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The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who is Michael Dunlop and how many races has he won at the Isle of Man TT?
THE Dunlop name has long been synonymous with the Isle of Man TT. Joey Dunlop is the most famous Isle of Man TT rider of them all - with the overall winner of the event handed the Joey Dunlop Cup each year. 3 3 The Northern Irishman also has a statue built on the island. Joey held the record for almost 25 years after his untimely death following a crash in 2000. Now his record has been overtaken - with Michael Dunlop the man to take it. Who is Michael Dunlop? Michael Dunlop is a motorcycle rider most famous for his exploits in the Isle of Man TT. He comes from that famous racing family as the son of Robert Dunlop, brother of William. Dunlop is also the nephew of Joey. Michael made his Isle of Man TT debut in 2007, finishing 25th aged just 18. Since then he has had one of the most spectacular careers in the sport. His first win came in the Supersport TT in 2009, while he has won four races in a single event three times - in 2013, 2014, and 2023. Since 2010, the only year he didn't win a race was in 2015, when did not finish in four races and finished second in one other. With FOUR wins in 2024 he passed uncle Joey as the most successful rider in the history of the Isle of Man TT - as well as taking home a bit of prize money for his wins. Dunlop has been back at it in 2025, winning the Supersport TT Race 1 on day one of the event. Who has won the most races at the Isle of Man TT? Until this year, Joey Dunlop had held the record since 2000. Joey won three races that year, aged 48, just weeks before his death in Estonia in another race. John McGuinness had come closest to threatening Dunlop's record, winning 23 races between 1999 and 2015. But it was Michael who finally managed to overtake the great man. His win in the Supertwins TT made it win No 27 and his eighth in just 17 races since 2022. He went on to win two more races in 2024 - making it four wins for a second consecutive year - to take his overall tally to 29. Most Isle of Man TT wins Michael Dunlop - 30 Joey Dunlop - 26 John McGuinness - 23 Dave Molyneux - 17 Ian Hutchinson - 16 Mike Hailwood, Ben Birchall, Tom Birchall, Peter Hickman - 14 Bruce Anstey - 12 Steve Hislop, Phillip McCallen - 11 Giacomo Agostini, Robert Fisher, Stanley Woods - 10 Mick Boddice, David Jeffries, Ian Lougher, Siegfried Schauzu - 9 3 What did Michael Dunlop say about breaking the record? Michael Dunlop said that "everyone's inspiration was to be a Joey Dunlop around the Isle of Man". He said: "I'm no better than Joey, never was. "Joey's record stood for 24 years and it's an honour. Joey was a special talent. "My record will be beaten one day but I don't care." He also said he had to overcome some issues on the day to win. "We had an issue in first practice and were struggling a wee bit but the boys worked hard on it and the bike was mint. "We had to push on as I knew we would."
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Who is Michael Dunlop and how many races has he won at the Isle of Man TT?
THE Dunlop name has long been synonymous with the Isle of Man TT. Joey Dunlop is the most famous Isle of Man TT rider of them all - with the overall winner of the event handed the Joey Dunlop Cup each year. Advertisement 3 Michael Dunlop has become the record holder for most wins at the Isle of Man TT 3 Dunlop has already won another race at the 2025 event The Northern Irishman also has a statue built on the island. Joey held the record for almost 25 years after his untimely death following a crash in 2000. Now his record has been overtaken - with Michael Dunlop the man to take it. Who is Michael Dunlop? Michael Dunlop is a motorcycle rider most Advertisement He comes from that famous racing family as the son of Robert Dunlop, brother of William. Dunlop is also the nephew of Joey. Michael made his Isle of Man TT debut in 2007, finishing 25th aged just 18. Since then he has had one of the most spectacular careers in the sport. Advertisement His first win came in the Supersport TT in 2009, while he has won four races in a single event three times - in 2013, 2014, and 2023. Since 2010, the only year he didn't win a race was in 2015, when did not finish in four races and finished second in one other. With FOUR wins in 2024 he passed uncle Joey as the most successful rider in the history of the Isle of Man TT - as well as taking home Dunlop has been back at it in 2025, winning the Supersport TT Race 1 on day one of the event. Advertisement Who has won the most races at the Isle of Man TT? Until this year, Joey Dunlop had held the record since 2000. Joey won three races that year, aged 48, just weeks before his death in Estonia in another race. John McGuinness had come closest to threatening Dunlop's record, winning 23 races between 1999 and 2015. But it was Michael who finally managed to overtake the great man. Advertisement His win in the Supertwins TT made it win No 27 and his eighth in just 17 races since 2022. He went on to win two more races in 2024 - making it four wins for a second consecutive year - to take his overall tally to 29. Most Isle of Man TT wins Michael Dunlop - 30 Joey Dunlop - 26 John McGuinness - 23 Dave Molyneux - 17 Ian Hutchinson - 16 Mike Hailwood, Ben Birchall, Tom Birchall, Peter Hickman - 14 Bruce Anstey - 12 Steve Hislop, Phillip McCallen - 11 Giacomo Agostini, Robert Fisher, Stanley Woods - 10 Mick Boddice, David Jeffries, Ian Lougher, Siegfried Schauzu - 9 3 Michael Dunlop in action on the Isle of Man Credit: PACEMAKER PRESS Advertisement What did Michael Dunlop say about breaking the record? Michael Dunlop said that "everyone's inspiration was to be a Joey Dunlop around the Isle of Man". He said: "I'm no better than Joey, never was. "Joey's record stood for 24 years and it's an honour. Joey was a special talent. "My record will be beaten one day but I don't care." Advertisement He also said he had to overcome some issues on the day to win. "We had an issue in first practice and were struggling a wee bit but the boys worked hard on it and the bike was mint. "We had to push on as I knew we would."
