Michael Dunlop highsides in Le Mans 24 Hours, his team retires

Michael Dunlop highsided in the Le Mans 24 Hours on Saturday night.

He was one of multiple riders caught out by the wet conditions in the early hours of running.

His team was soon back out and racing again in the famous event, battling up to P6.

But after the seven-hour mark they began tumbling down the order, and soon after, they retired from the Le Mans 24 Hours.

They had qualified on Friday in 14th.

Dunlop was representing Team LRP Poland alongside teammates Danny Webb, Enzo Boulom and Marek Szkopek.

They were campaigning in the iconic Le Mans 24 Hours on a BMW M1000RR.

Last year, Dunlop was 16th overall at the same race representing the French TR27 team on a Honda Fireblade.

Now on BMW machinery, this race represents the start of a run of important occasions for Dunlop.

His road racing season will begin with the North West 200, then take him to the Isle of Man TT.

Dunlop won for the 29th time at the TT last year, finally breaking his uncle Joey’s record.

He will be back for more this year, after the riders’ seeding and machinery were revealed.