Michael Dunlop continues to dominate TT, most decorated rider of all time

Michael Dunlop has been dominating the 2025 edition of the Isle of Man TT. The rider who was already a record holder for wins at the event since last year has now boosted his way into the hall of fame with another series of victories.

In the latest one, held yesterday (Macau time), Dunlop, riding the Milwaukee/MD Racing Ducati, finished the Supersport TT Race 2 some 26.181 seconds ahead of Dean Harrison (Honda Racing), taking his tally to 32 TT career wins and 49 podiums, as Davey Todd (myCOOLMAN by Padgett’s Motorcycles Honda) completed the podium.

On Wednesday, Dunlop achieved a new record at the TT when he won the Supertwin race, making him the most decorated TT rider of all time, surpassing John McGuinness.

In that race, Dunlop set a fastest lap of 122.610 mph on his MD Racing Paton to defeat Michael Evans (Dafabet Racing Kawasaki) by 22.6 seconds. Rob Hodson (SMT Racing Paton) was third, and Paul Jordan finished fourth.

Completing the top five was last year’s Macau Grand Prix winner, Davey Todd.

The previous day, Dunlop had already extended his lead on the TT winners’ board with a win in Supersport TT Race 1, his seventh win with a different manufacturer and the first win for a Ducati motorcycle since 1995.

As usual, fast in qualifying, Dean Harrison (Honda Racing) took second, and James Hillier (Bournemouth Kawasaki) was third.

On the same day, Harrison celebrated his fourth TT victory by winning Superstock TT Race 1. This time, Todd (Monster Energy by 8TEN Racing BMW Motorrad) was second, and the podium was completed by Dunlop (MD Racing BMW).

Out of contention for wins this year is four-time Guia Circuit winner Peter Hickman, who suffered a crash in the final qualifying session on Saturday (Macau time) and sustained several injuries.

Hickman’s crash occurred at Kerrowmoor, and he was airlifted to Noble’s Hospital with chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries.

In a photo accompanying his social media post, Hickman appeared in good spirits but visibly battered.

Hickman wrote, “Well, this isn’t quite how I’d planned my TT to go! Had a bit of a get-off on Friday night… Nothing quite like a 140 mph slap against the Manx countryside. Battered and bruised, but we’ll be back.”

The 14-time TT race winner, always among the favorites, will not participate in the remainder of the TT. Hours before his crash, Hickman posted the second-fastest time in Superbike qualifying.

It is not yet clear how long his recovery will take or whether his injuries will affect his participation in the Macau Grand Prix, which was previously announced for this year.

In the first Superbike race, Hickman’s teammate Todd (Monster Energy by 8TEN Racing BMW Motorrad) took the win, edging out Dunlop (MD Racing BMW Motorrad) by just 1.296 seconds. Dean Harrison (Honda Racing) completed the podium in third.

The TT at the Isle of Man remains one of the most anticipated races in the road racing calendar each year. Along with the North West 200, it is one of the key events where Macau Grand Prix organizers scout racers to fill the local grid.

The son of one of the most praised and successful riders in Macau GP history, Robert Dunlop, Michael Dunlop has only raced in Macau once, in 2011, alongside his brother William.

According to the brothers, their father was never pleased with the idea of them racing in Macau’s notorious Armco-barrier “cage.”

Riding a less competitive bike, Michael Dunlop placed 12th overall in a race won by Michael Rutter.

Harrison, who continues to post strong results in this year’s TT, has also competed in Macau multiple times. He made his debut in 2013, finishing 12th. His last appearance in 2017 was during the tragic race marked by the fatal accident of Daniel Hegarty.

Todd has recently emerged as one of the top contenders at the Macau Grand Prix. He was fourth in 2019, second behind Hickman in 2023, and won the rain-shortened 2024 edition by setting the fastest qualifying lap.

Another recent Macau GP contender, Julian Trummer, announced on Wednesday his withdrawal from this year’s TT event, citing mechanical issues with his motorcycle.

After a day of pause, the TT resumes this evening (Macau time), with two races in the highlight. First, the Superstock TT Race 2, which will take place on the mountain course roads at 5:45 p.m.

Later, at 11:15 p.m., it’s time for Race 2 of the Supertwins.

The 2025 edition of the TT comes to a close on Saturday, when the most awaited of all the races, the Senior TT Race, sees the green light. The starting time is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. (Macau time).

