Michael Dunlop

Michael Dunlop chats with fellow Isle of Man TT great John McGuinness last year. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Roads line-up for 2025 all but confirmed as Michael Dunlop announcement due soon

Michael Dunlop has won the last six Supersport races at the Isle of Man TT on his MD Racing Yamaha R6. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop 'relying on lot of raw talent' against leading BSB names

Michael Dunlop rode the Milwaukee/MD Racing Ducati Panigale V2 at the Daytona 200 in Florida

Michael Dunlop claims Daytona 200 top-ten on Ducati V2 in USA

Michael Dunlop and Keanu Reeves chatting at the Daytona 200 in Florida where Dunlop is in action this weekend. (Photo: Michael Dunlop Racing Facebook)

Michael Dunlop and 'old mate' Keanu Reeves catch up at Daytona 200

Michael Dunlop will ride a Milwaukee/MD Racing Ducati Panigale V2 at the Daytona 200

Michael Dunlop set for Ducati Panigale V2 race debut at Daytona 200 in USA

Michael Dunlop on the Hawk Racing Honda Superbike during qualifying at the Isle of Man TT in 2024. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop 'should have more' Superbike wins at Isle of Man TT

Michael Dunlop is the most successful rider in history at the Isle of Man TT with 29 victories. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop enters Daytona 200 in USA on Ducati

Michael Dunlop in action on his MD Racing Yamaha in the opening Supersport race at the 2024 Isle of Man TT. (Photo by Tim Keeton/Pacemaker)

Michael Dunlop wins top industry award in London after TT heroics

Michael Dunlop set the first sub-17 minute lap of the TT Mountain Course and the first 133mph lap on the Hawk Racing BMW S1000RR in 2016. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop linked with BMW switch for 2025 road races

The Cookstown 100 in Co Tyrone is the first Irish road race on the calendar for 2025. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

New VIP experience announced for Cookstown 100 Road Races

Michael Dunlop with the specially commissioned trophy marking his 29 Isle of Man TT victories, presented by the MCUI (UC). (Photo by Baylon McCaughey).

Michael Dunlop honoured by MCUI with special trophy marking TT wins

Michael Dunlop is the most successful Isle of Man TT rider ever. (Photo by Pacemaker Press).

Michael Dunlop in Endurance World Championship deal

Isle of Man TT great Michael Dunlop with MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi

Michael Dunlop reflects on trip to 'mad keen' road racers fan Rossi's ranch

Michael Dunlop was in action on a Ducati Panigale V2 Supersport machine at Jerez in Spain

Michael Dunlop in action on Ducati at Jerez in Spain

Michael Dunlop became the most successful rider in history at the Isle of Man TT in 2024 with 29 victories

Michael Dunlop: If you don't like me I'm not bothered

Irish Motorcyclist of the Year Michael Dunlop with longtime sponsor Gary Ryan at the Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards

Watch: Michael Dunlop cheered to stage after winning top award in Belfast
Michael Dunlop received a rapturous standing ovation when he was announced as the winner of the 2024 Adelaide Irish Motorcyclist of the Year at the Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards in Belfast on Friday night.
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Michael Dunlop with the Joey Dunlop trophy after being crowned the Irish Motorcyclist of the Year at the Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards

Michael Dunlop has extra motivation for 2025 Isle of Man TT

Michael Dunlop celebrates after being named winner of the Adelaide Motorbike Insurance Irish Motorcyclist of the Year award

25 of the best photos from the Irish Motorbike Awards

The Briggs Equipment North West 200 team celebrate after winning the Belfast Chauffeur Hire Event of the Year award at the Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards in Belfast

All the winners from the prestigious Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards in Belfast

Michael Dunlop with the Joey Dunlop trophy after being named the Irish Motorcyclist of the Year at the Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards in Belfast

Michael Dunlop wins Irish Motorcyclist of the Year honour in Belfast

Glenn Irwin with the Joey Dunlop trophy after being crowned the 2023 Irish Motorcyclist of the Year at the Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards last January.

Glenn Irwin hands back famous Joey Dunlop trophy ahead of Irish Motorbike Awards

Michael Dunlop with MotoGP rider Pedro Acosta at Valentino Rossi's ranch in Tavullia in Italy

Michael Dunlop makes debut at Valentino Rossi's flat track race in Italy

Michael Dunlop had a year to remember in 2024 after setting a new record of 29 Isle of Man TT victories

Nominees announced for Adelaide Irish Motorbike Awards in Belfast

Davey Todd won the Senior TT on the Isle of Man during a memorable year for the English rider

Todd confirmed as 2024 Duke Road Race Rankings title winner

Tandragee 100 Clerk of the Course Anne Forsythe is among the nominees for the new Female Trailblazer of the Year accolade at the Irish Motorbike Awards in Belfast

Five contenders for new Female Trailblazer of Year accolade at bike awards

Michael Dunlop is the most successful rider ever at the Isle of Man TT with 29 wins

60 TT wins and counting - how many more for famous Dunlop dynasty?

Michael Dunlop is the most successful Isle of Man TT rider ever. (Photo by Pacemaker Press).

