Michael Van Der Mark hopeful of podium return in Assen: ‘It’s been a while!’

Michael Van Der Mark came within one position of a first WorldSBK podium since the last race of𓆉 the 2𒆙021 season in Indonesia.

Michael van der Mark, Catalunya WorldSBK, 24 March
Michael van der Mark, Catalunya WorldSBK, 24 March

168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Michael Van Der Mark and team-mate 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Toprak Razgatlioglu both showed what they were capable of throughout the Catalunya WorldSBK round.

Razgatliog🐬lu secured his first wins with BMW, while Van Der Mark secured his first top five finish in over two years.

Van Der Mark ended Race 2 in fourth position, one place behind Razgatlioglu who was beaten by Ducati for the firsꦡt time all weekend after he also secured pole with a new lap record.

But for Van De🏅r Mark, who spent ꧑much of the last two seasons dealing with injuries, looked back to his best.

So much so that the Dutch rider is hopeful 🎶of going even better at his home round in Assen next month.

Van Der Mark said: “It’d be really nice to get on the podium, it’s been a while! Honestly, we had a really stroꦯng weekend here and if we 🐽can do the same at Assen, with a little bit extra pressure, I hope to be on the podium there.”

One of the reasons for Van Der Mark’s improved results last weekend was his performance in Superpole which had previously been a struggle fꦕor him.

Van Der Mark was fourth fastest in ꧃Superpole, and now that the base of the M 1000 RR is stronger, the former Honda and Yamaha rider has more confidence as a result.

“I used to struggle a lot in Superpole but now we have such a good base and when we stick the Q tyre in, I feel like I can use the g𓆉rip,” said Van Der Mark.

“It gives ജme a lot of confidence as well. I was surprised with my lap in Superpole but pretty happy with it.

“💟Toprak did a bit more but I was happy with it. With the level in this field now, this is what you need.”

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