Rossi surgery update: Sepang test

VALENTINO ROSSI has said he is aiming to take part in February's MotoGP testing at Sepang, following surgery to an ongoing shoulder problem.

After undergoing a successful operation in Italy a fortnight ago, the former World Champion said he was planning to start rehabilitation by taking gentle exercise by swimming, followed by more intensive physio in the gym: "It's important we keep the mobility in the shoulder. Now the stitches have been removed, I can start rehabilitation in the pool and gym with a view to taking part in the MotoGP tests in early February."

Official 2011 MotoGP testing commences at Sepang, between 1-3 February