Marc Velceneers returns after a year's "break" with the Belgian army, where he had to do his military service, and confirms his talent. Yamaha now supports him at factory level and he repays them with 4th place in the world championship. He won the Belgian Grand Prix in Hechtel, becoming the youngest Grand Prix winner in history (at that time).

At just 16 years of age, Marc Velkeneers causes a sensation by winning the Belgian championship.

In his first GP, young Marc Velkeneers immediately scores points.