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Michael van der Mark, on the BMW M1000RR, Climbed to the Top of the World Superbike Championship!
The weekend in Aragon marked a memorable achievement in World Superbike history. ROKiT factory team pilot Michael van der Mark, taking over from injured Miguel Oliveira, showcased a stunning performance in the races, securing the championship seat. The Dutch pilot once again proved how well he adapted to the BMW, having a successful weekend exceeding expectations.
From Most to Aragon: Van der Mark’s Rise
Following a consistent performance at Most in the fifth race of the season, Michael van der Mark also took to the track for BMW at Aragon. The German manufacturer’s plans to include the Dutch driver as a test pilot at the end of the 2025 season and allow him to compete in the World Endurance Championship, helped the pilot maintain his race rhythm. Miguel Oliveira’s unfortunate crash in the Süperpole race at the Balaton Circuit increased the ROKiT factory team’s confidence in the experienced driver.
At MotorLand Aragon, van der Mark finished in 10th place with lap times of 11.00 and 11.10. In the Süperpole session, he achieved his best lap time of 7th. This performance would provide a significant advantage in the championship race.
Pilot’s Assessment: “Error-Free, Good Weekend”
Evaluating the World Superbike Aragon leg, Michael van der Mark stated, “I believe we can have a positive balance sheet. We experienced some issues on Friday initially, but we managed to resolve them and made good progress. Frankly, I was very pleased with my Süperpole performance this weekend. We made a wrong tire choice in the first race, but we still managed to score important points. I couldn’t keep pace with the tempo of the group ahead of me in the Sunday sprint race, which was a shame, but it was still a very good race. We made a small change to the motorcycle for the second race and felt much more comfortable. It wasn’t enough to stay alongside the leading riders, but we made a big step forward in terms of pace. Overall, we had an error-free, good weekend. It was also great to see Miguel back in the garage, supporting us and giving us some advice. Seeing him here was good, and I was looking forward to seeing him back on the motorcycle.”
Oliveira from the Garage: “It Was a Good Timing to Be Here for the Team”
Portuguese star Miguel Oliveira, who was still recovering, watched the weekend from the garage as a spectator. The former MotoGP pilot followed the Michelin test from the sidelines, supporting his team. “It’s not easy to stay out there. But I felt it was a good timing for me to be here and be with my team. The last few weekends haven’t been easy for anyone because Danilo or I weren’t there. So I thought it was a good opportunity to show that I was okay and give the team a little moral support,” he said.
Van der Mark’s Success: 11 World Championship Points
The Dutch pilot achieved a more successful chart with a total of 11 World Championship points this weekend, surpassing his performance in his last season as the main pilot. This was a weekend that cemented Michael van der Mark’s name in the annals of the World Superbike Championship.
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