It marked the first time the 31-year-old had driven a race car since his accident.
“I’m still a bit sore,” he said in a team preview.
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“But after some laps in a couple of cars during the week, and with a few more days to recover before the first session at Sandown, hopefully I can be fit and ready to go.”
Van Gisbergen is facing an uncomfortable return at Sandown due to the circuit’s high kerbs and long straights, which encourage vibrations.
The 42-time race winner has never won at the Victorian venue, with Sandown hosting its first sprint action since 2011.