Disappointed By The Last Race Stoner With Setup Worries To Last Home Race

For Casey Stoner it comes with some question marks to the setup of the Honda and his health after Phillip Iceland. But there are glimmers of hope.

Casey Stoner like it better when it comes to the left

For the last time before his resignation MotoGP Casey Stoner comes next weekend to Phillip Iceland and the Australian has some worried about the setup before his Honda. On the plus side, he has, however, that the characteristics of the track on the one hand should meet the machine and on the other hand also his injured right ankle.

It is definitely difficult to celebrate for him to his sixth consecutive home win, although he and the celebrations can begin on Thursday, when cornering at Phillip Iceland 3 is named after him. "We had in the previous two races, problems with the setup of the machine and I am pretty disappointed," said Stoner. "We seem to always find at Phillip Iceland our rhythm, but I do not expect that this year there just is."

However, as the course goes more to the left than to the right, which should help, because the problems with the chattering of the Honda were left turns into ever smaller. "There are not too many sharp turns, so should my right leg better cope. Im still far from being physically at 100 percent, and I need time, so Im back at full strength, so Im not sure what to expect this weekend. We will do our best and see what happens. "

MotoGP Rossis Ducati Farewell Was Not As Desired For A Great Race It Was Too Dry

Valentino Rossi struggled in vain

Valentino Rossi to Ducati would have liked to leave a wet race on Sunday in Valencia but it was too dry for some.

The marriage between Valentino Rossi and Ducati ended on Sunday in Valencia, not nice, but probably their course accordingly. Tenth place, neither the Italian nor the team be satisfied, especially because it would have been almost perfect conditions. But instead it was all wet and semi-wet mixing these conditions were no help. "Its a shame that my last race with Ducati is assumed. Things were in Warm-up well and in similar circumstances would be a good result have been possible. Instead, these half-half situation was difficult," he said after his ride to tenth place.

Already had the difficult choice of tire for the launch. Ultimately arose out of the slick as the right decision, like many of his colleagues chose Rossi but the wet tires on his machine because he had quite a different vote than the other motorcycle, which is why he did not change. "With the rain tires I felt comfortable at first, but as it was necessary to change, the situation became even more complicated," said the future Yamaha rider.

No sooner had he slicks among themselves, tormented Rossi. There was a thin, dry line, but he could not control the machine to where he wanted it, and when he was next to the dry line, it was very risky for him. "I was just trying to finish the race. I had these years with Ducati gladly finished better. They were two difficult seasons, but Ill still return a lot of people, with whom I have enjoyed working and with whom it was nice racing "operate, Rossi said.