Injury layoff for Oliveira, van der Mark to race in Most
Munich. Miguel Oliveira will not take part in the upcoming FIM Superbike World Championship races in Most, Czech Republic. The Portuguese rider suffered fractures of the scapula and ribs, injuries to the shoulder tendons, and a concussion during Sunday’s Superpole Race at Balaton Park Circuit. Together, Oliveira, BMW Motorrad Motorsport, and the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team decided that the full focus will now be on his complete recovery, meaning he will sit out the next race weekend. As a replacement rider for Most (15th to 17th May), BMW Motorrad factory rider Michael van der Mark will step in on the BMW M 1000 RR.
“Of course, I’m very disappointed, because with the podium in Saturday’s race in Hungary we showed that we are on the right path towards success,” said Oliveira. “Unfortunately, setbacks such as injuries can happen in racing. I will now fully focus on getting back to 100 percent fitness and returning to my team and my BMW M 1000 RR as soon as possible. My thanks go to everyone who helped me after my injury in Hungary. Thanks also to Mickey – I know my bike is in good hands in Most.”
The recovery process will now be closely monitored, and a decision regarding Oliveira’s participation in upcoming races will be made in due course.
Van der Mark knows the motorcycle, the team, the championship, and the circuit extremely well. The Dutchman, now a rider in the BMW Motorrad World Endurance Team and test rider for the BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Test Team, competed with the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team in WorldSBK from 2021 to 2025.
“First of all, I wish Miguel a speedy recovery,” said van der Mark. “I’m ready and I will give everything to settle back in quickly. My task will be to support BMW Motorrad Motorsport and the team as best as possible in Most, collect important data for the rest of the season, and of course score as many points as possible.”
