Michael Dunlop, the 25-year-old who won four races at the 2013 Isle of Man TT and has seven total race wins on the island, announced this week that he currently has no plans to go racing in 2014 and may sit out until 2015 or 2016, if he feels it necessary. “Just a quick message to let everyone know the situation regarding the 2014 racing season,” Dunlop posted on his personal Facebook page November 19. “There has been much speculation about my plans for next year and I have decided to let all my loyal sponsors, team members and fans know exactly where I am at currently. I have not signed any contracts for 2014 mainly due to various complications attached to each offer put to me. I am disappointed to be in this situation, especially after the tremendous season I enjoyed in 2013 and the success I achieved. However, I am as keen as ever to go race motorbikes but sadly at this moment in time I will not be racing in 2014. If something materialises I might consider to come back if am ready and it’s the right package but till that i hope to be back in 2015 or if not 2016. I have worked extremely hard to get to this level in road racing and unless I feel I have the right equipment and structure under me I won’t race at all. Thanks to everyone who has supported me through thick and thin there is to many to name but I will see them to express my thanks and I hope we’ll be back on the top step as soon as am back. “Many thanks “Michael Dunlop “MD Racing”