Michael Dunlop has adopted a philosophical standpoint as the debate rages over where the international road racing specialist will ply his trade in 2014 or indeed if he will race at all.

Honda boss Neil Tuxworth has said the 24-year-old - who won four Isle of Man TT races in the same week on CBR600RR and Fireblade machinery in June - won’t ride in an official capacity for the manufacturer next year.

Dunlop has remained tight-lipped on his future plans but nonetheless has become the centre of attention following Tuxworth’s statement, but right now the gifted young sportsman has other more pressing matters on his mind.

“There’s a lot going on in my personal life at the moment and I’m not looking for people’s sympathy, it’s just that I have to get my priorities in place before I can turn my full attention to racing,” said Dunlop.

“There are some teams trying to get me signed up, which I really appreciate, but hopefully they can be a bit more patient and understanding with me.

“I can assure everyone I want to win more TTs, but I also want to enjoy the occasion with the right people around me,” he added in his latest column for Road Racing Ireland Magazine.



By Kyle White
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