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Michael Van Der Mark admits “it’s been tough to watch” WorldSBK after losing his full-time seat.
Michael Van Der Mark expressed the difficulty of watching WorldSBK from afar as he returns to replace the injured Miguel Oliveira. Van Der Mark lost his full-time seat in 2025 and became a test rider for BMW, also racing for the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team. He made his WorldSBK return during FP1 at Most, stepping in for Oliveira who got injured in a previous crash. With uncertainty around Oliveira’s return, Van Der Mark faces a busy racing schedule in the upcoming weeks. While disappointed with the circumstances, Van Der Mark sees this weekend’s races as a chance to impress teams for potential 2027 seats in WorldSBK. He remains eager to be on the grid and is motivated to pursue good results in races.
