Motorcyclist Franck Petricola has died following an accident during qualifying at the Isle of Man TT, organisers have confirmed.
The 32-year-old was due to make his TT debut at this year's event but passed away following an accident at Sulby Crossroads at around 19.45 local time on Wednesday.
In a statement, competition organisers ACU Events said: "The ACU wishes to pass on their deepest sympathy to Franck's family and friends.
"The Coroner of Inquests has been informed and an investigation into the circumstances of the accident is under way."
Petricola, from Pont a Mousson in northern France, was forced to miss last year's event due to injury, having been a regular competitor on the IRCC Championship circuit in recent years.