MotoGP Yamaha Rider Back On Bike

Valentino Rossi returns to testing

Great news for Vale and Yamaha MotoGP fans as its revealled Valentino Rossi will ride a Yamaha YZF-R1 at a private test in Misano, Italy this afternoon.

The Italian has made an excellent recovery so far since breaking his leg at Mugello on 5th June and he has decided to proceed with the test ride today in order to better understand his current physical condition.

Riding a racing motorcycle will help Valentino and his doctors to plan the next stage of his rehabilitation programme in order that he may return to racing as soon as he feels confident to do so.

The test will take place using a YZF-R1 WSB machine provided by the Yamaha World Superbike Team to the Fiat Yamaha Team.