Michael Dunlop and Hawk Racing Join Forces For 2023 | Isle of Man TT Races

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Michael Dunlop and Hawk Racing will resume their highly-successful partnership at this year’s Isle of Man TT Races, with the 21-time race winner campaigning the team’s new Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade in the six-lap Superbike and Senior TT Races.
In this exclusive interview with Michael Dunlop and Hawk Racing Team Manager Steve Hicken, the pairing discuss their their ambitions for TT 2023 as Dunlop returns to the Honda Superbike for the first time in 10 years.
This will be the first time that Dunlop has ridden a Honda in the headline RST Superbike and Milwaukee Senior TT Races since 2013 when he was part of the factory Honda TT Legends squad. That year saw him win the opening Superbike Race and finish second to team-mate John McGuinness in a thrilling Senior encounter.
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  • @ManxAndy
    @ManxAndy Жыл бұрын

    I agree .100% with Steve…….Michael is the most naturally gifted road racer of the present time……and does it his way, just as all Dunlop’s have……👍🇮🇲💪🏆

  • @ramsramsay1267

    @ramsramsay1267

    Жыл бұрын

    Abso frickin lutely agree. He's his team. Very delicate edge that he has been thro and probably still. Butt I'm standing fist pumping for him. Gave him a thumbs up and a, keep chugging son, at Oulton Park bsb. Biiig smile n cheers lad. Heartfelt xx

  • @ManxAndy

    @ManxAndy

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ramsramsay1267100%….agree, If you know, you know..👌👍🇮🇲

  • @ghostrider7688

    @ghostrider7688

    Жыл бұрын

    Aye aye 👍🔥🔥🔥🚀

  • @foodreacts837

    @foodreacts837

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ManxAndy 2023 TT looks what happened

  • @andrewoverton5170
    @andrewoverton5170 Жыл бұрын

    There's less than a handful of riders who can realistically topple Hicky if everything goes right for him. Michael is one of them. 21 wins - just think about that for a second because we hear a lot about JM's wins but people seem to gloss over where Michael is at. Wish him good luck, always a great rider to watch.

  • @mattmid7012

    @mattmid7012

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree. You only have to look at the unbelievable lap time he did on the 600 last year to know he is still at the top of his game and more than capable of bridging that gap on the right bike.

  • @chrisclifford4109

    @chrisclifford4109

    Жыл бұрын

    Also 2 of John’s wins are the in the one lap TT Zero. MD also reached 21 at 33 years old, John hit 23 at age 43. Plus Michael lost 2 years to Covid, he’d probably have more by now if we raced in ‘20 and ‘21

  • @michaelcullen4990

    @michaelcullen4990

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisclifford4109 true, well said and valid points👌

  • @johnnysheridan

    @johnnysheridan

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chrisclifford4109 Michael needs a solid team setup, last couple of visits have been last minute deals with little to no testing on the bikes, no good enough for a rider of his calibre, Hickman, harrison, Todd have what looks to be a rock solid team backing their every move

  • @JoeCurtis82

    @JoeCurtis82

    Жыл бұрын

    I Couldn't agree more gents 👍 to put it in perspective his uncle Joey won his 1st TT in 1977 aged 25 and his 26th and final win 23 years later in 2000 aged 48. And Michael in 14 years has took 21 😮

  • @paulbuckberry7683
    @paulbuckberry7683 Жыл бұрын

    I have come to respect and admire Michael more and more as he matures. I wish him and his team all the very best for the future.!

  • @gabrielepezzotta2663
    @gabrielepezzotta2663 Жыл бұрын

    Michael is such a stunning rider! Best wishes MD, have great fun as you give to us!

  • @jdahack7367
    @jdahack7367 Жыл бұрын

    Love you Michael. Best road racer. Wish you all the best for 23.

  • @devenair681
    @devenair681 Жыл бұрын

    If anyone can climb on a new bike (to him) and win it's Michael. He did it with the BMW and the Suzuki. He's a prodigious talent and with 21 wins and that fierce determination he can do it. I hope the Honda is up to the task as the BMW of Hickman and the Kawasaki of Dean Harrison are clearly the machines to beat. I and many others would love to see MD on the top step again. 👍👍

  • @nodtripRS
    @nodtripRS Жыл бұрын

    Dunlop an Hawk back together, again, a dream team in my thoughts. 👍🏻

  • @manx1569
    @manx1569 Жыл бұрын

    What a legend, he is now 2nd with JM on 21 TT Wins (noone counts TT Zero)

  • @MediumPoo
    @MediumPoo Жыл бұрын

    What a legend, I really hope the team gets behind him and delivers. Yes MD can be a bit abrasive but he is an amazing rider, pure raw talent and if the bike and conditions are right I'm sure he can smash the lap record. Everyone in Hawk needs to give 110% at all times, this guy is giving his all each race and the stakes are unbelievably high.

