Lecuona and the Honda HRC team test at Misano, Vierge focuses on his recovery

“I'm quite happy overall. I know it may sound a bit strange but this was actually my first proper full test of the season so far, including the winter period when I was always injured or recovering. We had two days to 'play' with our base setup, making a few adjustments. Over a race weekend, we’ve sometimes experimented with a few things during FP2 but often ended up losing the entire session. On Tuesday, we started with the base setup we used at Cremona and Most, making minimal changes to address the front-end drop issue we typically encounter towards the end of races, and the results were promising. Even on well-worn tires, I felt comfortable and was among the fastest, consistently riding solo, even on the second bike. Of course we must consider that the grip was excellent with perfect temperatures—not too hot or cold—so conditions certainly helped. On Wednesday, temperatures were slightly warmer, and we struggled a bit once the grip deteriorated during the hottest part of the day. Still, I'm satisfied with the effort we put in to mitigate the issue. At the end of the day, we switched to two soft tyres and managed some decent laps. I'm pleased with our progress and am looking forward to seeing how things go when we return in a few weeks, likely in different conditions."

“It’s a real shame not to have the chance to test in Misano with my team, but the good news is that everything is going well with my recovery after surgery on my right foot. I’m fully committed to the process, working daily with the hyperbaric chamber and sticking closely to medical guidance. After my latest check-up, the medical team has given me the green light to start additional treatments like the Indiba machine (a 448 kHz radiofrequency therapy used to speed up tissue healing), aimed at accelerating the recovery. I’m also back in the gym, though without putting weight on my foot for now, which is a positive step forward. Next Monday, June 2, I’ll have another check-up and a scan, and if everything is progressing as expected, I’ll start gradually putting some weight on my foot to see how it responds. Recovery feels slower than I’d like, but it’s actually moving quicker than initially anticipated, so I just have to be patient, stick to the plan, and focus on returning as quickly as possible.”