Fundraiser Launched for Motorsport Legend After Suffering Life-Changing Injuries

Fundraiser launched for motorsport legend after suffering life-changing injuries

Maria Costello was awarded an MBE in 2009, but has been paralysed following a sidecar accident after they hit a hare on the course

TT 2026: Fundraiser set up for Maria Costello after Northampton racer 'currently paralysed' following Sidecar crash

Maria Costello MBE has been left ‘currently paralysed’ following a crash during Sidecar qualifying at the Isle of Man TT.

TT racer Maria Costello facing 'lifelong impact' from injuries suffered in sidecar crash

GoFundMe aiming to raise £200K for rider receiving treatment in Aintree Hospital

Crowdfunding campaign for injured sidecar rider after TT crash

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to support popular Isle of Man TT competitor Maria Costello, after the full details of the life-changing injuries she sustained during sidecar practice for the 2026 race were detailed.Costello, who was celebrating 30 years racing on the Mountain Course this year, crashed on the approach to Brandish corner last Tuesday night during practice for the two ultimately scrapped sidecar races.The crash occurred …

Isle of Man TT 2026: Sidecar racer 'currently paralysed' after qualifying crash

‘Maria will need further surgery over the coming weeks and months and require specialist rehab and physio support’