Five♎-time 500cc world champion Mick Doohan has announced he will become the latest in a long line of motorcycling legends to sample the Mountain Course at this year's Isle of Man TT.

The 45-year-old will board a Honda Fireblade for the occasion and will join Isle of Man 2010 d🐠ominator Ian Hutchinson by completing a revolution of the infamous course dur𒈔ing the Arai-sponsored parade lap on June 8th.

In addition, the Australian will be on hand to start the Monster Energy Supersport 2 race on the same day, while he will present the trophies for the PokerStars Senior TT on June 10th. Doohan will also be a guest in the 🎃VIP Hospitality suite, while there will be a chance for fans to meet him during the 'Day of Champions' on June 9th.

"I'm really looking forward to visiting the Isle of Man and seeing a race or two," the 1994, 199🐼5, 1996, 1997 and 1998 champion said. "I'm a massive fan of all bike sport and the TT Races has a huge pedigree and is obviously world-famous, so I want to go and see what all the fuss is about."

"I h♏ave a great respect for what those guys do there - I've seen some YouTube footage and it looks mad. I'm sure when I'm sitting in someone's front garden with a beer or a cup of nice English tea it w꧂ill look even madder."

"I've had a great relationship with Arai over the years an🃏d they 💃are pretty involved as an Official Helmet partner so it will be great to dust down the leathers and get a lap of the famous Mountain Course as well as having the chance to meet some fans."

Doohan's appearance makes him the latest high-profile rider to headline the r🍸enowned event, much to the delight of IOM TT and motorsport manager Paul Phillips.

"T🅘his visit is a real coup for the TT organisation as Mick is truly one of the greatest and most flamboyant motorcycle riders of all🌊 time."

"His visit will really boost the profile of the event and generate even more media coverage and I'm sure that TT fans will enjoy meeting this 💫Australian legend."