By In his own unorthodox way, without any formal indication of a pending announcement, the news breaks this evening regarding TT wins record holder Michael Dunlop MBE’s Ducati UK and Ducati Corsa supported, TT 2026 V4 Panigale Ducati steed.
Widespread paddock whispers throughout the off season, into 2026 have hinted at Ducati targeting the thirty-three times TT winners’ services for big-bike TT contests.
Tonight’s update reveals a decisive conclusion to the latest MD SBK machinery, what will he race mystery novel.
Speaking via his outfits Facebook page, the Ballymoney international road racing icon who will additionally race this year the Scars Racing V2 Panigale Ducati and continue aboard S1-R Paton metal, stated:
“Our little V2 was getting lonely… so we went-and-got her a best mate the V4 RS!!!
Huge thanks to everyone at Ducati Corsa, Ducati UK, and all our sponsors for helping make this project happen (even if it’s come together a bit late!).
Now it’s back to the workshop, then off with the Hawk (Racing) team next week for testing to see how we get on.”
Quotes via Michael Dunlop MD Racing Facebook page.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
