Isle of Man TT Podiums

TT Podiums

The History of Michael Dunlop’s 46 Isle of Man TT Podiums

Michael Dunlop’s dominance at the Isle of Man TT extends beyond his record-breaking 30 wins. With 46 podium finishes, his consistency across multiple classes and manufacturers has made him one of the most versatile and formidable riders in TT history. Below is the journey of his podium successes.

A Legacy of Speed and Consistency

Michael Dunlop’s 46 TT podiums prove that he is not just a record-breaker but one of the most consistent and adaptable racers in TT history. His ability to perform across multiple categories, manufacturers, and eras of racing cements his place as one of the greatest riders to ever take on the Mountain Course.

With no signs of slowing down, how many more podiums will he stand on? The Bull of the Mountain continues to charge forward.

2009
Michael Dunlop’s first TT podium came in the Superstock TT, where he finished third on a 1000cc Kawasaki. That same year, he secured his first-ever TT victory in the Supersport TT Race 2, also marking his first time on the rostrum in the 600cc category.

2010
He added another podium to his growing tally, finishing third in the Superstock TT, showing his ability to compete against more experienced riders.

2011
Dunlop secured his second career TT victory in the Superstock class but also earned another podium finish, taking third place in Supersport Race 1, proving his strength in the highly competitive 600cc category.

2012
Dunlop claimed another victory in Supersport Race 2 while also finishing second in the Superstock TT, pushing his overall podium count to six.

2013
This was the year Michael Dunlop announced himself as a dominant force. Winning four races in a single week, he also finished second in the Senior TT, bringing his total TT podiums to nine. His performance this year confirmed that he was no longer just a rising star but one of the leading names in the sport.

2014
Dunlop repeated the feat of four TT wins in a week, but in addition to those victories, he secured a second-place finish in Supersport Race 1 and a third-place finish in the Lightweight TT, bringing his TT podium tally to 12.

2015
While not taking victories, Dunlop still earned a place on the podium, finishing third in the Senior TT, ensuring his presence among the best.

2016
This was another historic year for Dunlop, as he became the first rider to lap the Mountain Course in under 17 minutes on his way to victory in the Superbike TT. In addition to that record-breaking ride, he also finished second in the Senior TT, adding to his growing podium total.

2017
He continued his dominance in the Supersport class, winning Race 1 while also finishing second in Supersport Race 2. He also claimed a third-place finish in the Superbike TT, increasing his overall podium count.

2018
Dunlop took another three podiums, winning the Lightweight TT and Supersport Race 1, while finishing third in the Superbike TT. His consistency across multiple categories made him one of the most versatile riders of his generation.

2019
His TT campaign included another third-place finish in the Lightweight TT, further adding to his podium tally.

2022
After a two-year break in TT racing due to the global pandemic, Dunlop returned, proving he was still at the top of his game. He won both Supersport TT races and finished second in the Superbike TT, while also securing a third-place finish in the Superstock TT.

2023
He matched his own record of four TT wins in a single week, but alongside those victories, he finished second in the Senior TT and third in the Superbike TT, pushing his total TT podium count into the 40s.

2024
The Isle of Man TT was historic for Dunlop, as he officially became the most successful rider in TT history. In addition to his four victories, he also finished third in the Superbike TT, securing his 45th career podium.

2025
Michael added two more podiums on the opening day of TT 2025. He took a commanding victory in Supersport TT Race 1 aboard the Ducati Panigale V2 — his 30th career TT win, and Ducati’s first win at the TT in 30 years. Earlier that day, he finished second in the Superbike TT.