The Only Man in History
with 36 TT Wins
Michael Dunlop’s Isle of Man TT Wins by Year
Michael Dunlop MBE, born on April 10, 1989, in Northern Ireland, is part of the legendary Dunlop racing dynasty. The son of Robert Dunlop and nephew of Joey Dunlop, Michael has carved his own legacy on the roads, becoming the most successful rider in Isle of Man TT history with 29 victories. On race day one of 2025 adds another win, now on 30th!
Below is the journey of his record-breaking wins.
Wins by Year
2009 – First TT Victory
- Supersport TT Race 2 – Michael secured his first-ever TT win riding a Yamaha.
2011 – Superstock Success
- Superstock TT – Took victory on a Kawasaki ZX-10R, proving his ability across multiple classes.
2012 – Adding Another Supersport Win
- Supersport TT Race 2 – Another win in the 600cc category, riding a Yamaha.
2013 – A Dominant Year (4 Wins in a Week)
- Superbike TT – Dominated on a Honda.
- Supersport TT Race 1 – Another Honda victory.
- Superstock TT – Showcased his versatility by winning in the 1000cc production-based class.
- Supersport TT Race 2 – Ended the week with a fourth win, all on Honda machinery.
2014 – Making History with BMW (4 Wins in a Week Again)
- Superbike TT – Made history by giving BMW its first TT win in 75 years.
- Supersport TT Race 2 – Claimed another victory on a Honda.
- Superstock TT – Another win on the BMW S1000RR.
- Senior TT – Capped off the week with another BMW victory.
2016 – First 17-Minute Lap at the TT
- Superbike TT – Became the first rider to lap the TT course in under 17 minutes (16:53.929, 133.962 mph average).
- Senior TT – Won again on a BMW.
2017 – More Supersport & Senior Success
- Supersport TT Race 1 – Took another win in the 600cc category.
- Senior TT – Won on a Suzuki, showing his ability to win across manufacturers.
2018 – Triple Crown Year
- Superbike TT – Another big bike victory on a BMW.
- Supersport TT Race 1 – Took the 600cc win on a Honda.
- Lightweight TT – First win in the Supertwin class on a Paton.
2019 – Defending the Lightweight TT Title
- Lightweight TT – Another win on the Paton Supertwin.
2022 – Back to Winning Ways (Double Supersport Wins)
- Supersport TT Race 1 – Won on a Yamaha YZF-R6.
- Supersport TT Race 2 – Another 600cc win.
2023 – Another 4-Win TT Week
- Supersport TT Race 1 – Kept his 600cc dominance alive.
- Superbike TT – Took another big bike win on a Honda.
- Supertwin TT Race 1 – Won on a Paton.
- Supersport TT Race 2 – Ended the week with a fourth win.
2024 – Making History as the Most Successful TT Rider (4 Wins Again)
- Supersport TT Race 1 – Tied Joey Dunlop’s record of 26 TT wins.
- Supertwin TT Race 1 – Broke the record, becoming the most successful TT rider of all time.
- Supersport TT Race 2 – Extended his lead over Joey’s tally.
- Supertwin TT Race 2 – Took his 29th career TT win, solidifying his legendary status.
2025 – 33 TT Wins, 51 Podiums, New Records Set and Ducati History Made!
30. Supersport TT Race 1 – Michael opened the week with his 30th career TT win, riding the Ducati Panigale V2 to victory. It also marked Ducati’s first TT win in 30 years — a standout moment in modern TT history.
31. Supertwin TT Race 1 – A clean, controlled ride on the MD Racing Paton saw Michael take win number 31, extending his lead as the most successful TT rider of all time.
32. Supersport TT Race 2 – Another dominant performance on the Ducati. Michael completed the Supersport double and made it eight consecutive wins in the class — a streak unmatched in TT history.
33. Supertwin TT Race 2 – Another top-level ride on the Paton, this time setting a new class lap record of 123.056 mph. It sealed win number 33 and podium number 51.
34th TT Win
Supersport TT Race 1, Ducati Panigale V2
Michael’s 2026 TT campaign got off to the perfect start with victory in the opening Supersport race aboard the Ducati Panigale V2. A controlled and commanding performance around the Mountain Course saw him secure his 34th TT win, adding another chapter to his remarkable Isle of Man TT career.
35th TT Win
Supersport TT Race 2, Ducati Panigale V2
Michael made it a Supersport double in Race 2, once again taking the Ducati Panigale V2 to the top step of the podium. The victory marked his 35th TT win and further cemented his position as the most successful rider in TT history.
36th TT Win
Sportbike TT Race 1, MD Racing Paton
Returning to the lightweight category, now known as the Sportbike class, Michael claimed victory aboard the MD Racing Paton. The win delivered his 36th TT success, extending his all-time record and proving his ability to win across multiple classes and generations of machinery.
36 TT Wins. One Record. One Legacy.
From his first TT victory in 2009 to becoming the most successful rider the event has ever seen, Michael continues to redefine what is possible around the Mountain Course. Each victory adds another chapter to a story that has already secured its place in TT history.
A Legacy Written in Speed and Determination
Michael Dunlop’s 30 Isle of Man TT victories have come across multiple manufacturers, categories, and generations of racing technology. He is the only rider to have won four races in a single TT week on five separate occasions (2013, 2014, 2023, 2024, 2025).
With no signs of slowing down, how many more records will he break? The story of The Bull of the Mountain is still being written.
The Most Successful TT Rider in History.
Charging Beyond Limits.
