Dunlop announced that he was hoping to win the Isle of Man TT and North West 200 before he quit, and that he intended to focus on his sons, William and Michael, and pass his motorcycling experience to them.
Dunlop stated that he aimed to secure victories in the Isle of Man TT and North West 200 races before retiring, with a plan to focus on his sons, William and Michael, and pass down his knowledge of motorcycle riding to them.