By Adam Evans
Davey Lambert has died in hospital after a crash in the opening Superbike race of the Isle of Man TT.
The 48-year-old rider from Gateshead came off his bike at Greeba Castle on the third lap of the race on Sunday and was treated at the scene.
He was taken by helicopter to Nobles Hospita before being transferred to Aintree Hospital in Liverpool where he passed away yesterday evening.
Davey made his Mountain Course debut at the Manx Grand Prix in 2014, finishing fourth in the Newcomers A race and 24th in the Junior Manx Grand Prix of the same year. He returned to the Manx Grand Prix in 2015 and recorded 9th and 11th place finishes in the Junior and Senior MGP respectively and was 8th in last year’s Senior MGP Race.
In a statement ACU Events Ltd say they wish "to pass on their deepest sympathy to his partner Tracey, his family and friends."