Repsol Honda Team return to the track for busy Misano Test

After a trying weekend battling illness, both the Repsol Honda Team riders were back on track for the post-race test in Misano.

Overnight rain saw a slightly delayed start to proceedings on the Italian coast as the Repsol Honda Team waited for the circuit to dry. Conditions would improve throughout the entirety of Monday as more and more rubber was laid down, the MotoGP field posting competitive times across the day.

Luca Marini continued to suffer with fatigue and a lack of power, the Repsol Honda Team adapting his testing schedule to make the most of every lap. Focusing initially on new aerodynamic developments, Marini was able to complete 49 laps during the test and ended in 21st with a best time of 1’32.502. Despite his illness, the Italian worked diligently until the end of the day.

Venturing out just after 10:00 Local Time, Joan Mir completed his first laps of the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli after being struck by illness from Wednesday evening. Completing 26 laps before the midday break, Mir was able to run through the majority of his testing plan. A total of 57 laps produced a best lap time of 1’32.587 to place the #36 in 22nd on the overall time sheets.

There’s now a single week to prepare before the MotoGP World Championship return to the same circuit for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Both riders will be looking for rest and recuperation in order to prepare and be back to their best.