Casey Stoner is done with the competitive world, but he still has his contacts. With the helmet manufacturer Nolan for example, whom he went to see to promote a helmet. He then fell into the clutches of GP One who asked him about the current season and the latest transfers for the next one. And his answers are not lacking in interest…
Casey Stoner is heartbreaking. A real natural talent who decided to deprive us of it because he could no longer stand the atmosphere in the paddock. A noble choice which says a lot about the wealth of the man, but it also changed the situation by putting itself out of the game since it allowed Marc Marquez to access the elite. With the consequences that we know!
A change of direction that is definitive. The double World Champion insists: “ my life has changed. I am now a father and I enjoy my free time without the stress of traveling and the paddock. I still have a lot of offers to get me back into competition, but my decision is made: I've done enough. I prefer to watch the Grands Prix on TV ».
And what does he see there? “ The unique manufacturer linked to the standard electronic control unit has tightened the values and that gives us races like in Assen. It's spectacular, but it's still always the best who win in the end. In the Netherlands, Márquez won by showing that his leadership position was not usurped ". Certainly, but he puts an unexpected caveat: “ Valentino Rossi does not have the means to play for the title. Even if he is still a top driver who always plays at the forefront and who is a contender for the podium. But he's like me: if there were no electronics and if the management of the bike's power depended only on the rider's grip, then Rossi would still be number one on the track ».
With that, he ends with the situation at Ducati: “ Dovizioso will return to the front and Lorenzo and Ducati separate too soon. And that's a shame. Petrucci will be in his place and I know him well. It helps a lot in the development of the bike. He is faster than Jack Miller and is the right choice for Ducati. Meanwhile, Lorenzo will be with Márquez at Honda and it will be an explosive duo. It will be very fun to follow, like going to the cinema to watch a great show while enjoying popcorn ».
