Jorge Lorenzo's comeback as a wildcard at Montmelo could either showcase his rare talent or show him up against the compromise that MotoGP nowadays requires.
Three months after officially announcing his retirement in that hastily-organised, bustling press conference in Valencia, the three-time world champion confirmed two weeks ago that he was returning to racing - specifically as a wildcard - on a Yamaha at the Catalan GP on 7 June.
His decision is a curious one, not least because of the conviction in his voice when he said goodbye and the reasons he put forward at the time.