Dunlop sets the pace in first qualifying session of TT 2023

Unofficial lap record in the Supertwin class

Michael Dunlop topped all four solo classes in the first qualifying session of TT 2023 today (Monday).

He also set an unofficial lap record in the Supertwin category with a lap of 122.907mph from a standing start.

This was quicker than his 2018 best of 122.750mph.

Meanwhile Newcomers Erno Kostamo (115.468mph), Matthieu Lagrive (111.839mph), Ryan Cringle (111.658mph), Jack Petrie (107.696mph) and Jorge Halliday (107.527mph) all had a successful first day around the Mountain Course.

In the sidecar class Pete Founds and Jevan Walmsley were quickest at 117.431mph on their FHO Racing Honda.  

You can find the full race report HERE.

Tomorrow’s qualifying session is due to get underway at 6.30pm with the schedule, as it stands, as follows: