Replace Stoner's Kallio

Casey Stoner seems to have forgotten his dream to become world champion in MotoGP 2009. Because the Ducati rider is certainly absent in the three series in the future must undergo a healing process due to physical problems they experienced since the Catalunya GP last June 14.

Stoner began absent in Brno, Czech Republic, on 16 August, followed by GP Indianapolis (August 30) and Misano (September 6). The position of the former 2007 world champion will be replaced by Mika Kallio, who has been to strengthen the satellite Ducati team, Pramac. Kallio is scheduled to return to the Pramac Grand Prix of Portugal on October 4 next.

"After undergoing four series are difficult because of my health, I have to go back to Australia to visit the sports physician who has several years of dealing with me," said Stoner. "We were forced to take this difficult decision to miss the next three series, so my body got a recovery time of the pressure there."

"The doctors are confident, during the race at Barcelona I was suffering from a virus, and I do not push yourself. Since then I was too tired. The doctor also continued to perform some tests to try to understand the problem, and assured that it will not happen again."

"I have spoken with Ducati and thank you, because they understand this issue. I deeply regret and have apologized to the factory, the team and the sponsors and fans. I am also disappointed because at the last race was very competitive bike. I will make every effort likely to come back and perform with the best power in Portugal. "

Indeed, the absence of Stoner in three series in the future more and more close chances to win the world title from the hands of Valentino Rossi, who now leads the driver standings. Stoner now ranked third with a total of 148 points, 28 adrift of Rossi.

Assuming Rossi always picked up points in three series later, the increasingly far behind Stoner and he's definitely hard after him again in the last four series. That is, the competition for the world title three riders stayed acted, namely Rossi and Fiat Yamaha teammate, Jorge Lorenzo (ranked two), and the Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa (rank 4).

Ducati boss Livio Suppo admitted, they would have difficulty without Stoner. Moreover, tandem Stoner, Nicky Hayden, has so far not performing according to expectations.

Meanwhile, the position in the Pramac Kallio will be replaced by Michel Fabrizio. 24-year-old rider from Italy already has appeared in MotoGP with the WCM team Aprilia in 2004 and Gresini Honda in 2007.

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Schwantz Question Decision Stoner

Former MotoGP world champion Kevin Schwantz, Casey Stoner, who questioned the decision to be absent in three series this season. According to him, the health factor is not a major factor in why Stoner chose to "thrown" from the competition to the 2009 MotoGP championship ladder.

Indeed, Stoner will not be racing in three series of the second half of the season premiere. Once in Brno, Czech Republic (August 16), former world champion in 2007 will also be absent in Indianapolis (August 30) and Misano, San Marino (September 6). Ducati is a new champ will be back in Estoril, Portugal (October 4).

The Australian rider says he wants a break - after undergoing examination - to restore his physical konfisi. The pain began to feel assaulted kerab at Catalunya GP (14 June), and the impact on performance in the last five series.

However, Schwantz, who won the 1993 world guessed, there are other situations that cause Stoner breaks during the three series.

"As a rider, my feeling is that Casey wanted to get out of the competition," he said. "All of a sudden decided to skip the three series, and see if you feel better, for me, it's a bit beyond the normal.

"For me, it was a disappointment. Casey is a great competitor and I think there might be something that has happened behind the scenes, which probably none of us knows. Perhaps feeling Stoner to Ducati, or a series race, or. .. I do not know what happened. "

Schwantz also reveals gambling Stoner at the last race at Donington Park. At that time, he's reckless use of wet tires on a dry track. The results were very disappointing, since almost a lap behind Stoner with leading rider.

"The selection of tires at Donington was also unusual," said Schwantz. "He does not need to gamble on tires like that, when he was in the hunt for the title.

"For me, it has been told there is something not good happens to Casey."

When asked about how difficult race in the highest level if the motivation is a problem, Schwantz said that it was very influential.

"If your heart is not in, then the risk is high. Maybe you're better off working behind a desk, or at least away from the sport. That, in my situation, is what I do.

"I hope that Casey Stoner is not the case - maybe he's losing focus and attention on this sport, let alone his young age. He was never a world champion, so he can return to world championship level."

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Pain, Stoner was ruled out of Three GP

Australian motorcycle rider, Casey Stoner, will not participate in MotoGP next three to restore its condition. This was disclosed by the Ducati team on Monday (10 / 8).

"His condition is not healthy and he better stop for a while, to prevent his condition worsened," said Team Director Ducati Livio Suppo. However, Suppo not reveal the condition of former world champions.

"This is a difficult decision to take," said Suppo. He also added the position Stoner temporarily replaced the Finnish rider Mika Kallio.

Stoner is a world champion in 2007. Currently he is ranked three standings, behind defending champion Valentino Rossi and Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo.

With this decision, Stoner will not participate in the three MotoGP event, the Koruna, Indianapolis, and San Marino.

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Threatened His career Speculation

Casey Stoner dismissed speculation that his career is threatened due to graduation a mysterious illness that was menderanya. Former MotoGP world champion in 2007 is confirmed, he will return to the track on the GP Portugal 4 October.

Towards the second round of 2009 MotoGP, Stoner decided to be absent in three series. After not appearing in Brno, Czech Republic, on August 16, Australian rider was sidelined again in Indianapolis this weekend, as well at Misano, Italy, on 6 September.

Stoner took this step because he wanted to restore his physical condition is less stable. This is also what makes Ducati champion achievement is declining so that rumors said the 23-year-old rider will end his career.

However, Stoner was quickly denied. He admitted that he still loved the sport this iron horse racing.

"I did not lose my love for racing and motorcycles," he told Motosprint this weekend. "And do not also for Ducati. I'll be back racing when my strength recovered. My goal is to return to race in Portugal," he added.

Stoner also confirmed that he had no plans to leave the sport. "I want to continue to race for several years, because motor racing is an expectation that I want to make happen as quickly as possible. I just need recovery time and return to the best level that allows me to do better."

Nevertheless, Stoner admitted that he was very frustrated with the conditions encountered. Therefore, Stoner decided to stop temporarily so that it can restore the state before returning to fight with its rivals.

"The thing that makes the most frustrating is when it can not drive a motor perfectly. That's bad for me, for the team, to Ducati. This situation is difficult for anyone."

"I can make changes and overcome injuries, but I can not handle something that I myself do not know."

Meanwhile, Stoner's father and manager, Colin, said his condition showed positive signs after the break. So, plan to return to race at Estoril seems to be run in accordance with the target.

"If everything goes well, Casey will be back in action in recent races and he will break at the end of the season, since after the test at Valencia, he had a long rest period before re-appearing in 2010."

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Stoner Back!

Team Ducati ensure its flagship rider Casey Stoner will be featured at this weekend's Portuguese Grand Prix. Thus, it would be a prime Stoner action after missing the last three 2009 MotoGP series.

Yes, Stoner last performed at Donington Park, England, on 26 July. After that, the former world champion 2007, is a rest to cure the mysterious illness that membekapnya. Stoner also chose absent in Brno, Czech Republic (August 16), Indianapolis (August 30) and in Misano, Italy (September 6).

During much of the frenetic on the track, Stoner continues to receive special attention from the medical team. Australian rider is also undergoing a series of special tests and examinations.

Apparently, there was no sign of such a virus-infected Stoner had said. The results of the medical report states, lower blood pressure and sodium deficiency, the two factors that make Stoner having problems in his physique, so that he could not look up at the start of the 2009 season.

According to the team, the doctors said that "vacation" Stoner has taken a very important meaning. Because, with the rest of the things that keep Stoner worse, that could happen to his physique.

Now, Stoner has a better condition after he underwent medical tests last before leaving Australia. It confirmed the team of doctors, though they say, the physical condition Stoner has not recovered 100 percent. Therefore, in Estoril later, Stoner was still under the supervision of team doctors.

"I was ready to race this weekend look. Absent in the three series is the longest period in my career. Indeed, it is very difficult to accept the advice the doctors to stop the race," said Stoner.

"Once, I even keep racing despite the injury, as in the last few races of the 2008 season, when it broke my wrist. But this time it really is not possible and of course I am very sorry and apologize to the team.

"Now I am ready to come back with the team and everyone. I also hope to be more competitive than before. However, we have to wait and see what happens, because the physician still must continue to monitor my health.

"Indeed, it would be difficult because I was absent in three series. My muscles need some time to get fit again. But as I've said, I'm ready to go back and get to work on the bike."

Meanwhile, Ducati boss Livio Suppo was deeply excited by the return of Stoner. He hoped that the presence of Ducati's Stoner could make more powerful, and further enhance the spirit of team-mate Nicky Hayden.

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Stoner Silence The Critics

Performances of former world champion Casey Stoner certainly silence those who criticized his decision to rest because of the mysterious virus.

Stoner, who was world champion in 2007, decided to rest for two months to recover his physical condition is deteriorating as a mysterious virus. He should be absent in three races in the U.S., the Czech Republic and San Marino.

GP race at Estoril in Portugal on Sunday (4 / 10), he performed brilliantly and finished two adrift with only 6.2 seconds behind the winner Jorge Lorenzo.

"I did not expect to achieve this result, because up to one and a half weeks ago I still have the condition as the previous two months," said Stoner. "I just underwent dietary sodium and some other things that help. I hope we've come to the conclusion that the cause is low blood pressure," he said again.

When deciding to be absent in three races, Stoner received sharp criticism. His decision was made ​​he lost the chance to become world champion, is competing with Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi.

