Weather conditions expected to improve ahead of afternoon MGP qualifying

Organisers aiming to complete two qualifying sessions today

Manx Grand Prix organisers are hoping to get two qualifying sessions in today.

The contingency daytime road closures are due to come in at 12.30pm, with the first bikes due away from Glencrutchery Road at 1pm.

The course will reopen at 4.30pm before shutting again at 6pm.

Weather conditions have prevented any action taking place since Sunday's opening qualifying session.

George Shimmin from Ronaldsway Met Office is optimistic conditions will improve by lunchtime: