Pata Yamaha WorldSBK

Van Der Mark Second as Melandri Promoted to Podium in Jerez

Jun 9, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Both Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders were involved in a race long battle for the podium in today’s opening WorldSBK encounter in Jerez. But while Michael van der Mark ended the day celebrating a superb run […]

Yamaha Enjoy Strong Opening Day in Jerez

Jun 8, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Michael van der Mark led the way for Yamaha on the opening day Jerez, with the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider topping the timesheet in FP1 before finally finishing in second place, just two-tenths off the […]

Confidence High as Yamaha Riders Head to Jerez

Jun 5, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes, head into Round 6 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Jerez this weekend with their sights set firmly on the podium, following a […]

Rider Inspiration – Behind the Helmet: Michael van der Mark

May 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Total Motorcycle presents, Rider Inspiration – Behind the Helmet: Michael van der Mark. A look into what inspired Michael van der Mark from a kid who didn’t attend classes and the journey from expensive truck […]

Solid Sprint Race for Van Der Mark and Lowes as Rain Stops Play in Imola

May 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes, both showed improved pace in today’s Superpole Sprint Race in Imola, which they finished in fourth and fifth places respectively. It proved a more […]

Solid Start in Imola for Van Der Mark as Sickness Strikes Lowes

May 11, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK riders made a solid rather than stellar start on the opening day of proceedings at Round 5 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Imola. It […]

Yamaha Riders Revved up and Ready for Imola Challenge

May 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK teams return to action this weekend at the historic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, the venue for Round 5 of the 2019 FIM […]

Van Der Mark Does the Double Dutch at Home in Assen

Apr 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 […]

Van Der Mark Matches P1 Pace on Bitterly Cold Opening Day in Assen

Apr 13, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Less than a second separated the top 12 riders on the timesheet after a bitterly cold opening day at the TT Circuit Assen. Michael van der Mark ended the day fifth fastest only 0.03 seconds […]

Lowes and Van Der Mark Battle for the Podium in Aragon Thriller

Apr 7, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Alex Lowes and Michael van der Mark, were involved in a titanic five-way battle for the podium in today’s 18-lap WorldSBK encounter in Aragon, missing out only due to deteriorating rear […]

Yamaha Riders Target the Podium as WorldSBK Lands in Europe

Apr 2, 2019 Michael Le Pard

With four podium finishes in the opening two rounds of the FIM Superbike World Championship, the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK riders head to Aragon this weekend, determined to carry the momentum […]

Triple Podium for Lowes as Yamaha Close the Gap

Mar 17, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Two scintillating performances from Alex Lowes today saw the Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider add two more podium finishes to the one he achieved in Race 1 yesterday, making it three from three for the 28-year-old […]

Lowes Storms to Race 1 Podium in Thailand

Mar 16, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK rider, Alex Lowes, charged his way to third place and his first podium finish of the 2019 season in a closely fought WorldSBK encounter, run over 20-laps at the Chang International Circuit […]

Top Three for Cortese as Yamaha Start Strongly in Thailand

Mar 15, 2019 Michael Le Pard

The Pata Yamaha WorldSBK and GRT Yamaha Supported WorldSBK riders enjoyed a strong opening day at Round 2 of the FIM Superbike World Championship in Thailand, with all four riders finishing inside the top six. […]

Tactical Approach in Australia Pays Dividends for Van Der Mark and Lowes

Feb 24, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Pata Yamaha WorldSBK riders, Michael van der Mark and Alex Lowes, overcame difficult conditions in today’s WorldSBK Race at Phillip Island to add to their championship points haul with fourth and fifth place respectively. Van […]