Morecambe motorbike legend John McGuinness finishes 7th and 16th at TTs

John McGuinness MBE finished in seventh and 16th place in his two starts at this year's Isle of Man TT races.

'The Morecambe Missile', on the 29th anniversary of his first start at the iconic road race meeting, had a best lap average of 131.173mph in the Superbike race on Monday afternoon, finishing behind winner Davey Todd.

McGuinness, 53, was then 16th as Dean Harrison won the RL360 Superstock race on Tuesday.

Michael Dunlop finished third - his 47th podium finish in total - which equalled the record held by McGuinness.

Here is video of John on the start line this week.

McGuinness has 23 wins around the TT course since debuting there in 1996, making him third on the all-time list of winners.

This year's TTs run until Saturday June 7, culminating with the six-lap Seniors race, which McGuinness holds the record for with seven wins. He will not be taking part this year.

John first travelled to the Isle of Man at the age of 10 with his father and first competed in the Lightweight TT some 29 years ago - riding a Honda then as he does today.

He told Honda Racing before this year's event, what is it that keeps him coming back to the TT.

“It’s work, it’s our job as riders," he said.

"But it is special for so many reasons, not least that you can go to so many circuits in Britain and around the world that are open all throughout the year, but only once each year do they close off 38 miles for you to go roaring round.

"I’m very lucky that I am still competitive and that I get to be part of the Honda team."