Video: Rossi rides Ducati

OMG, OMG, OMG, it’s finally happened! Earlier today, Valentino Rossi put in his first laps on a Ducati Desmosedici at Valencia. The purpose of this two-day test is to help Ducati determine whether to run a screamer or big bang engine configuration on the GP11.

Update: Rossi was eighth fastest in today’s test, his best lap was 1.8 seconds behind Lorenzo’s.

Photo: Grant Ray

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