Van der Mark

Van der Mark: I am really happy that after the difficult years BMW still has trust in me

June 17, 2024 Michael Le Pard

Munich. BMW Motorrad Motorsport will compete in the FIM Superbike World Championship 2025 (WorldSBK) with the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team and riders Toprak Razgatlioglu (TUR) and Michael van der Mark (NED). The goal is […]

Van Der Mark Battles for the Podium in Imola Thriller

May 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Michael van der Mark scythed his way through the pack to finish fourth in a thrilling WorldSBK Race 1 in Imola today, with only a spirited ride by Toprak Razgatlioglu in the closing stages denying […]

Van Der Mark Does the Double Dutch at Home in Assen

April 18, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Michael van der Mark, ended his 2019 podium drought emphatically today in Assen, finishing third in the rescheduled WorldSBK Race 1 this morning and then going one better to thrill his […]

Pata Yamaha’s Van Der Mark Targets Home Podium in Assen

April 10, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Michael van der Mark heads into his home race in Assen this weekend with his sights set firmly on securing his first podium finishes of the season. The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider came close in […]

Argentina Proves a Tough Challenge for Lowes and Van Der Mark

October 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The first ever FIM World Superbike race in Argentina proved a challenging one for the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark today. Lowes was disappointed with seventh place at […]

Van Der Mark Challenges for Victory In Magny-Cours Thriller

September 30, 2018 Michael Le Pard

After a tough Race 1 yesterday, Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rider Michael van der Mark bounced back impressively today, with a superb ride to third place in a thrilling Race 2 encounter at Magny-Cours. […]

Hard Fought Seventh for Van Der Mark in Tough Magny-Cours Encounter

September 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team riders Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes endured a challenging Race 1 at Round 11 of the FIM World Superbike Championship in Magny-Cours today. Van der Mark overcame rear […]

Positive Opening Day in Magny-Cours for Lowes and Van Der Mark

September 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team enjoyed a solid opening to Round 11 of the FIM World Superbike Championship in France today. After a frustrating weekend last time out in Portimão, Alex Lowes bounced back […]

Van der Mark and Lowes Target the Podium in Magny-Cours

September 25, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team pairing of Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes head into Round 11 of the FIM World Superbike Championship at Circuit de Nevers in Magny-Cours with their sights set […]

Van der Mark Charges to the Podium in Portimão

September 16, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rider Michael van der Mark got the final part of his 2018 FIM World Superbike Championship campaign off to a flying start today, with a superb third place finish in […]

Van der Mark and Lowes Raring to go as WorldSBK Returns to Action in Portugal

September 10, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team heads to Portugal keen to continue where they left off ahead of the long summer break, as racing finally resumes this weekend with Round 10 of the 2018 MOTUL […]

Productive Portimão Test for Lowes and van der Mark

August 26, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team riders Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark returned to WorldSBK action this week after the long summer break, with a productive two-day test at the Autodromo Internacional do […]

Yamaha retains van der Mark and Lowes for 2019 WorldSBK Campaign

July 23, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes will again lead Yamaha’s assault on the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2019, after the two riders agreed terms with Yamaha Motor Europe during the recent Misano race […]

Van der Mark Challenges for Race 2 Victory at Misano

July 9, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rider Michael van der Mark signed off from the first half of the season with a superb second-place finish in Race 2 in Misano on Sunday at Round 9 of […]

Van Der Mark Storms to Sensational Yamaha Donington Double

May 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Michael van der Mark wrote history by taking his maiden victory on Saturday at Round 6 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship at Donington Park, and the flying […]

Van der Mark and Yamaha Make History in WorldSBK Race 1 at Donington Park

May 29, 2018 Michael Le Pard

It was a historic Saturday at Round 6 of the 2018 Motul FIM World Superbike Championship at Donington Park for Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Michael van der Mark as the flying Dutchman stormed to […]

Van der Mark Storms to Top Six in Race 1 at Imola

May 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team battled hard throughout Race 1 at Round 5 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship in Imola on Saturday. Michael van der Mark had a tricky SP2 and […]

Van der Mark’s Double Dutch Delight in Race 2 at Assen

April 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Local hero Michael van der Mark gave the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team and the passionate Dutch fans something to celebrate on Sunday at Round 4 of the 2018 Motul FIM Superbike World Championship. After […]

Van der Mark Delights the Dutch Fans with Race 1 Victory Fight at Assen

April 22, 2018 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Michael van der Mark sent the Dutch fans wild at a hot and sunny Assen on Saturday during Race 1 at Round 4 of the WorldSBK Championship. Riding at his […]

Remarkable Zarco Powers to 2nd in Memorable Season Finale – Inspired Performance by Van der Mark

November 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco stole the limelight in Valencia today after narrowly missing out on his first MotoGP victory. The French star undertook a rocket start and lead for almost the entire race as he rode a […]

Phenomenal Zarco Storms to 2nd in Valencia GP Qualifying – Van der Mark Ready to Race

November 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco impressively sealed his fourth consecutive front row start with a superb performance in the last qualifying shootout of the season. The French star began the day with instant speed after finishing FP3 in […]

Zarco Ignites Valencia Challenge with Positive Display on Day 1 – Van der Mark Makes Solid Steps Forward

November 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Johann Zarco kicked off his quest to complete the season finale on the rostrum with a strong showing on the first day of action. The French star improved in both sessions before concluding the afternoon […]

Van der Mark to ride for Monster Yamaha Tech3 at Sepang

October 24, 2017 Michael Le Pard

World Superbike front-runner Michael van der Mark will jump on the Monster Yamaha Tech3 YZR-M1 to replace the recovering Jonas Folger at the Malaysian GP. The young Dutch rider rose through the ranks of the […]

Van der Mark Battles to Strong Fifth in Race 1 at Portimao

September 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

was a day of highs and lows for the Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team in Portimao on Saturday for round ten of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship. Michael van der Mark showed his class […]

Van der Mark Reflects on Historic Suzuka 8 Hours Victory

August 18, 2017 Michael Le Pard

The Yamaha Factory Racing Team of Alex Lowes, Michael van der Mark, and Katsuyuki Nakasuga completed a historic hat-trick of wins at the Suzuka 8 Hours this year after dominating the legendary endurance race. […]

Van der Mark Interview: Season So Far

July 20, 2017 Michael Le Pard

As the WorldSBK paddock enjoys its summer break, yamaha-racing.com caught up with Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team’s Michael van der Mark to get his assessment of the season so far, find out what his highlights […]