Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMauro Poncini died in a qualifying crash (Instagram)Swiss motorcyclist Mauro Poncini has died at the age of 29 following a crash during a qualifying session for the Manx Grand Prix. Poncini, who was making his debut appearance on the Isle of Man Mountain Course, was involved in a two-rider collision at Cruickshanks on Tuesday. The second rider involved in the incident sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. Poncini is the 272nd participant to be killed on the Isle of Man circuit since 1911, following the death of British competitor Daniel Ingham in May. Racing on the island remains among the most dangerous in the world, with a number of other recent crashes resulting in injuries to competitors. In fullManx Grand Prix rider Mauro Poncini dies in qualifying crashMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Swiss motorcyclist killed in Manx Grand Prix qualifying collision
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMauro Poncini died in a qualifying crash (Instagram)Swiss motorcyclist Mauro Poncini has died at the age of 29 following a crash during a qualifying session for the Manx Grand Prix. Poncini, who was making his debut appearance on the Isle of Man Mountain Course, was involved in a two-rider collision at Cruickshanks on Tuesday. The second rider involved in the incident sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment. Poncini is the 272nd participant to be killed on the Isle of Man circuit since 1911, following the death of British competitor Daniel Ingham in May. Racing on the island remains among the most dangerous in the world, with a number of other recent crashes resulting in injuries to competitors. In fullManx Grand Prix rider Mauro Poncini dies in qualifying crashMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