Michael Dunlop has been dominating the 2025 edition of the Isle of Man TT. The rider who was already a record holder for wins at the event since last year has now boosted his way into the hall of fame with another series of victories.

In the latest one, held yesterday (Macau time), Dunlop, riding the Milwaukee/MD Racing Ducati, finished the Supersport TT Race 2 some 26.181 seconds ahead of Dean Harrison (Honda Racing), taking his tally to 32 TT career wins and 49 podiums, as Davey Todd (myCOOLMAN by Padgett’s Motorcycles Honda) completed the podium.

On Wednesday, Dunlop achieved a new record at the TT when he won the Supertwin race, making him the most decorated TT rider of all time, surpassing John McGuinness.

In that race, Dunlop set a fastest lap of 122.610 mph on his MD Racing Paton to defeat Michael Evans (Dafabet Racing Kawasaki) by 22.6 seconds. Rob Hodson (SMT Racing Paton) was third, and Paul Jordan finished fourth.

Completing the top five was last year’s Macau Grand Prix winner, Davey Todd.

The previous day, Dunlop had already extended his lead on the TT winners’ board with a win in Supersport TT Race 1, his seventh win with a different manufacturer and the first win for a Ducati motorcycle since 1995.

As usual, fast in qualifying, Dean Harrison (Honda Racing) took second, and James Hillier (Bournemouth Kawasaki) was third.

On the same day, Harrison celebrated his fourth TT victory by winning Superstock TT Race 1. This time, Todd (Monster Energy by 8TEN Racing BMW Motorrad) was second, and the podium was completed by Dunlop (MD Racing BMW).

Out of contention for wins this year is four-time Guia Circuit winner Peter Hickman, who suffered a crash in the final qualifying session on Saturday (Macau time) and sustained several injuries.

Hickman’s crash occurred at Kerrowmoor, and he was airlifted to Noble’s Hospital with chest, back, shoulder, and facial injuries.

In a photo accompanying his social media post, Hickman appeared in good spirits but visibly battered.

Hickman wrote, “Well, this isn’t quite how I’d planned my TT to go! Had a bit of a get-off on Friday night… Nothing quite like a 140 mph slap against the Manx countryside. Battered and bruised, but we’ll be back.”

The 14-time TT race winner, always among the favorites, will not participate in the remainder of the TT. Hours before his crash, Hickman posted the second-fastest time in Superbike qualifying.

It is not yet clear how long his recovery will take or whether his injuries will affect his participation in the Macau Grand Prix, which was previously announced for this year.

In the first Superbike race, Hickman’s teammate Todd (Monster Energy by 8TEN Racing BMW Motorrad) took the win, edging out Dunlop (MD Racing BMW Motorrad) by just 1.296 seconds. Dean Harrison (Honda Racing) completed the podium in third.

The TT at the Isle of Man remains one of the most anticipated races in the road racing calendar each year. Along with the North West 200, it is one of the key events where Macau Grand Prix organizers scout racers to fill the local grid.

The son of one of the most praised and successful riders in Macau GP history, Robert Dunlop, Michael Dunlop has only raced in Macau once, in 2011, alongside his brother William.

According to the brothers, their father was never pleased with the idea of them racing in Macau’s notorious Armco-barrier “cage.”

Riding a less competitive bike, Michael Dunlop placed 12th overall in a race won by Michael Rutter.

Harrison, who continues to post strong results in this year’s TT, has also competed in Macau multiple times. He made his debut in 2013, finishing 12th. His last appearance in 2017 was during the tragic race marked by the fatal accident of Daniel Hegarty.

Todd has recently emerged as one of the top contenders at the Macau Grand Prix. He was fourth in 2019, second behind Hickman in 2023, and won the rain-shortened 2024 edition by setting the fastest qualifying lap.

Another recent Macau GP contender, Julian Trummer, announced on Wednesday his withdrawal from this year’s TT event, citing mechanical issues with his motorcycle.

After a day of pause, the TT resumes this evening (Macau time), with two races in the highlight. First, the Superstock TT Race 2, which will take place on the mountain course roads at 5:45 p.m.

Later, at 11:15 p.m., it’s time for Race 2 of the Supertwins.

The 2025 edition of the TT comes to a close on Saturday, when the most awaited of all the races, the Senior TT Race, sees the green light. The starting time is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. (Macau time).