US EditionMichael Dunlop Shows His Hand in Final Qualifying Session for 2025 IOM TT
- Michael Dunlop showed his speed by topping the final 2025 Isle of Man TT Superbike qualifying session with a 132.003mph lap on Sunday afternoon at the Mountain Course.
- Dunlop switched to Ducati backing after previously riding Yamaha machines, encouraged by Ducati's increased support and their recent TT and racing successes.
- He rode an MD Racing BMW Motorrad bike in qualifying while also focusing on refining his Superbike setup amid a session affected by rain and limited track time for some classes.
- Dunlop recorded the week's fastest lap at 132.003mph, outperforming competitors including Dean Harrison and Davey Todd, confirming his position as Superbike lap record holder.
- With Peter Hickman ruled out and close rivals Harrison and Todd present, Dunlop aims to extend his record of 29 TT wins as racing begins Monday, June 2, 2025.
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Sunday afternoon saw the fifth and final qualifying sessions for the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races. Watch below for highlights from the sessions leading up to the races that will take place this week. Read: Dunlop tops final Isle of Man TT qualifying, heavy crash for sidecar duo The first race of this Isle […] The post Highlights of fifth and final Isle of Man TT qualifying appeared first on Racesport.nl.
Superbike: Dunlop beats After rain at night and in the morning the track was able to dry off in time for the last qualifying. Michael Dunlop, the record winner of the Tourist Trophy with now 29 TT victories, used the improved conditions optimally: On his MD Racing BMW motorcycle, the Nordire drove with 132.003 mph (approx. 212.460 km/h) his fastest lap of the week – and the best time of the Superbikes. Superstock: Cummins moves to In the Superst…
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