Video: Rossi's critical comeback R1 ride at Misano

This is the first trackside video of Rossi riding what we believe is Cal Crutchlow’s WSB Yamaha R1, filmed by the only UK journalist in attendance – MCN’s Michael Neeves.

Rossi is riding just four weeks after his horrific 106mph highside at Mugello.

First pics: Rossi looking good on R1 at Misano test

The nine-times world champ isn’t visibly impeded by his recent shin injury, and completed two sessions of 10 and 14 laps, a scant 1.5 sec off the pace of the bike’s WSB race pace.