  • @zacharyradford5552

    @zacharyradford5552

    Жыл бұрын

    Burning desire to win can rub people the wrong way.

  • @fangsalotmate4972

    @fangsalotmate4972

    Жыл бұрын

    He's his own man. Fed up with the polished off nice guy crap from the rest of them. This man can build his own, ride his own, doing it his way, a tour de force that holds many records and will no doubt make many more

  • @LG-dx9zp
    @LG-dx9zp Жыл бұрын

    My favorite rider! Doesn’t take sh** from anyone else and doesn’t care about fame or cameras, a gifted rider! May he continue the Dunlop legacy for a long time Just a fan from Luxembourg 🇱🇺

  • @hellsk100
    @hellsk100 Жыл бұрын

    Michael Dunlop has to be the most passionate and toughest rider out there! I pray that my dad and I will be able to see him race in person soon. Going to work extra hard to make it happened.

  • @luiscortes2445
    @luiscortes2445 Жыл бұрын

    I saw Michael last year on the Suzuki Classic Superbike at the Manx GP. Impressive, always the first on track during practice and we felt that he wanted more than the others... He's got the rage, that's obvious... I saw his uncle Joey in 85, 86 and 87 and it would be nice if 2 Dunlops could be the ones who won the TT the most times... Greetings to all TT fans from Lausanne-Switzerland... ✌ 🇨🇭

  • @hillberry5168
    @hillberry5168 Жыл бұрын

    Michael and Steve know each other so well and work well together. Michael is one of the best road racers ever and I hope they have a fast, safe race winning season. Micky, get on that bike asap and get dialled in before the season starts 👍👍

  • @racingrooster4642
    @racingrooster4642 Жыл бұрын

    As others have said if anyone can win on a new bike it's Michael. What a privilege to see him do the ton lap on the Gilera from a standing start with a puddin basin on , and he doesn't mind having a selfie too .Thanks Michael top man .

  • @petersayle2089
    @petersayle2089 Жыл бұрын

    'Keep Er Lit M D', great to see Hawk Racing backing the right man again. Watch out Hicky, Davy T and Deano !

  • @billy2x433
    @billy2x433 Жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait to see this team hit the road hopefully everything goes well look forward to watching them best of luck this season 🏍️💨

  • @theantheron85
    @theantheron85 Жыл бұрын

    Great work Hawk team and Michael! Bring those wins!

  • @michaelpierce5633
    @michaelpierce5633 Жыл бұрын

    Michael Dunlop is a legend...full stop.

  • @syscabmcommunity3368
    @syscabmcommunity3368 Жыл бұрын

    I dont want Michael win TT anymore, I just want he race like ever and keep alive for many many years

  • @jalkezeilstra2886
    @jalkezeilstra2886 Жыл бұрын

    Good luck..Michael...,go for another one,your just one of those guys with the right spirit to do the job...!!! Love seeing you racing...!!! Greetings from the Netherlands....!!!!

  • @cecilwilson5442
    @cecilwilson5442 Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant stuff glad he's got some good machines for the TT,, and hopefully the north west,, ☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland top man

  • @Gambo916
    @Gambo916 Жыл бұрын

    If you respect and admire MD now, you'll respect and admire him even more after you've read his autobiography.......I did! Good luck Michael, I (and many others) will be rooting for you!!!!

  • @billy1858
    @billy1858 Жыл бұрын

    all the best for 2023 ,what a great combination.

  • @luiscortes2445
    @luiscortes2445 Жыл бұрын

    J'ai vu Michael l'année passée sur la Suzuki Classic Superbike lors du Manx GP. Impressionnant, toujours le premier en piste lors des essais et on sentait qu'il en voulait plus que les autres... Il a la rage, c'est évident... J'ai vu son oncle Joey en 85, 86 et 87 et ce serait chouette si 2 Dunlop pouvaient être ceux qui ont gagné le plus de fois le TT... Salutations à tous les fans du TT depuis Lausanne-Switzerland... ✌ 🇨🇭

  • @davemarriott
    @davemarriott Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to the TT even more now.

  • @bluebee7689
    @bluebee7689 Жыл бұрын

    We love u Michael and will be at the tt to cheer you on . Keep er lit lone wolf 🐺

  • @simonjackson4727
    @simonjackson4727 Жыл бұрын

    Good luck for 2023 season Michael 🏍

  • @jalapinya
    @jalapinya Жыл бұрын

    Let's go Michael!

  • @JayEss414
    @JayEss414 Жыл бұрын

    bike looks glorious , i cant wait !

  • @SirCrashALot69
    @SirCrashALot69 Жыл бұрын

    He might not be the most loved racer but if it doesn't matter to him, then it doesn't matter. The man is a gifted racer and will do what he does. Can't take anything away from him. He's def moving up to be my favorite racer. Can't force him to love or be loved by the camera. Keep up the hard work MD and making the switch to Hawk Racing sounds like a great choice!

  • @fangsalotmate4972

    @fangsalotmate4972

    Жыл бұрын

    Everyone here in Ireland loves him, does us all proud. A real road racer boy to man, he has the name but no one ever put a silver spoon in his mouth, hard working, hard riding and he doesn't care if you don't like him 🤣

  • @billyka11
    @billyka11 Жыл бұрын

    Go Michael Go!!!

  • @romaindelanoue4541
    @romaindelanoue4541 Жыл бұрын

    Très très grand pilote. Dommage que c'est pas traduit en français. Respect et très bonne saison sur le tt bravo

  • @OzRock59
    @OzRock59 Жыл бұрын

    You wanna play with the big boys, MD is who you gotta beat. 🏁👍🏼🏁

  • @zegaz8613
    @zegaz8613 Жыл бұрын

    I know ...and respected...Dunlop family has just not only business development...there'r natural born to race...and now he come back with art of machine for the next legend

  • @justonsullivan3807
    @justonsullivan3807 Жыл бұрын

    I will be pulling for Michael. 👍🇺🇲🗽🇬🇧🗽🇨🇮👍

  • @paulrushton7629
    @paulrushton7629 Жыл бұрын

    MD wishing you all the best for the year ahead.

  • @Team-fabulous
    @Team-fabulous Жыл бұрын

    Dunlop dynasty.. Nothing better🏁🏁🏁🏁🏁

  • @missingmac7104
    @missingmac7104 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing mam,Amazing bike, Amazing team all working together ,WOW

  • @legend7ify
    @legend7ify Жыл бұрын

    ................This year will be exciting

  • @jhstony
    @jhstony Жыл бұрын

    If anyone can do it Michael can do it 👏 wait and see

  • @bernardsewell9460
    @bernardsewell9460 Жыл бұрын

    good luck, cannot wait to get over. good luck Michael and Hawk racing team.

  • @ralphwatten2426
    @ralphwatten2426 Жыл бұрын

    Bravest man in the world.

  • @mmahdim5912
    @mmahdim5912 Жыл бұрын

    Honda and dunlop is great

  • @vincemarshall8550
    @vincemarshall8550 Жыл бұрын

    how could anybody hate Micheal ? ,Such a committed rider and shows his feelings ,good luck for everything you race in this year buddy.

  • @kcribin5654
    @kcribin5654 Жыл бұрын

    2024, here we come..💪🏻

  • @freelancerider100
    @freelancerider100 Жыл бұрын

    Cannot wait to see this bike perform with this rider!

  • @ELECTRICMOTOCROSSMACHINE
    @ELECTRICMOTOCROSSMACHINE Жыл бұрын

    Stoked!!!

  • @roywilliams72
    @roywilliams728 ай бұрын

    Dunlop is the best!

  • @candlebright100
    @candlebright100 Жыл бұрын

    Respect !

  • @chrismilcien6440
    @chrismilcien6440 Жыл бұрын

    Si No Muere..... El mejor de la dinastía..... Suerte 😊🍀 amigo....!

  • @cerioscha
    @cerioscha Жыл бұрын

    Keep her Lit Michael and best of luck.

  • @bretsimpson9890
    @bretsimpson9890 Жыл бұрын

    I’m a massive Michale fan

  • @jaysmartin
    @jaysmartin Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful looking bike

  • @danielyeo6777
    @danielyeo6777 Жыл бұрын

    Norms Just Don't Understand What the TT Means to Us All Iam Manx And I Love It All.....Be Safe Everybody

  • @duncanorr5926
    @duncanorr5926 Жыл бұрын

    I think he's really the only person who could ever top joey's record, and I think he's the only one that should.

  • @joshuamusic7574
    @joshuamusic7574 Жыл бұрын

    Another tt victory for this man this Saturday

  • @joshuaman1126
    @joshuaman1126 Жыл бұрын

  • @gelrace9298
    @gelrace9298 Жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🚀🚀✊💪

  • @jeffholmes8092
    @jeffholmes8092 Жыл бұрын

    Good luck Michael, I am sure you have many more wins in you.

  • @jurgenrockenbauer5369
    @jurgenrockenbauer5369 Жыл бұрын

    Got for the winning... 👍👍👍

  • @forddriver8827
    @forddriver8827 Жыл бұрын

    Bloody tragedy all the NI roads meetings cancelled due to greed and poor management. I feel greatly for the likes of MD who is the last of the true road racers. All the very best to the team, you have the greatest rider available.

