MotoGP A Surreal End For Stoner

Casey Stoner in Valencia experienced a race that he did not want to have career completion. But ultimately it was good.

Casey Stoner wanted to avoid unnecessary risks

One last time Casey Stoner went on Sunday in Valencia a MotoGP race, the last time he fought for a good finish, and the last time he made it to the podium. Had he met with his victory at his home race at Phillip Iceland already the desire to win, before stepping down again, he had hoped for Valencia, to be able to say goodbye properly, without risking further injury to his ailing since Indianapolis ankle. The wet conditions made it not easy, in the end it was in third place and he came through unscathed. When it was over, even Stoner appeared slightly emotional.

"Its a bit surreal," said the Australian. That was also because he was disappointed the entire weekend of it actually how it went. "Im happy here in the dry, but we only had bad weather. There was barely a dry session and it was difficult to live with. I do not feel comfortable here, because the track is wet, because I am very tense and can not continue as usual - especially if it is half wet and half dry as it is today, "said Stoner.
The safe

Because he was not taking any great risk, he remained at the start then conservative and took the rain tires. Normally, he would have immediately opted for a slick, but this time he was safe, he said. "Today was the wrong choice. It was a long race, when I finally had the slick on it, I took down my head and I pushed further. I just gave my times down and gas." Despising Stoner especially careful not to get off the dry line and still have enough clearance from the wet spots have.

"Normally I am very free and the way he drives, but today I was held back a bit, I did not want to hurt me more. I was very nervous and tense. I had my eyes really always on the dry line. It was hard work, but it paid from. collapsed a few drivers and I passed when it was needed. The race was tough, but it was good. Thanks to all the team and to my family. You have given me in my career, all helped very much and me there helped out where I am now. "A huge thanks, Stoner said at the close.

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. "