Q and A with Casey Stoner

The Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez could be make-or-break in terms of Casey Stoner s plan to keep in close contact with the championship lead during the early stages of the 2009 season – before his favoured events later in the year.

The Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez could be make-or-break for Casey Stoner s plan to keep in close contact with the championship lead during the early stages of the 2009 season – before his favoured events later in the year.

Beyond the glamour, the noise and the suspense of Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner and the world’s top motorbike riders lining up in Qatar this month, one detail stood out starkly.

Casey Stoner left Motegi third in the championship after brake problems in Sunday s race.

Casey Stoner arrived at the Japanese Grand Prix having been fastest in all three pre-season tests and then every track session at the Qatar season opener, but left Motegi third in the championship after brake problems in Sundays race. The Ducati Marlboro star was credited with second on the grid following Saturdays qualifying wash-out but, in total contrast to his usual form, struggled for speed …

Hayden knocked out of the race : Casey Stoner took a solid fourth place finish in the Grand Prix of Japan, adding a precious 13 points to his championship tally despite the data acquisition showing that he suffered a strong vibration through his front brake throughout the race.

Casey Stoner took a solid fourth place finish in the Grand Prix of Japan today, adding a precious 13 points to his championship tally despite the data acquisition showing that he suffered a strong vibration through his front brake throughout the race.

Race results from the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi, round two of the 2009 MotoGP World Championship. 1. Jorge Lorenzo SPA Fiat Yamaha Team 43min 47.238 sec 2. Valentino Rossi ITA Fiat Yamaha Team 43min 48.542 sec 3. Dani Pedrosa SPA Repsol Honda Team 43min 51.001 sec 4. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team 43min 52.929 sec 5. Andrea Dovizioso ITA Repsol Honda Team 43min 56.445 sec 6. Marco …

Full warm-up times from the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi, round two of the 2009 MotoGP World Championship. The session, held in soaking wet conditions, was extended from 20 to 40 minutes due to Saturdays qualifying cancellation. Casey Stoner only did five laps, Valentino Rossi four… 1. Casey Stoner AUS Ducati Marlboro Team 2min 5.903 sec 2. Toni Elias SPA San Carlo Honda Gresini 2min 7.945 …