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Who is Michael Dunlop and how many races has he won at the Isle of Man TT?
Dunlop overtook his uncle Joey for having the most wins JOB DUN Who is Michael Dunlop and how many races has he won at the Isle of Man TT? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Dunlop name has long been synonymous with the Isle of Man TT. Joey Dunlop is the most famous Isle of Man TT rider of them all - with the overall winner of the event handed the Joey Dunlop Cup each year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Michael Dunlop has become the record holder for most wins at the Isle of Man TT 3 Dunlop has already won another race at the 2025 event The Northern Irishman also has a statue built on the island. Joey held the record for almost 25 years after his untimely death following a crash in 2000. Now his record has been overtaken - with Michael Dunlop the man to take it. Who is Michael Dunlop? Michael Dunlop is a motorcycle rider most famous for his exploits in the Isle of Man TT. He comes from that famous racing family as the son of Robert Dunlop, brother of William. Dunlop is also the nephew of Joey. Michael made his Isle of Man TT debut in 2007, finishing 25th aged just 18. Since then he has had one of the most spectacular careers in the sport. His first win came in the Supersport TT in 2009, while he has won four races in a single event three times - in 2013, 2014, and 2023. Since 2010, the only year he didn't win a race was in 2015, when did not finish in four races and finished second in one other. With FOUR wins in 2024 he passed uncle Joey as the most successful rider in the history of the Isle of Man TT - as well as taking home a bit of prize money for his wins. Dunlop has been back at it in 2025, winning the Supersport TT Race 1 on day one of the event. Who has won the most races at the Isle of Man TT? Until this year, Joey Dunlop had held the record since 2000. Joey won three races that year, aged 48, just weeks before his death in Estonia in another race. John McGuinness had come closest to threatening Dunlop's record, winning 23 races between 1999 and 2015. But it was Michael who finally managed to overtake the great man. His win in the Supertwins TT made it win No 27 and his eighth in just 17 races since 2022. He went on to win two more races in 2024 - making it four wins for a second consecutive year - to take his overall tally to 29. Most Isle of Man TT wins Michael Dunlop - 30 Joey Dunlop - 26 John McGuinness - 23 Dave Molyneux - 17 Ian Hutchinson - 16 Mike Hailwood, Ben Birchall, Tom Birchall, Peter Hickman - 14 Bruce Anstey - 12 Steve Hislop, Phillip McCallen - 11 Giacomo Agostini, Robert Fisher, Stanley Woods - 10 Mick Boddice, David Jeffries, Ian Lougher, Siegfried Schauzu - 9 3 Michael Dunlop in action on the Isle of Man Credit: PACEMAKER PRESS What did Michael Dunlop say about breaking the record? Michael Dunlop said that "everyone's inspiration was to be a Joey Dunlop around the Isle of Man". He said: "I'm no better than Joey, never was. "Joey's record stood for 24 years and it's an honour. Joey was a special talent. "My record will be beaten one day but I don't care." He also said he had to overcome some issues on the day to win. "We had an issue in first practice and were struggling a wee bit but the boys worked hard on it and the bike was mint. "We had to push on as I knew we would."
