A Spanish competitor has died at the Isle of Man TT.
Optimark Road Racing Team rider Raul Torras Martinez was involved in a crash on the final lap of Tuesday evening's Supertwin race.
It is understood the 46-year-old came off at the Alpine section of the Mountain Course between the 16th and 17th mile markers.
Read more: Isle of Man TT results as Michael Dunlop surges to Supertwin win
Torras Martinez was an experienced TT rider, having taken part in 21 races since making his debut on the island in 2017.
He was also the fastest ever Spanish rider to have competed at the event.
A statement from the organisers said: "With great sadness, the Isle of Man TT Races can confirm that Raul Torras Martinez, 46, from Sant Hilari Sacalm, Spain, was killed in an accident during the first Supertwin Race of the 2023 Isle of Man TT Races.
"The accident occurred at Alpine, between the 16th and 17th mile markers, on the third and final lap of the race.
"Raul was an experienced TT competitor who made his debut in 2017, with a best result of 15th in last year’s Supertwin Race. He recorded his fastest ever lap of the TT Mountain Course earlier today in the Superstock Race, with a lap at an average speed of 125.470mph whilst securing a 20th-place finish. Raul was the fastest Spaniard ever to have lapped the TT Course.
"In total, Raul competed in 21 TT races and his performances earned him a total of 18 Bronze Replicas.
"The Isle of Man TT Races pass on their deepest sympathy to Raul’s family, friends, and loved ones.”
READ NEXT:
- Warren Feeney 'jumped at the chance' to become Glentoran's new manager
Rodney McAree says he is 'fortunate' to make Dungannon Swifts return
Northern Ireland coach on verge of record Kenyan Premier League title win
Sign up to our free sports newsletter to get the latest headlines to your inbox
