David Datzer is set to make his Isle of Man TT return in 2026 after missing the 2025 event through injury.
Datzer was injured at a Czech road race before last year’s Isle of Man TT, the German not returning to racing until the end of the IRRC season at Frohburg where he finished third.
The 33-year-old makes his return this year with the Roadhouse Macau team, partnering Brian McCormack, as was the plan for 2025 before the Stare Mesto crash.
“I’m looking forward to a great and successful season with Roadhouse Macau,” said Datzer, who will pilot the team’s BMW M1000 RR in the 1,000cc classes as well as a Triumph Stree Triple 765 RS prepared by PHR Performance in the Supersport class.
“I’d like to improve on my best lap time, riding the BMW M1000RR – a bike that I know well.
“After my injuries in 2025, the most important thing is to be back on the bike, fit, and enjoying the Mountain Course again. My dream is to enter the 130mph club.”
McCormack added: “I’m really looking forward to 2026 and to having the team I wanted in 2025.
“David [Datzer] couldn’t race with us last year because of his injuries but he’s now fully recovered, we want to help him reach his goals at the TT.
“It’s been a busy winter as a team owner, organising everything while still preparing myself, but I’m in really good shape and great people around us with excellent sponsors and partners.”
