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Question marks about Michael Dunlop “sandbagging” at Isle of Man TT answered on Sunday
Michael Dunlop responded to accusations of “sandbagging” by showcasing his speed during the fifth Superbike qualifying session on Sunday at the Isle of Man TT. He secured the top spot before racing commenced on Monday. Some observers had questioned whether he had been holding back prior to this session, as Dean Harrison had outperformed him on the big bikes. Cameron Donald highlighted the importance of making calculated adjustments rather than reinventing strategies at this stage of the competition. There were speculations about Dunlop strategically holding back his full potential, with experts like Tom Birchall emphasizing the need for clear direction and focus in racing. Despite doubts, Dunlop delivered an impressive performance on Sunday, setting a lap record of 132.003mph and asserting his competitiveness in the TT.
