MGP 2024: Alex Sinclair excluded after drugs test

The rider has been removed from the event with immediate effect

Manx Grand Prix competitor Alex Sinclair has been excluded from this year's event after returning a positive test for a 'recreational drug'.

In a statement, ACU Events Ltd. says this comes following a random drugs test carried out as part of the event's drug and alcohol screening protocols.

Sinclair's exclusion is with immediate effect.

ACU Events Ltd. adds: "The matter will be passed to the Auto-Cycle Union, the national governing body for motorcycle sport in Great Britain (less Northern Ireland). Sanctions for competitors caught doping can be a ban from ACU competitions for a minimum of two years.
 
"The Manx Grand Prix Races and ACU share a strict zero-tolerance policy for the presence of drugs and alcohol for officials and competitors during an event period."

UPDATE: At 4.45pm organisers issued a correction to the information released to the public today. They have confirmed Alex Sinclair recorded a 'non-negative' test result and not a 'positive' result as originally stated. You can find out more HERE.