The only rider other than Stoner, Lorenzo and Pedrosa, who won more than one time in the MotoGP class since the beginning of 2008 is Valentino Rossi. "The Doctor" recorded 17 victories since that season, but was always absent in the front row since Sepang 2010.
The end of this 2012 season, Casey Stoner will bid farewell to MotoGP. The Australian rider was sure that he was retired after finishing the competition this season.
Of course there are many stories that accompany the journey of 2007 and 2011 world champion is. However,
the most remembered by Repsol Honda rider was the rivalry between
himself and Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo, and his teammate, Dani Pedrosa.
MotoGP
trio that dominated the last two seasons it's been running a tight race
when I was in class 125 cc and 250 cc, before going up to the premier
class. Pedrosa and Stoner moved in 2006, while Lorenzo in 2008.
In their debut in MotoGP, Lorenzo joined the Yamaha rider and is now the number one team "Fork Tala" is. Meanwhile Stoner first joined the Ducati, before a move to Repsol Honda teammate Pedrosa and became, in 2011.
The third rider is always finishing in the top four in each season, since 2008. While
this season, only those who master the podium in turn number one, from
the 10 series that have acted, and there in the top three standings
list. Andrea Dovizioso, who is in fourth place, behind 50 points from Stoner in third.
"I'm actually quite happy to grow up and come through with the two different categories," said Stoner. "I've had a great race with them for years, and I think our rivalry brings us to a very high level."Sometimes
the other driver also could be with us. Beat us. But normally we are
always competing with each other in front, and continue to push each
other.
"I
want to look back after all the season through, and feel proud because I
am also a part of it. No matter where we are, but normally we always
compete in the future. Total podiums we've achieved together, for the
three of us, very much .
"But this year, Jorge looks very impressive as always finish first or second in every race. To be honest, he will stay ahead."
Indeed,
the season looks very fascinating because Lorenzo was never knocked off
as the two great - except in the Dutch GP in which he had an accident
and failed to finish. This
makes the 2010 world champion is firmly on top of the standings with 23
points advantage over Pedrosa, and 32 points over Stoner.
According
to Stoner, their experiences during aggressive in-class 125 cc and 250
cc in the era of 2-stroke engine, very helpful. This is what makes these three dominated the MotoGP.
"I think we are a very strong rider, the motivation is very high," said Stoner. "In
the smaller categories, we are very quick as well as technique, so with
this bike, which you must drive with a very quiet and sensitive, we are
very tough right now. Also, we have a very competitive bike."So, this year is very difficult for others to beat us constantly."
