Not sure this proceeds or not, but I read somewhere that one of the reasons for Stoner deciding on an early retirement, was Marco Simoncelli's extremely violent and traumatic death in 2011.
You may be correct, but my impression was that he had sustained enough injuries throughout this racing career to justify retirement while he could still walk. These riders give a lot to their sport.
Stoner and Marquez are two greats of MotoGP, I wouldn't place anyone above them. But I will give Marquez 100/100 and Stoner 97/100 (1+ for skills and 2+ for mentality) because Marquez is mentally tough rider, Rossi and his fans try to dismantle both Marquez and Stoner but you should see how Marquez dealt with that and Stoner felt on that.
Dumping Stoner to its satelite team LCR was the biggest mistake Honda made. Had Honda choosen Stoner as their new Prince not Pedrosa (in all respect to him), Rossi run of domination would have ended sooner. Marquez is definitely the right man to fill his shoes.
Mick doohan was better he ran over everyone on 2 stroke monster with no electronic aids he was the bikes computer. I love a lot of todersfrom kenny robertsfreddoespencer eddie lawson to modern day guys. But mick doohan in primevwas the fastest on 2 stroke total analog 4 cyl 200hp monster. In his prime todays bikes would be a breeze for his skills. Todays riders would die racing the old smokers no computers as they never learned the fine knife edge skills it took to survive at race speeds.
Don't agree. Rossi, Marquez, Lorezo, were all better riders and achieved far more than the whining Ozzy. He won on the Honda when it was the best, he won on the Ducati when the tyres and motor suited him. His parents deserve the praise they supported him like a work team throughout most of his carrier.
What he did on that era of Ducati and Honda no other rider could have. Look when Rossi went to Ducati thinking it’d be a walk in the park. He was nowhere. Stoner was the difference in 2007 and 2011. He didn’t have the best bike in either year
Casey Stoner is a force of nature.
GOAT
The Jim Clark, of two wheels!
As simple as that.
Not sure this proceeds or not, but I read somewhere that one of the reasons for Stoner deciding on an early retirement, was Marco Simoncelli's extremely violent and traumatic death in 2011.
You may be correct, but my impression was that he had sustained enough injuries throughout this racing career to justify retirement while he could still walk. These riders give a lot to their sport.
Definitely was scary to watch and makes you think even when you know the risks 🙄
Good video. Thanks.
Like if AI voice overs bug the crap out of you!
A legend
If you like racing, don't forget to subsribe! 😎
The eyes hahah good man
Casey has so much natural talent, but unfortunately we won't be able to see how much he could have achieved . 🤔 #27 🇦🇺 🫡
@ :55 video of Rossi riding for Ducati 😮😂
And
13:31 😮😂
Great video ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽
Stoner and Marquez are two greats of MotoGP, I wouldn't place anyone above them. But I will give Marquez 100/100 and Stoner 97/100 (1+ for skills and 2+ for mentality) because Marquez is mentally tough rider, Rossi and his fans try to dismantle both Marquez and Stoner but you should see how Marquez dealt with that and Stoner felt on that.
My exact thoughts, You literally said everything in your reply as I reckon I would have
Exactly this. Totaly agree.
the champ
Very much missed on the track
The best riders in the following order.
1. Casey Stoner
2. Valentino Rossi
3. Marc
Thanks vale stoner had something
Can they bring the two stroke back
Dumping Stoner to its satelite team LCR was the biggest mistake Honda made. Had Honda choosen Stoner as their new Prince not Pedrosa (in all respect to him), Rossi run of domination would have ended sooner. Marquez is definitely the right man to fill his shoes.
Mick doohan was better he ran over everyone on 2 stroke monster with no electronic aids he was the bikes computer. I love a lot of todersfrom kenny robertsfreddoespencer eddie lawson to modern day guys. But mick doohan in primevwas the fastest on 2 stroke total analog 4 cyl 200hp monster. In his prime todays bikes would be a breeze for his skills. Todays riders would die racing the old smokers no computers as they never learned the fine knife edge skills it took to survive at race speeds.
Stop with the AI voices
Don't agree. Rossi, Marquez, Lorezo, were all better riders and achieved far more than the whining Ozzy. He won on the Honda when it was the best, he won on the Ducati when the tyres and motor suited him. His parents deserve the praise they supported him like a work team throughout most of his carrier.
Weak! Strength 😂
Was he good? Yes. Was he great? Not really
What he did on that era of Ducati and Honda no other rider could have. Look when Rossi went to Ducati thinking it’d be a walk in the park. He was nowhere. Stoner was the difference in 2007 and 2011. He didn’t have the best bike in either year