Rider Sam Naughton is named as the second participant to die at the Manx Grand Prix, with organisers confirming his death on Wednesday afternoon. The Mirror reports he is from the Isle of Man and is competing in his second Manx Grand Prix.
The Daily Express notes that Naughton’s death on Wednesday follows the earlier loss of rider Mauro Poncini on Tuesday. Both outlets present the deaths as part of separate incidents during the event. Beyond confirming the sequence of fatalities and Naughton’s participation, the reports do not provide additional details about the circumstances of the crashes or any immediate changes to event operations.
