'Great to have support from all over the world' - Dunlop

'Great to have support from all over the world' - DunlopImage source, PacemakerImage caption, Michael Dunlop has made winning TT races the priority of his careerByRichard PetrieBBC Sport NI JournalistPublished1 minute agoIsle of Man TT wins record holder Michael Dunlop says he enjoys receiving support from fans from across the world at the event but admits all the attention he attracts can be "a bit daunting at times".The 37-year-old overtook his legendary uncle Joey as the most successful competitor ever at the renowned international road racing event in 2024 and now boasts 33 wins coming into this year's races on the back of a fifth four-timer of his career 12 months ago.In an interview with The BBC Bikes Podcast, external, the Northern Ireland rider says he has noticed that he has been receiving more adulation than previously in recent years in light of his record-breaking achievements."The last couple of years my personal profile has gone through the roof just because the sport has taken off in different areas," he said."Some people want to be famous, I just want to be successful. I come from a small town and we're not used to hustles and bustles of people."When you're not used to it it is kind of daunting, and when you're not really a people talking person anyway it doesn't help."Sometimes some people don't know how to separate ignorance from awkwardness but when people are here it's great to see the support we get from all over the world."Dunlop's remarkable success at the world's most challenging races comprises a record 15 Supersport wins, seven triumphs in the Supertwins class, five Superbike race victories and three wins apiece in the Senior and Superstock races.He has achieved victories in machines provided by seven different manufacturers from 2009 to 2025 and also holds the record for the number of podiums at the event with 51."I've always wanted in...