  • @na-dk9vm

    @na-dk9vm

    Жыл бұрын

    Will they resolve the problem and still have the Northern Ireland races lad?? When were they scheduled to be on??

  • @rmckenna6828
    @rmckenna6828 Жыл бұрын

    Top man

  • @paulgill7660
    @paulgill7660 Жыл бұрын

    Hero MICHAEL STAY SAFE AND SOUND AND BLOODY FAST THIS YEAR APART FROM HICKY @DEAN ITS ALL YOURS GREETINGS FROM DOUGLAS

  • @stumpymacgabhann
    @stumpymacgabhann Жыл бұрын

    225 hp is mind boggling

  • @Dyoochoob

    @Dyoochoob

    Жыл бұрын

    New bike probably 240! 🤯 I'm guessing that clip was from 2017, the last time he was with Hawk (Suzuki).

  • @wolfurine

    @wolfurine

    Жыл бұрын

    ​​@@Dyoochoob He was on a Hawk Suzuki last year 🙃

  • @Dyoochoob

    @Dyoochoob

    Жыл бұрын

    @@wolfurine haha so he was

  • @skywalker7517

    @skywalker7517

    Жыл бұрын

    No, that clip was 2014 when he was riding the full factory bmw, that bike that year was the strongest bike with 225 whp he won both races,Superbike and senior,after 75 years Bmw not winning at the TT

  • @kirkdunn1379

    @kirkdunn1379

    Жыл бұрын

    Am sure there is a balance, not about just most HP........it effects everything and I am sure that's 225 at the wheel not the crank..... They can make more but again....reliability, handling, suspension all play a part......the perfect balance.......not to mention hanging on fir 2 hrs straight, lol Unbelievable race

  • @derekcomer4858
    @derekcomer4858 Жыл бұрын

    This is good news 😊

  • @ivandunlopthemaninmountain4840
    @ivandunlopthemaninmountain48404 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @iezankatana311
    @iezankatana311 Жыл бұрын

    Michael... 👍

  • @gerhardwendl6979
    @gerhardwendl6979 Жыл бұрын

    Ich wünsche Michael Dunlop und dem Hawk Racing Team das Sie mit der Honda alles gewinnen 😉😉Honda is the best😘😘😘😘

  • @stephenwilliamson1491
    @stephenwilliamson1491 Жыл бұрын

    Buzzing

  • @user-qj4ny7wn9c
    @user-qj4ny7wn9c Жыл бұрын

    nice michael

  • @elontusk7565
    @elontusk7565 Жыл бұрын

    Michael dunlop is the best...hands down flat out the best period. Fuck hicky and and the rest of the big race teams Micheal is and always will be the best on the day if he has been given the right package. I'm glad hes back with hawk racing 😊

  • @bultacowally
    @bultacowally Жыл бұрын

    MD's talent is amazing and I must conclude by looking at how big his arms are that his balls are equally large and made of iron...

  • @ducatimale
    @ducatimale Жыл бұрын

    Just get that bike ready in time for the racin' and this on for some superior entertainment.

  • @NickHellings-zq8xt
    @NickHellings-zq8xt Жыл бұрын

    I can see Michael is Riding Honda’s, 600 and 1000, but what are they....in line 4’s....V4 ? cause they sound different.

  • @grumpyoldman336
    @grumpyoldman336 Жыл бұрын

    Wishing Michael all the best in this years TT cant wait to watch it on live pass from here in Canada stay safe boiz !!

  • @GEORGIABOY23
    @GEORGIABOY23 Жыл бұрын

    I miss him on the BMW

  • @daysofmkty3029
    @daysofmkty3029 Жыл бұрын

    Says it how it is...

  • @Dia_dhuit
    @Dia_dhuit7 ай бұрын

    no way is micheal wearing skinny jeans🤦‍♂ 😂😂😂

  • @clivesproule2342
    @clivesproule2342 Жыл бұрын

    As good as hicky and harrison are, dunlop will smoke em.

  • @brianmaris3252
    @brianmaris3252 Жыл бұрын

    Can a normal average Joe rent a motorcycle and ride the Isle of Man TT race course ?

  • @mauser8515
    @mauser8515 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Mr Dunlop. More to go! Cheers

  • @skankhunt6727
    @skankhunt6727 Жыл бұрын

    Michael is legend. The bull needs the right bike and the rest is history. Can’t wait TT 2023

  • @babarfahim6859
    @babarfahim6859 Жыл бұрын

    friendship builds legends.... who knew :*

  • @mikefandango294
    @mikefandango294 Жыл бұрын

    Just chipping away at Joey’s record and a lot years left in him. I’m sure the record will fall to him in the next five years.

  • @sbsb4995
    @sbsb4995 Жыл бұрын

    They will not win. Honda used to make great bikes, not anymore. They are the worst Japanese brands by today's standards.

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