"When I quit, much to criticize. But one must understand that if you are not able to compete and every race your situation worse, it's pointless to keep trying," he said. "You have to stop, find the problem and fix it."

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Stoner Pole, Duo Spain Stalking

Casey Stoner showed his dominance at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia. After mastering the first practice session on Friday (6 / 11) and Saturday morning, the Ducati rider is back to being the fastest in the qualifying session, so he was entitled to occupy the pole for the race tomorrow.

Stoner clocked one minute 32.256 seconds. Former MotoGP world champion of 2007 outperformed the two hosts of different teams, Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda) and Jorge Lorenzo (Fiat Yamaha), who are in positions two and three. Stoner 0.263 seconds ahead of Pedrosa, and closed to within 0.281 of Lorenzo.

Meanwhile, Valentino Rossi has not been able to show improvement. The position of "The Doctor" who two weeks ago had confirmed himself to be 2009 world champion after finishing third in Sepang, Malaysia, stagnant because he remained at number four - the first and second exercise, Rossi also be in this position.

That is, Rossi had to work extra hard if they want to become a champion in Valencia, because he does have a poor record in this circuit. And, this result also become the worst record this season Rossi since June, because for the first time he had to start from the second row.

As for Stoner, these accomplishments demonstrate that he is getting closer to his dream to score a third victory in a row. Because, in the last two seasons of this Australian riders dominated the race here.

Actually shown an increase in the 2010 MotoGP rookie candidate, Ben Spies. World Superbike world champion, who received a wildcard to perform in Valencia, before making his debut with the Tech 3 Yamaha next season, will start from ninth position.

This is a good result, considering torehannya during exercise sessions are less satisfactory. Because, the U.S. rider is always thrown from the top 10.

Meanwhile, Colin Edwards (Tech 3 Yamaha), Nicky Hayden (Ducati), Randy de Puniet (LCR Honda), Toni Elias and Andrea Dovizioso (Repsol Honda), consecutive complete sequence of five to 10.

- Valencia GP qualifying results

Pos Rider Team Time Gap
 1. Casey Stoner Ducati 1m32.256s
 2. Dani Pedrosa Honda + 0.263s 1m32.519s
 3. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 1m32.537s + 0.281s
 4. Valentino Rossi Yamaha 1m32.922s + 0.666s
 5. Colin Edwards Tech 3 Yamaha 1m33.085s + 0.829s
 6. Nicky Hayden Ducati 1m33.154s + 0.898s
 7. Randy de Puniet LCR Honda 1m33.391s + 1.135s
 8. Toni Elias Honda Gresini 1m33.475s + 1.219s
 9. Ben Spies to Yamaha 1m33.539s + 1.283s
10. Andrea Dovizioso Honda 1m33.678s + 1.422s
11. Mika Kallio Ducati Pramac 1.553s + 1m33.809s
12. Alex de Angelis Honda Gresini 1m33.844s + 1.588s
13. Loris Capirossi Suzuki 1m34.097s + 1.841s
14. James Toseland Tech 3 Yamaha 1m34.107s + 1.851s
15. Marco Melandri Kawasaki Hayate 1.932s + 1m34.188s
16. Aleix Espargaro Pramac Ducati 1m34.308s + 2.052s
17. Gabor Talmacsi Scot Honda 1m34.357s + 2.101s
18. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki 1m34.537s + 2.281s

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Casey Stoner won the pole position

Casey Stoner won the pole position at Valencia Grand Prix after recording the fastest time in qualifying session at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo. This is the second pole rider in Australia in the last three series that followed.

Former world champion in 2007 is expected, it could dampen achievements as well as remove all the criticism directed at him after he chose to absent in three series this season. Yes, Stoner had never played in Brno, Indianapolis and Misano, because he wanted a break to restore the conditions that could drop due to a mysterious illness.

But once again, Ducati rider shows a captivating performance. Being runner-up in Portugal, Stoner won the last two series (Australia and Malaysia), and now took pole at the same time open the opportunity to win again.

"It was kind of fun, because many people say that I do not give pretty good results due to problems experienced in the mid-season," said Stoner told Italia1. "I give you two medical reasons. We overcome that reason, once the matter.

"Indeed, now it is far better to return to the track with conditions like this, and every day I feel better. I am very happy to come back here again."

In Valencia, Stoner has a sweet note in the last two seasons because he always wins. Thus, it is now an opportunity for him to win three consecutive victories.

However, Stoner would have stringent resistance from Dani Pedrosa and Jorge Lorenzo will start from behind. Because, as the host rider, champion and Fiat Yamaha Repsol Honda does not want it beaten by rivals.

In addition, Valentino Rossi, who started from the second row because it is in the order of four, still has the potential to win. Moreover, "The Doctor" to appear without the load again because it has sealed the world title in 2009 after finishing in the top three Malaysian GP two weeks ago.

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