Misano MotoGP Test Results – Tuesday lap times (10am)

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

The main news is the return of Marc Marquez, back on a Repsol Honda MotoGP bike for the first time since the Italian Grand Prix in May.

The eight-time world champion has been sidelined for the past three months due to 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.

As of 11am, Marquez had completed 18 laps and is 1.1s behind test leader Maverick Vinales.

Honda, like all the factories barring the soon-to-depart Suzuki, is expected to roll out potential developments for 2023.

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.

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.
NA No lap time set in opening hour.

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)