Michael Dunlop

Michael Dunlop has enjoyed a return to rallying in 2026

TT legend Michael Dunlop in Baltinglass Rally action

Glenn Irwin and Davey Todd shake hands after the opening Superbike race at the North West 200 in 2024, which Irwin won on the Hager PBM Ducati. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Storm Stacey 'felt sorry' for Davey Todd after beating Glenn Irwin at NW200

Michael Dunlop (MD Racing BMW) leads Storm Stacey (GRYD Racing/Alpha BMW) in the Superstock race at the 2026 North West 200

Newcomer Storm Stacey reflects on thrilling NW200 battle with Michael Dunlop

North West 200 Event Director Mervyn Whyte with English rider Storm Stacey, who will return to Northern Ireland's premier road race in 2027. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

NW200 sensation Storm Stacey pens deal for 2027 return

Michael Dunlop is the most successful rider in history at the Isle of Man TT with 36 wins. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop teases 'something special' with GP legend's Gilera

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Editorial: Deal puts NW200 on strong footing until centenary

Record 36-time Isle of Man TT winner Michael Dunlop

Michael Dunlop confirms November rally return

Paul Jordan on the Jackson Racing Aprilia in the Sportbike race at the 2026 Isle of Man TT. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

Paul Jordan says new Sportbike TT rules will 'level playing field'

Honda Racing's John McGuinness recorded his faster-ever six laps as he finished fifth in this year's Superbike race at the Isle of Man TT. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

No reason for John McGuinness to give up Honda seat, say top TT names

Michael Dunlol already has one eye on 2027 after completing a hat-trick at the Classic TT. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop says he won't make same mistake in 2027

Peter Hickman failed to finish a race on the Wiz Racing Norton 588 at the Classic TT. (Photo credit: Isle of Man TT)

Exasperated Peter Hickman bemoans Classic TT struggles with iconic Norton

Michael Dunlop sealed a Classic TT hat-trick with victory in the Senior Classic race on the Team Classic Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

'We got protested' says Michael Dunlop after sealing Classic TT hat-trick

Michael Dunlop won Tuesday's Senior Classic TT finale on the Team Classic Suzuki GSX-R750 to complete a hat-trick at the event. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop wraps up Classic TT treble with victory in Senior finale

Rob Hodson won the inaugural Junior 600 Classic TT on the Isle of Man on Monday evening on the Neil Orford Haulage Yamaha R6. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

Rob Hodson becomes first winner of inaugural Junior 600 Classic TT

Morecambe's John McGuinness on the Winfield Paton 500. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

John McGuinness claims emphatic Classic TT victory in Historic Senior race

Lightweight Classic TT race winner Michael Dunlop on the Milenco by Padgett's Honda RS250 at Union Mills. (Photo credit: Isle of Man TT)

Super Sunday double for Michael Dunlop at Classic TT after Lightweight triumph
Michael Dunlop was celebrating a super Sunday double at the Classic TT on the Isle of Man after a runaway victory in the Lightweight race on the Milenco by Padgett’s Honda RS250.
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Michael Dunlop at Crosby Leap on the Team Classic Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD in Sunday's Formula One Classic TT. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop targets 130mph Classic TT lap after stunning Formula One victory

Waterford's Brian McCormack on the Greenall Racing Kawasaki at the 2025 Classic TT

Waterford's Brian McCormack sustain 'leg injuries' in Classic TT crash

Michael Dunlop (Team Classic Suzuki GSX-R750 SRAD) celebrates winning the Classic TT Formula One race on Sunday. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

Imperious Michael Dunlop blitzes lap record for Classic TT Formula One victory

Michael Dunlop on the Milenco by Padgett's Honda RS250 in qualifying at the Classic TT. (Photo credit: Isle of Man TT)

Michael Dunlop puts down marker with 118mph Classic TT lap on Padgett's 250

Mike Browne unofficially broke Bruce Anstey's 2017 lap record in qualifying at the Classic TT on Friday with a 127mph lap. (Photo credit: Isle of Man TT)

Mike Browne throws down Classic TT gauntlet with unofficial lap record

Michael Dunlop set the fastest lap of the week in the Lightweight class at the Classic TT on Friday at 117mph on the Milenco by Padgett's Honda 250. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop raises bar in Lightweight qualifying at Classic TT

Michael Dunlop on the Milenco by Padgett's Honda RS250 in qualifying at the Classic TT. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop leads Lightweight times on Clive Padgett's Honda at Classic TT

Peter Hickman on the Wiz Racing Norton 588 in qualifying at the Classic TT on Wednesday. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

Peter Hickman relishing chance to ride iconic Norton at Classic TT

Mike Browne was fastest in opening qualifying for the Lightweight machines at the Classic TT on Wednesday. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Mike Browne tops Lightweight qualifying at Classic TT on Laycock Racing Yamaha

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Editorial: High hopes for Isle of Man after much disruption

Michael Dunlop prepares to set off in this year's Superbike race at the Isle of Man TT

TT and Manx Grand Prix 'lynchpins of road racing' claims club chairman
The Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix are the “lynchpins that hold road racing together”, according to the chairman of the Manx Motor Cycle Club.
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Jack Burrows on the Burrows Engineering/RK Racing Honda. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Jack Burrows aiming to shine on MotoGP stage in British Moto4 Cup races

Michael Dunlop won the Classic Superbike race at the Manx Grand Prix on the Team Classic Suzuki GSX-R750 in 2023. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop in Team Classic Suzuki return for Classic TT

