The openin𓃲g of the site to fans at the Isle of Man TT has been delayed by 24 ho🍌urs due to bad weather.

A statement from the Isle of Man TT read: “Due to the impact of the severe wඣeather conditions earlier in the week, the 2024 Isle of Man TT Races site will no longer open to the public as planned on Saturday 25th 𓄧May.

“Despite the event’s production team working tirelessly to get the site-build back on schedule, a decision has been made to delay the opening unti♊l 09:00am on Sunday 26th May.

“Th🅺e weather conditions have had a significant impact on the ground conditions and the safety🌼 of everyone must remain paramount.

“This news will come🧔 as a disappointment to many, especially visiting fans as well as traders who will be impacted by this delay.

“The public should be aware that it may be necessary for the site to remain closed on Sunday 26t🌜h May. A final decision will be made on this by 12:00 on Saturday 25th May.

“For information the site consists of the TไT Grandstand, Paddock, Fan Park an🃏d Car Parks.”

Strong winds and heavy rain on Thursday night caused extra work, with lꩵimited manpower, to clear the site before the bikes hit the track for the first time this year on Monday.

Tents, marꦅquees, fencing and 𒈔signage were damaged by the weather as the wind hit nearly 50mph (80km/h).

Head of motorsport Paul Phillips told BBC: "This is not the first time we have had bad weather during this period and we ha😼ve got a well-rehearsed plan and approach for doing this kind of thing."

"Providing the weather plays ball, the💖re will be bikes on track for Monday m🦩orning."

H🧜e described the clean-up as "quite a big undertaking" with a "finite amount of man power, r෴esources and time".

There was also some disruption 🌃to flights a𒀰nd ferries to the Isle of Man due to the weather.

The 2024 Isle of Man TT begi🔯ns on Monday May 27 and runs until Saturday June 8.