Stoner to retire from MotoGP....

**AndyRAC** · 17th May 12, 16:31

Casey Stoner announces retirement from MotoGP at the end of 2012 - MotoGP news - AUTOSPORT.com

**jens** · 17th May 12, 17:32

What a blow for the sport, which is going to be have a major effect on the silly season and, consequently, on the pecking order and title fight of 2013. At first glance retiring at the age of 26 would seem rather early. But if you count in the danger of motorcycle racing (recall Simoncelli), recent dull races and the fact that a rider has already achieved everything possible (two titles on different bikes), decision doesn't look particularly surprising.

Anyway, the silly season is going to be very interesting now and I'm eagerly waiting for it. Who will take the second Honda factory seat? Marquez (if the rookie-rule doesn't apply any more?), Lorenzo, Crutchlow, Bautista, Rossi, Hayden, Dovizioso? Pedrosa may be quite relieved now by thinking that perhaps 2013 can finally be his year.

**jonny hurlock** · 17th May 12, 19:33

A complete shocker

**Allyc85** · 17th May 12, 19:37

Sad to hear it as I could sit and watch him chcuk a bike around for hours, but if his heart isnt in it then you cant blame him really.

His thoughts on the future direction of Moto Gp are quite interesting.

Casey Stoner says MotoGP is going backwards as he announces retirement - MotoGP news - AUTOSPORT.com

**chac47** · 17th May 12, 22:33

We'll miss Casey but he has being racing a bike for more than twenty years so the decision to retire and enjoy life with his family and is understandable. Good luck to him.

**ShiftingGears** · 17th May 12, 23:14

I knew he wasn't that happy about the direction of motoGP, but still, quite a shock. Quite a blow to motoGP. Perhaps he will follow in the footsteps of Wayne Gardner and head to the V8 Supercars.

**AndyRAC** · 18th May 12, 07:11

What will it take for Dorna to realise that MotoGP is going down the pan? They'll really be in trouble when Rossi quits - a load of Spanish riders ain't going to save a World series.

**F1boat** · 18th May 12, 09:13

Originally Posted by theugsquirrel

I knew he wasn't that happy about the direction of motoGP, but still, quite a shock. Quite a blow to motoGP. Perhaps he will follow in the footsteps of Wayne Gardner and head to the V8 Supercars.

I think that he will...

**NinjaMaster** · 18th May 12, 12:24

Selfishly, I'm shattered. Casey is the most talented I've seen. I could happily watch him ride around on his own, his skill is just jaw dropping and second to none. But as of next year we won't get to anymore.

For Casey I am happy and further in admiration. He could easily phone it in and be more than competitive but the extra dollars and records are not as important to him as his and his families happiness and wellbeing and for this I applaud him. He is already an all time great and this year will just further cement that fact. And with this weight off his shoulders, it may spell greater trouble for his rivals this season.

**wedge** · 18th May 12, 13:59

Major blow for MotoGP to lose a top, top rider.

Off a bike he's not going to please everyone but as a rider I could watch him all day and not get tired. You have to put him up there with the likes of Gilles Villenueve, Colin McRae - flair commitment, massive scrotum.

**CNR** · 19th May 12, 13:13

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but it has left some speculating he could be headed for a big career in Formula One

next year could be the first time in many years that no australian has been in motogp

Mark Webber reportedly bound for Ferrari
Alan Jones believes Daniel Ricciardo has done enough to earn a seat at Red Bull Racing team should Mark Webber make the switch to Ferrari.
red bull website Stoner confirms retirement from MotoGP
stoner to toro rosso ?

**ShiftingGears** · 20th May 12, 03:34

Originally Posted by CNR

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next year could be the first time in many years that no australian has been in motogp

Mark Webber reportedly bound for Ferrari
Alan Jones believes Daniel Ricciardo has done enough to earn a seat at Red Bull Racing team should Mark Webber make the switch to Ferrari.
red bull website Stoner confirms retirement from MotoGP
stoner to toro rosso ?

Absolutely not.

**F1boat** · 20th May 12, 10:54

This is ridiculous... he is definitely not going to F1...

**Allyc85** · 20th May 12, 11:26

Originally Posted by CNR

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next year could be the first time in many years that no australian has been in motogp

Mark Webber reportedly bound for Ferrari
Alan Jones believes Daniel Ricciardo has done enough to earn a seat at Red Bull Racing team should Mark Webber make the switch to Ferrari.
red bull website Stoner confirms retirement from MotoGP
stoner to toro rosso ?

What idiots come up with this ****! even I could write something better and more realistic than that!

**Garry Walker** · 20th May 12, 11:43

Great loss to MotoGP. One of the most talented and best rider of all times and clearly the best at the moment.

**darwin553** · 20th May 12, 23:01

It's a trenendous loss to the sport. Stoner is perhaps the most naturally gifted rider I have ever seen. And it will be a shame not to be able to see him apply his race craft on two wheels on an international stage. But having said that and if you can see by my avatar, I don't mind and indeed welcome him to race in V8s as I will definately be supporting him (as long as he is in a Holden

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**seppefan** · 9th Jun 12, 22:34

What a loss for us all and i will miss his amazing ability, one of the true greats. What would be the icing on the cake for me is if he raced at the IOM TT next year. sounds crazy but..... here is hoping.

**GravettFan99** · 10th Jun 12, 04:13

I hate it that he has made this decision as he consistently harried greats like Rossi and could be considered one himself, but it is his choice to do so, and I can't change it.

I wonder what hobby he will take up after the end of this year.
If anything motorsports-related, I wonder if he would be like Wayne Gardner and race in the V8Supercars!