BBC News
a day ago
- General
- BBC News
Dunlop beats Harrison for 30th Isle of Man TT win
Michael Dunlop claimed a record-extending 30th Isle of Man TT victory in a thrilling Supersport rider Dean Harrison led by 2.9 seconds heading onto the final lap as Ducati rider started his charge to the Northern Ireland rider was just outside his own lap record on the third and final lap as he overhauled Harrison to win by 10.229 Hillier was a remarkable third on his Kawasaki for his first TT podium since 2019. Davey Todd, who beat Dunlop to the top step of the podium in a thrilling Superbike race earlier on Monday, was fourth ahead of Josh Brookes. Supersport TT result 1. Michael Dunlop (Ducati) Three laps2. Dean Harrison (Honda) +10.229 seconds3. James Hillier (Kawasaki) +45.0724. Davey Todd (Honda) +17.9925. Josh Brookes (Honda) +10.3846. Rob Hodson (Yamaha) +27.872
The Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Isle of Man TT 2025: Schedule, results, race times, live stream & TV channel as iconic race RETURNS
THE Isle of Man TT is back THIS WEEK as some of Britain's top riders race around country lanes at 130mph! Dubbed by many as the 'world's most dangerous race', the iconic course has claimed the lives of 270 people since its first edition in 1907. 2 Last year, Northern Irish legend Michael Dunlop broke the record for most wins on the course and is back for more this time around. Dunlop broke uncle Joey's record of 26 last year with FOUR wins out of seven to take his overall tally to an incredible 29. There has already been huge drama in the qualifying section with Peter Hickman involved in a major crash. Hickman is one of the most recognisable faces in the Isle of Man TT and has won 14 races in the last five events. The BMW rider has since been released from hospital but will not participate in this year's racing. Here's everything you need to know for the week ahead. What is the Isle of Man TT? The annual event sees professional and semi-professional riders race around the Isle of Man in a time-trial. The 'TT' in the name stands for Tourist Trophy, rather than time trial. Anyone from any country can apply to race as long as they have a valid National Entrants or FIM Sponsors Licence for Road Racing, plus a driver's licence. Last week was the qualifying section and this week is the racing. There are six main events - the Senior TT, Supersport TT, Superbike TT, Superstock TT, Supertwin TT and Sidecar TT - with all roads on the island closed between 9am and 5pm. The Senior TT is the main attraction and has almost run continuously since 1911. It was not held due to World War I (1915-19) and World War II (1940-46), then because of foot and mouth disease in 2001, bad weather in 2012 and Covid-19 in 2020 and 2021. Davey Todd won the race last year. Isle of Man TT 2025 schedule and results Race Day 1 - Monday, June 2 9am: Mountain Road closed 10am: All roads closed 12pm: Superbike TT Race 2pm: Sidecar TT Race 1 3.15pm: Supersport TT Race 1 5pm: Roads re-open Race Day 2 - Tuesday, June 3 9am: Mountain Road closed 10am: All roads closed 10.45pm: Superstock TT Race 1 12.30pm: Sidecar shakedown 2pm: Supertwin TT Race 1 4pm: Solo practice 5pm: Roads re-open Race Day 3 - Wednesday, June 4 9am: Mountain Road closed 10am: All roads closed 10.45pm: Supersport TT Race 2 2pm: Sidecar TT Race 2 4pm: Solo practice 5pm: Roads re-open Rest Day - Thursday, June 5 TBC - Contingency Race Day 4 - Friday, June 6 9am: Mountain Road closed 10am: All roads closed 10.45pm: Superstock TT Race 2 2pm: Supertwin TT Race 2 4pm: Senior TT practice 9.30pm: Roads re-open Race Day 5 - Saturday, June 7 9am: Mountain Road closed 10am: All roads closed 10.45pm: Senior TT Race 9.30pm: Roads re-open What TV channel is the Isle of Man TT on and is there a live stream? The 2025 Isle of Man TT will not be broadcast live on any TV. Instead, race fans will need to purchase TT+ which costs £23.99 for full coverage of every race, plus behind-the-scenes access and in-depth analysis. TT+ can be live streamed via the website on any compatible device. Alternatively, ITV4 has nightly highlights every day at 9pm. What is the prize money for the Isle of Man TT? The total prize money for the 2025 Isle of Man TT sits at £353,115, which is a large increase from last year. The prize pots are as follows: Senior TT - £88,725 Superbike TT - £65,100 Supersport TT per race (2) - £29,820 Sidecar TT per race (2) - £24,675 Superstock TT per race (2) - £24,675 Supertwin TT per race (2) - £20,475 Who has won the most Isle of Man TT races? Michael Dunlop is the most successful rider at the Isle of Man TT. He won four races in 2024 to take his overall tally to 29. The Northern Irishman had been trailing his legendary uncle, Joey, heading into last year's event - Joey had won 26. Michael's four wins in 2024 added to his four wins in 2023.
