Isle of Man TT: Dunlop claims more wins and podiums than any other tire manufacturer

Dunlop Motorcycle Europe is celebrating another successful Isle of Man TT after securing more race victories and podium finishes than any other tire manufacturer at the 2026 event. 

Despite a weather-affected schedule reducing the event to five races, riders using Dunlop tires claimed three victories and nine podium finishes around the legendary Mountain Course. Domination across the Supersport and Sportbike classes, combined with front-running pace in the Superbike races, demonstrated the versatility and consistent performance of the latest generation of Dunlop KR slick racing tires.

Dunlop supported more than 15 riders throughout the two-week event, providing multiple specifications of KR108 and KR108+ rear tires depending on category, and front tires from the KR109+ range. A team of Dunlop track support engineers provided advice to all Dunlop-supported riders, including guidance on the most appropriate tire specification for the ever-changing weather conditions. 

The Isle of Man TT presents one of the toughest challenges in motorcycle racing, taking place on a 37.73-mile (61 km) course of public roads through sleepy villages, narrow lanes and mountain passes. Dunlop’s experienced trackside support team works closely with riders and teams throughout practice and race week to optimise tire selection and setup for speeds of almost 200 mph (320 km/h).

Temperatures ranged from warm sunshine in practice week through to a cold, damp race week. After his fourth-place finish in Tuesday’s Sportbike race, TT lap record holder Peter Hickman declared it the “wettest” he had ever ridden the circuit. The changeable weather conditions underlined the impressive versatility of the Dunlop KR tires, which provided instant pace and multiple-lap durability across the classes.

Michael Dunlop continued his remarkable TT record with Dunlop tires, winning both Supersport races and the Sportbike race. Beyond the race wins, Dunlop-supported riders consistently featured at the front of the field. Peter Hickman recorded top-four finishes in every race, while Josh Brookes and Ian Hutchinson both featured inside the top five. Across the five races, Dunlop riders occupied 9 of the 15 possible podium positions and 14 of the 25 possible top-five spots. 

This week’s TT success comes after race wins for both Michael Dunlop and Peter Hickman in the North West 200 road races in May. In the world of circuit racing, Dunlop KR racing slicks have also been in action this weekend in the FIM Endurance World Championship’s 8 Hours of Spa on Saturday, and the Dunlop Campionato Italiano Velocità event at Imola.

“The Isle of Man TT is an event like no other, and rider confidence in tires is crucial when facing a track like this at an average speed of 135 mph,” said Wim Van Achter, Motorsport Manager, Dunlop Motorcycle Europe. “To finish the week with more race wins and podium finishes than any other tire manufacturer is a fantastic result and a testament to the performance and consistency of our latest generation Dunlop KR racing slicks. Michael Dunlop’s three wins were a highlight, but we’re equally proud to have supported so many riders running at the front throughout the event. Feedback from teams throughout the paddock was extremely positive, reinforcing the strength of a tire range that continues to win in road and circuit racing across Europe.”