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2025 Isle of Man TT: Michael Dunlop takes 30th career win in Supersport battle
Michael Dunlop claimed his 30th Isle of Man TT victory by besting Dean Harrison in an intense Supersport race this Monday. Being the all-time win record holder, Dunlop has been dominating the Supersport class since 2019 and continued his impressive run even after switching to a Ducati for the 2025 season. Despite initially falling over seven seconds behind, a minor tweak during a pit stop helped Dunlop catch up to and ultimately pass long-time leader Harrison on the final lap. Dunlop secured the win by streaking away on his Ducati, crossing the finish line 10.229 seconds ahead of Harrison, almost setting a new lap record with an average speed of 130.313mph. This marks Dunlop’s second podium finish of the week, with Harrison also collecting two podiums and James Hillier returning to the podium for the first time since 2019 on the Bournemouth Kawasaki. Despite Harrison starting strong and building a significant lead in the initial laps, Dunlop’s strategic adjustments and consistent pace led him to overcome Harrison and secure victory on his seventh different manufacturer’s bike. Other notable results include Superbike TT winner Davey Todd finishing in fourth place, while Josh Brookes managed to secure fifth position after a close battle on the road.
