Marc Van Der Straten Passes Away at 78

WorldSBK and former MotoGP team owner Marc van der Straten dies aged 78

Marc van der Straten, owner of the Marc VDS Racing Team in WorldSBK and formerly MotoGP, has died.

Marc van der Straten: 1948-2026

Marc van der Straten died earlier today at his home in Switzerland at the age of 78. The Belgian entrepreneur leaves quite a legacy in the sport that was his lifelong passion on two wheels and four. He will remain a reigning Champion in the ELMS until the end of the 2026 season after his backing for the title-winning VDS Panis Racing squad took the overall title in 2025. His backing features again this season in GT World Challenge aboard the Bo…

Former MotoGP and WorldSBK team owner Marc van der Starten dies

Former MotoGP and WorldSBK team owner, Marc van der Straten, has passed away at the age of 78.

‘Unforgettable legacy’: Racing world mourns death of ‘iconic figure’

Belgian motorsport icon Marc van der Straten has died at his home in Switzerland at 78 years old. The post ‘Unforgettable legacy’: Racing world mourns death of ‘iconic figure’ appeared first on Speedcafe.com.

R.I.P.: Elf Marc VDS Team Founder & Owner Marc van der Straten

The Elf Marc VDS Racing Team is mourning the loss of its charismatic founder and owner Marc van der Straten, who sadly passed away peacefully at his home in Switzerland this morning (July 5th). An internationally renowned entrepreneur, it was Marc’s indelible passion for motorsport that helped make him a household name all around the world for fans of racing on two and four wheels.   His love of motorsport was passed to him by his father, who wa…