WATCH: Michael Dunlop proclaimed new King of the Mountain after record-breaking 27th victory at Isle of Man TT

Name: Michael Dunlop claims record 27th Isle of Man TT win
Uploaded: 2024-06-05T14:25:51.000Z
Duration: 32 s
Description: Northern Ireland's Michael Dunlop becomes the most successful Isle of Man TT rider ever after record 27th victory in Supertwin race on his MD Racing Paton.

By Kyle White

News Letter Assistant Sports Editor

Published 5th Jun 2024, 15:25 GMT

Michael Dunlop dominated the opening Metzeler Supertwin race to secure a record-breaking 27th victory at the Isle of Man TT, surpassing his uncle Joey’s tally of 26 wins to become the most successful rider in the history of the event.

The 35-year-old received a hero’s welcome from the packed grandstands as huge crowds witnessed history being made by the Ballymoney man, who also won the first Monster Energy Supersport race.