Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa says that, though his result doesn’t show it, the Spaniard proved to himself and others that he still had the speed to be among the sport’s elite upon his return to racing at Mugello.

Heading into the German GP this weekend, Pedrosa has won two of the last four races, including last year’s running and the race in 2007. In addition, he was on the podium in 2009.

Following surgery on his right collarbone, there were concerns about Pedrosa’s physical fitness in Mugello, but he put them to rest with an encouraging result.

With a two week break since Mugello, Pedrosa’s endurance should be greatly improved. That the Sachsenring is heavily biased to the left hand corners should benefit Pedrosa.

“The last race in Mugello was good because after a long time without racing, I saw that I haven’t lost the ability to go fast,” Pedrosa said.

“”I have to regain fitness and this week I have worked hard. I’ve always had very good races at Sachsenring and it’s good to get to a track where you know you can do well. Contrary to Mugello, Germany is all almost left hand corners and this must help me.

“Last year, we had a great race there and hopefully we can do a good job again during practices, hope nothing goes wrong and come out with a good chance for the race.”