimes." As reported by Crash.net, Hickman’s accident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in high-speed motorsport and the importance of rigorous testing and inspection procedures.
