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The trip of the five-time Formula 1 World Champion on a motorcycle on the Jerez track left memories for those who witnessed it. And even to the instructors. These were the Yamaha Superbike riders, either alex lowes et Michael Van der Mark. A feedback which should send shivers down the spine of his Mercedes employers who had already trembled at the announcement of the fall of their spearhead…

Lewis Hamilton therefore took the plunge into competitive motorcycling with a Yamaha SBK. He took part in timed sessions at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit in Spain. Among the professionals called to give him private lessons, there was the Dutchman Michael Van der Mark. The latter revealed some details of the experience…

In comments relayed by Tutomotoriweb, he describes the event thus: “ it was incredible. I knew one day this would happen because he bought our team two R1s. I'm a fan of his and I really enjoyed it. He and his team were fantastic. I was delighted to see him at work in real life ».

That being said, there were a few scares…” Ham had done two track days on his bike, but his team members were a little concerned about his speed and the fact that he didn't have a motorcycle riding style. We gave him tips on how to go fast the right way », Revealed the 26-year-old pilot.

« The first day, the priority was to slow down a little. Not afraid, he tried to tackle the curves as with his single-seater. We had to stop and explain how to fly with the correct lines. The second day we focused on her style ».

Although impressed by the Stevenage pilot's approach, van der mark shows a certain perplexity about the possibility of seeing him in a motorcycle race. “ He would definitely be able to drive, but I don't know if he could be competitive. After four days, he was running 7 seconds slower than us. But he also showed great interest in everything while asking many questions. An impressive and I would say unique thing ».

We will recall that, to become even more experienced, the same Hamilton would have to agree with a certain Valentino Rossi to take a trip to the famous Doctor’s ranch…

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