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 of the 2021 season in Indones♍ia.

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

168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Michael Van Der Mark and team-mate 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Toprak Razgatlioglu both showed what they were capable of throughout the Catalunya WorldSBK round.

Raz𝄹gatlioglu secured his first wins with BMW, while Van Der Mark secured 𒐪his 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 first time all weekend a♑fter he also secured pole with a new lap record.

But🌳 for Van Der Mark, who spent much 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 strong weeke𓆉nd 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 whi💟ch had previously been a struggle for him.

Van Der Mark was fou🍎rth 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 ꦏnow we have such a good basꩲe and when we stick the Q tyre in, I feel like I can use the grip,” said Van Der Mark.

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

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

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