Michael Dunlop in Endurance World Championship deal
Michael Dunlop is set to compete in the FIM Endurance World Championship this year alongside his road racing commitments on a BMW M1000RR for Team LRP Poland.
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Northern Ireland's Michael Dunlop made history at the Isle of Man TT in June, setting a new record of 29 victories

Who is going where for 2025 as road racing line-up takes shape

British Superbike and North West 200 ace Glenn Irwin was crowned Adelaide Irish Motorcyclist of the Year for a second time in January

Dunlop and Irwin top contenders for Irish Motorcyclist of Year title

Davey Todd celebrates winning the 'Race of Legends' Superbike finale at Armoy in July with the Milwaukee BMW team

Armoy dates announced for 2025 in clash with British Superbike round

Michael Dunlop on his MD Racing Yamaha at the Cookstown 100 in 2023

Irish national road racing is finished, says Michael Dunlop

Michael Dunlop at Union Mills on his MD Racing Yamaha on his way to another Isle of Man TT victory in June

Michael Dunlop says keeping family name 'at top' is driving his TT success

Crowds of road racing fans descended on Ballymoney on Saturday evening to celebrate Michael Dunlop following his record-breaking success at the Isle of Man TT

GALLERY: Road racing fans celebrate Michael Dunlop's record-breaking success

Michael Dunlop, the most successful rider ever in the history of the Isle of Man TT with 29 wins, celebrates with fans at a special homecoming event in Ballymoney on Saturday

TT legend Michael Dunlop honoured at special homecoming event in Ballymoney

Michael Dunlop became the most successful rider in the history of the Isle of Man TT in June with 29 victories

Fans set to converge on Ballymoney for TT star Michael Dunlop homecoming

Michael Dunlop is one of the leading names who participated in the Classic TT between 2013 and 2019

Classic TT returns for 2025 after six-year absence

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Editorial: Challenges facing next generation of road racers

Ballymoney is gearing up for a special homecoming event in honour of road racing superstar Michael Dunlop, following his record-breaking success at the Isle of Man TT

Hero's welcome expected for Michael Dunlop at homecoming event

Michael Dunlop won four races at the Isle of Man TT in June to become the most successful rider in the history of the event

October homecoming parade for TT star Michael Dunlop in Ballymoney

Michael Dunlop looks to the heavens after claiming a record 27th Isle of Man TT victory in the opening Supertwin race in June

TT legend Michael Dunlop won't be slowing down any time soon

Michael Dunlop became the most successful rider in the history of the Isle of Man TT in June, winning four races to set a new benchmark of 29 victories

WATCH: Michael Dunlop on his motivation to keep winning more TT races

Michael Dunlop with Communities Minister Gordon Lyons and his Isle of Man TT-winning Supersport Yamaha at a special reception to mark his 29 TT wins at Stormont on Monday

Special reception held at Parliament Buildings to honour Michael Dunlop

Michael Dunlop was leading the Lightweight race until he ran into problems with his 250cc Honda at the Manx Grand Prix

Michael Dunlop backs Manx Grand Prix organisers after weather disruption

Ian Lougher won the Lightweight race at the Manx Grand Prix on the Laycock Racing 250 Yamaha

Ian Lougher wins Lightweight Manx GP after last-gasp woe for Michael Dunlop

Michael Dunlop on his 250cc Honda at the Gooseneck during qualifying at the Manx Grand Prix on Friday

Michael Dunlop second fastest in Lightweight qualifying at Manx Grand Prix

Mike Browne on the Key Racing Ducati 916 during Manx Grand Prix qualifying on Thursday at Creg-ny-Baa

Mike Browne leads Thursday's Classic Superbike times at Manx Grand Prix

Isle of Man TT legend Michael Dunlop and Tour de France great Sir Mark Cavendish met up during the Manx Grand Prix on the island this week

Michael Dunlop and Sir Mark Cavendish toast sporting greatness on Isle of Man

Michael Dunlop is among the top names at this year's Manx Grand Prix on the Isle of Man

Practice and race schedule for this year's Manx Grand Prix

Michael Dunlop will return to the Manx Grand Prix this month to compete in the Classic Superbike and Lightweight races

Michael Dunlop confirmed in two classes for Manx Grand Prix

Davey Todd wheelies the Milwauke BMW on the way to the finishing line in the 'Race of Legends' at Armoy on Saturday

Davey Todd achieves 'outright goal' with 'special' victory at Armoy

Davey Todd set the first 109mph lap on his way to victory in the 'Race of Legends' finale at Armoy on Saturday on the Milwaukee BMW

Davey Todd blitzes lap record for Armoy 'Race of Legends' victory

Senior TT winner Davey Todd leads an impressive line-up at the Bayview Hotel Armoy Road Races in Co Antrim

Davey Todd gunning for second Armoy 'Race of Legends' title

The Duke of Richmond Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox with Northern Ireland's Michael Dunlop at the Goodwood Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard in West Sussex. Dunlop was a special guest following his record-breaking performance at the Isle of Man TT to sit on 29 overall wins around the famous venue. (Photo by Matt Alexander/PA Wire)

Michael Dunlop's Goodwood 'honour' as festival celebrates Isle of Man TT record

Michael Dunlop won five races at Armoy in 2023 as he dominated his home road race in Co Antrim

'Disappointed' Michael Dunlop 'won't be back' at Armoy

Eventual winner Davey Todd (Milwaukee BMW) leads Michael Dunlop (Hawk Racing Honda) in the feature Solo Championship race at the Southern 100

Davey Todd crowned Southern 100 Solo Champion after Michael Dunlop battle

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