Casey Stoner is taking his role as both ambassador and test post at Ducati more and more seriously. At Honda, not so long ago, he had the same job, but the Japanese visibly underemployed him given the dexterity that the Australian is currently displaying in his role among the Reds. Advisor to the current official drivers, he promises to be Lorenzo's constant support. Now he has a critical eye on the future track which will host a unique Austrian Grand Prix.
A Spielberg track yet still unknown to everyone, except for HRC riders who rode it with improved production motorcycles. The discovery will be in less than ten days with protagonists invited by Ducati who rented the circuit. A getaway that Honda won't make. In the meantime, we have to rely on the images of car races. But Casey Stoner already has his idea.
A clear and decided position, very much in the style of the double World Champion. And for him, the site which will host the Austrian Grand Prix on August 14 is not safe: “ I'm very worried about the clearances » Announces Casey. “ Some of them are only painted. Imagine it's raining. A driver who goes off the track will not be slowed down, it will even be quite the opposite. ».
To make yourself understood, Stoner recalls the recent tragedy of Montmélo: “ these tarmac clearances showed all their dangerousness with the accident of Luis Salom. We cannot always think of performance with clearances that do not slow down the pilots, because human life is something fragile. Those who say the opposite are those who only think about getting back on the track because they missed their braking. Going their way is going against security ". Names ? In any case, Casey's inspection visit on July 19 and 20 is promising. During his passage, Marc Marquez had expressed reservations about the last turn.
