“We evaluated all possible options including moving the TT to a date later in the year but there are complexities and risks, including scaling up of certain infrastructure and critical delivery elements of the TT, as well as existing resident and visitor travel in late August, which would cause further disruption to thousands of people.
“We remain hopeful that the Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix can take place later in the year and we look forward to welcoming visitors to our Island again.”
The Department of Enterprise said that work was ongoing to ensure that the 2021 Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix, scheduled to run from Saturday 21st August to Friday 3rd September, could still go ahead as planned.
It also confirmed that 2022 would be the next scheduled TT, set to take place from Saturday May 28 to Saturday June 11.