Aragon: van der Mark: If it happens, I’m ready

Michael van der Mark was in a relaxed mood when assessing the possibility of deputising for the returning Valentino Rossi at Aragon this weekend.

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Michael van der Mark was in a reflective mood on Thursday ahead of a weekend that could see him stand in for the returning Valentino Rossi, and stated “I’m ready” should the Italian find his physical condition prevents him from racing on Sunday.

The Dutchman, who races for Yamaha’s World Superbike effort and notched up a victory for the factory at this year’s Suzuka 8 Hours, was called up to deputise for this weekend in the wake of the double fracture Rossi sustained to his right leg when training just over two weeks ago.

And although Rossi confirmed on Wednesday that he would attempt to take part in the 14th round of the season just 20 days after sustaining the painful break, van der Mark did not cut a figure of disappointment when addressing the press.

Rather the opposite. van der Mark had, he said, always considered the possibility of Rossi attempting to ride, and insisted he was ‘honoured’ to be chosen as a possible back-up. What’s more, having arrived to the track and spoken to Rossi’s team, he feels he is prepared to ride the M1 should the occasion arise.

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