2022 Misano MotoGP Test Results – Tuesday lap times (FINAL)

Following Sunday’s San Marino MotoGP, teams and riders have remained at Misano for a test on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The big news was the return of Marc Marquez, back on a Repsol Honda MotoGP bike for the first time since the Italian Grand Prix in May, following bone realignment surgery on his long-suffering right arm.

Marquez’s only track time since the latest operation came on a CBR600 last week and how his arm performs at Misano will largely determine if he is fit enough for a MotoGP race return at Aragon on September 16-18.

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The morning session ended with Aleix Espargaro leading an Aprilia one-two ahead of team-mate Maverick Vinales at the top of the timesheets, followed by Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha) and Pol Espargaro (Honda).

Marc Marquez was 17th fastest but only 0.864s from the top after 39 laps, but will not return for the afternoon session “as he focuses his attention on more running during Wednesday.”

First day back

An early end to the day for @marcmarquez93 as he focuses his attention on more running during Wednesday. 4lnHJ8CVCe

— Repsol Honda Team (@HRC_MotoGP) September 6, 2022

Session 2 began at 2pm, with only Quartararo on track for the next 40-minutes. The Frenchman came close to beating Espargaro’s best shortly after 3pm, before Sunday’s winner Francesco Bagnaia put Ducati on top.

The Italian went on to set the fastest time of the day, a 1m 31.292s, in the final hour.

Quartararo was eventually pushed out of an all-Ducati top five featuring new nearest title rival Bagnaia, plus Luca Marini, Jorge Martin, Marco Bezzecchi and Johann Zarco.

Maverick Vinales was the top Aprilia in eighth this afternoon, with Brad Binder ninth for KTM and morning leader Aleix Espargaro tenth. Pol Espargaro was the fastest Honda in 13th.

After making his MotoGP debut for Suzuki in the morning, Dominique Aegerter and GSX-RR regular Alex Rins did not return in the afternoon.

All factories barring the soon-to-depart Suzuki are expected to roll out potential developments, including a rumoured aluminium swingarm from Kalex at Honda. Yamaha is thought to have a prototype 2023 bike for Quartararo and Morbidelli.

* Rookie

Key:
X Rider is X positions higher than previous hour.
= Rider is same position as previous hour.
X Rider is X positions lower than previous hour.

Fastest Tuesday morning test time (Session 1):
Aleix Espargaro SPA Aprilia 1m 31.531s

Official Misano MotoGP records:
Best lap:
Francesco Bagnaia ITA Ducati 1m 31.065s (2021)
Fastest race lap:
Enea Bastianini ITA Ducati 1m 31.868s (2022)

MARC. IS. BACK!

Watch the long-awaited moments as @marcmarquez93 returned to action at the #MisanoTest! #MotoGP HIQXArhVPR

— MotoGP (@MotoGP) September 6, 2022

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Suzuki has a special guest rider for its final MotoGP test in the form of newly crowned MotoE champion, reigning World Supersport title holder and former Moto2 race winner Dominique Aegerter.

“Riding a Factory MotoGP machine is something I’ve forever wanted to try, so I can’t wait to jump on the bike and enjoy the opportunity,” said Aegerter, who has been a podium finisher at the Suzuka 8 Hours on a 1000cc Superbike.

“Rather than a proper testing plan, this is just an opportunity for him to ride our bike,” explained Suzuki project leader Shinichi Sahara. “Having some fun on the MotoGP bike is not only a good way for him to show that he can be fast, but also, we can enjoy hearing a different rider’s point of view.”

Aegerter, 31, is working with the injured Joan Mir’s crew.