Pata Honda World Superbike rider Michael van der Mark has shed some light on the circumstances surrounding his proposed MotoGP debut in the Dutch TT at Assen, which failed to materialise. The reigning World Supersport champion was reported to be replacing the injured Karel Abraham on an RC213V-RS in the Cardion AB Motoracing team, who hurt his foot at Catalunya. However, Van der Mark said that although the opportunity to compete on his home track was available, the situation had been a 'big misunderstanding'. “I think there was a big misunderstanding. It was the team's decision. It's all about budget,” he said. “HRC (Honda Racing Corporation), Honda Europe and my team agreed with me...
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