Rossi–Stoner
Two-time MotoGP World Champion who won titles with Ducati and Honda.
Casey Joel Stoner (born 16 October 1985) is an Australian retired professional motorcycle racer, and a two-time MotoGP World Champion, in 2007 and 2011. During his MotoGP career, Stoner raced for the Ducati and Honda factory teams, winning a title for each team.
Quick Facts
- Riders
- Valentino Rossi (ITA) vs Casey Stoner (AUS)
- Peak seasons
- 2007 – 2008 (MotoGP premier class)
- Machines
- Yamaha YZR-M1 vs Honda RC211V
- Nicknames
- 'The Doctor' vs 'The Baby Alien'
- Rivalry end
- Stoner retired after the 2012 season
Lore & Background
Stoner won his first MotoGP title in 2007 with Ducati, becoming Ducati's first MotoGP World Champion. He left Ducati for Honda for the 2011 season and won a second world championship in dominant fashion, taking ten race wins and sealing the title by winning his home race with two rounds remaining.
Reader's Guide
Stoner joined MotoGP in 2006, riding for the Honda satellite team LCR. He joined the factory Ducati team in 2007 and won the championship. He remained a strong contender on the Ducati in 2008 and 2009, winning multiple races. In 2010, he raced the full season, finishing fourth in the riders' championship, before moving to Honda for 2011 and winning the title.
Did You Know?
- Stoner was Ducati's first MotoGP World Champion, and would remain their only champion until Francesco Bagnaia in 2022.
- In 2009, Stoner missed three races due to chronic fatigue syndrome, later diagnosed as lactose intolerance.
- Stoner announced his retirement from Grand Prix racing in 2012 due to burnout.
- He returned for a one-off ride in the 2015 Suzuka 8 Hours but crashed out due to a stuck throttle.
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