Jonny Greer is hoping to make his mark at the Ulster Rally

Ulster Rally aim for Northern Ireland champion Jonny Greer

Michael Dunlop won the Lightweight race at the Classic TT for the first time in 2025 on his MD Racing Honda. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop and Clive Padgett team up for Classic TT bid

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Editorial: Season closes with Dunlop still unbeatable

Neil Kernohan (Kernohan Racing Aprilia) leads Barry Furber (Scott Racing Aprilia) and Sean Brolly (Aprilia) in the Supertwin race at the Mid Antrim 150. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Hard-earned Supertwin victory for Neil Kernohan at Mid Antrim 150

Michael Dunlop on the Scars/MD Racing Ducati at the Mid Antrim 150 at Clough on Saturday. (Photo by Rod Neill Pacemaker Press)

Four-timer for relentless Michael Dunlop at Mid Antrim 150

Michael Dunlop on his way to victory on the MD Racing BMW at Alexander's Jump at the Mid Antrim 150 on Saturday. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop bags hat-trick at Mid Antrim 150 after Open triumph

Michael Dunlop won the Moto3 race to secure the Ulster Championship title on the Burrows/RK Racing Honda at the Mid Antrim 150 at Clough on Saturday. (Photo by Rod Neill Pacemaker Press)

Mid Antrim 150 double and Ulster Moto3 title for Michael Dunlop at Clough

Michael Dunlop won the Moto3 race to secure the Ulster Championship title on the Burrows/RK Racing Honda at the Mid Antrim 150 at Clough on Saturday. (Photo by Rod Neill Pacemaker Press)

Mid Antrim 150 double and Ulster Moto3 title for Michael Dunlop at Clough

Michael Dunlop (MD/Scars Racing Ducati) on his way to victory in the opening Supersport race at the Mid Antrim 150 on Saturday. (Photo Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop smashes lap record on way to Supersport win at Mid Antrim 150

Michael Dunlop on Michael Sweeney's MSR Aprilia at the Mid Antrim 150 at Clough. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Mid Antrim 150 pole position hat-trick for Michael Dunlop

Michael Dunlop races into Clough village at the Mid Antrim 150 on Friday as the Irish national road race returned after a four-year absence. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Supersport pole for Michael Dunlop at Mid Antrim 150

The FAO Racing awning in the paddock at the Mid Antrim 150. Graham McAleese is riding an Aprilia Supertwin for the Ballymoney team. (Photo credit: FAO Racing)

Friday action at Mid Antrim 150 delayed ahead of busy schedule

Michael Dunlop in the paddock at the Mid Antrim 150 on Friday with Burrows Engineering/RK team owner John Burrows. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker)

Michael Dunlop set for busy weekend with full stable of bikes at Mid Antrim 150

Michael Dunlop is set to make his return to the Mid Antrim 150 at Clough after a long absence. (Photo by Rod Neill Pacemaker Press)

Practice, race schedule and road closing times for Mid Antrim 150

Mike Browne receives the Man of the Meeting award from Stanley Stewart after winning the feature 'Race of Legends' on Saturday from runner-up Paul Jordan (left) and Phil Crowe. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Man of Meeting accolade for 'Race of Legends' victor Mike Browne

Mike Browne set the pace in Superbike qualifying at the Armoy Road Races on the Caffrey International/Russell Racing Honda on Friday. (Photo by Rod Neill/Pacemaker Press)

Mike Browne tops Superbike qualifying on Honda at Armoy

Peter Hickman is the outright lap record holder at the Isle of Man TT. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

Peter Hickman set for Norton ride in Formula 1 race at Classic TT

Michael Dunlop is set to return to the Mid Antrim 150 for the first time since 2009. (Photo by Pacemaker Press)

Michael Dunlop in Mid Antrim 150 comeback after 17 years

The start of the 'Race of Legends' at Armoy in 2025, which was won by Mike Browne (16). (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Scene set for Armoy Road Races as 'Race of Legends' tops bill

Multiple North West 200 winner Richard Cooper will make his debut at the Armoy Road Races. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Debutant Richard Cooper confirmed for Armoy Road Races

Michael Dunlop (MD Racing BMW) leads Michael Sweeney (MJR BMW) in the Grand Final at Walderstown on Sunday. (Photo by Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press)

Hat-trick for Michael Dunlop at Walderstown Road Races

Dean Harrison (Honda Racing) smashed the lap record three times and set a new race record as he won the Ellan Vannin Fuels Senior race at the Southern 100. (Photo by Callum Staley/Pacemaker Press)

Southern 100 double for Dean Harrison after record-breaking victory at Billown

Dean Harrison (Honda Racing) won the opening Senior race at the Southern 100 on Wednesday and set a new lap record. (Photo by Dave Kneen/Pacemaker Press)

Superbike victory for Dean Harrison at Southern 100 on Isle of Man

Dean Harrison topped final qualifying in the Superbike class for pole on his Honda Racing Fireblade at the Southern 100 on Tuesday. (Photo by Dave Kneen/Pacemaker Press)

Dean Harrison fastest in Superbike qualifying for pole at Southern 100

Paul Jordan claimed pole position in Supersport qualifying at the Southern 100 on Tuesday on the Jackson Racing Ducati V2. (Photo by Dave Kneen/Pacemaker Press)

Paul Jordan seals pole in Supersport qualifying at Southern 100

Paul Jordan topped Supersport qualifying at the Southern 100 on the Isle of Man on Monday evening on the Jackson Racing Ducati. (Photo by Dave Kneen/Pacemaker Press)

Paul Jordan fastest in Supersport qualifying at Southern 100

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