UPDATE: Movistar Yamaha has issued the following statement:

'Having ridden his first laps around the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli yesterday, Movistar Yamaha MotoGP's Valentino Rossi was back aboard his YZF-R1M today at 3:30pm (GMT+2) to resume his physical test.

'During the two-hour private riding session the nine-time World Champion was able to complete 20 laps in total. He wrapped up this second day of testing with an improved feeling and a more positive impression compared to yesterday.

'Tomorrow Rossi will undergo a medical examination - to verify the positive rehabilitation progress experienced in today's session - after which he will make a final decision on his attempt to take part in the Gran Premio Movistar de Aragón.

'A further update will be given after the Italian's check-up.'

After a brief rain-shortened test on an R1 Superbike at Misano on Monday, injured MotoGP star Valentino Rossi returned t💙o the circuit on Tuesday.

According to , the Italian has so far been able to put in around a dozen laps as he seeks to understand if his 🙈heal⛦ing leg has recovered enough for an early comeback in this weekend's Aragon Grand Prix.

Rossi broke his ri🔯ght tibia and fibula just 19 days ago and is to make a final decision on Aragon by Wednesday evening.

If Rossi does not attempt to ride, WorldSBK star Michael van der⛄ Mark is on stand🌊by to take his place.