Valentino Rossi’s is slowly healing from his fractured right tibia as the Italian rode a Yamaha superbike engine at Misano, the initial time back on two wheels following his injury.

After the completion  of 26 laps, Rossi’s Fiat Yamaha Team Manager, Davide Brivio, commented on how well the test had been received.

“This test was definitely very important because it allowed Valentino to understand what the problems are and what still hurts and doesn’t,” explains Brivio. “I’d say the leg was quite good but he still had some shoulder pain, which was what we expected. This can give us an indication of the preparations we need to make for the next ten days.”

On a possible return for the eni Motorrad Grand Prix Deutschland on July 16-18, Brivio adds, “Whether he can ride at Sachsenring or not will be decided within the next week, around Tuesday or Wednesday, on the eve of the GP. It will depend on how he feels and how he works in the next seven or eight days, and we will be able to understand then whether he will make it or not.”

He continues, “It is difficult to be able to do another test (before Sachsenring) because there isn’t another available bike. The one he used here will be in Brno this weekend. If he works in the gym and the preparations go well, he will probably be present at Sachsenring and we will try the M1 directly there.”

Brivio explained how encouraging it is to see Rossi back on a bike, despite feeling some aching, "The Doctor" happily enjoyed the time.

“He looked to be extremely happy to be back on a bike again, and it gave me the impression that he had missed being on a bike a lot during this period. He spoke about the bike and made some comments, just like in a normal test. I have seen how much pleasure he got from riding the bike,” he says.

“The objective of the test was not to achieve times, of course the bike has not been modified, but in the end he has not done badly.”