Michael Dunlop wins Wednesday's Supertwins race at the Isle of Man TT to become the most successful rider in the event's history.
Michael Dunlop has become the most successful rider in the history of the Isle of Man TT by winning Wednesday's Supertwins race.
The 35-year-old had equalled the longstanding all-time benchmark when he won Saturday's Supersport opener, before being denied what looked like a certain win in Sunday's Superbike race by an issue with his visor. The Ballymoney rider produced a dominant display in the Supertwins, leading from start to finish and having a 20.4 seconds advantage over Peter Hickman by the end of the race, with Dominic Herbertson a further 5.5 seconds adrift in third.By the end of his second circuit he was 12 seconds ahead of nearest challenger Hickman and then grew his lead still further on the final lap with a speed of 122.434.
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