Casey Stoner Talks About Sickness And New Racing Hopes
Casey Stoner, two-time MotoGP champ and host of the Ducati Diaries Podcast, opened up on the harsh treatment he received during his peak career from British fans. Stoner, who won at Donington Park both in 2007 and 2008 despite his outstanding performances, expressed his confusion and anger over the animosity.
Stoner said, “I was hurt by the British fans.” “I didn’t understand why they hated me so much.”
Stoner’s MotoGP tenure was marked by a direct and reserved demeanour. This, he admits might not have been in line with what fans and the media expected in the UK.
“Even though I had never faced Valentino Rossi, things were not great.” Once I faced Valentino, it went downhill. It’s strange. It’s strange.
“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for Britain.” My best friends from my time in the UK are still there. I have so many fond memories.
When I returned, I was savagely attacked. “I couldn’t believe what I had done.”
“In the UK, they wanted a more showy person or showman. I would tell it as it is, whether it’s good or bad. He said, “Obviously, it was not liked by a lot of people.” Stoner began to feel the strain of this clash of expectations. He went from being an outgoing and sociable person to becoming more introverted as a result of the demands of the sport. He confessed that “MotoGP in particular turned me into an extroverted person.”
Stoner has had some significant achievements despite the challenges. He won the MotoGP title in 2007 with Ducati, and again in 2011, with Honda. Stoner’s victories were not without struggle, however. He was constantly criticized for not living up to the expectations that come with such victories.
Stoner said, “They attack more because you did not celebrate these victories like they wanted you to.”
The misunderstanding was carried over into the media, where Stoner’s self-critical attitude was often portrayed negatively. Even when I won races, what if I was unhappy with my riding or made mistakes? There was more work to be done, and I had to grow. “That’s when I got bad press,” Stoner said. Stoner has learned over the years to navigate complex interactions with the media and other competitors. After the first few MotoGP championships, I challenged myself to learn how to interact with certain people. “I started reading each person individually,” said the MotoGP champion. “Whether my competitors or the media.”
Stoner maintains his no-nonsense approach to his career and his interactions despite the obstacles. “I will not change who I am. I am still honest. Maybe I’m not as harsh as I used to be. It got me where I am. “I didn’t add any fluff to anything,” he said firmly.
Stoner, who had returned to the UK after a long absence, expressed his deep gratitude and affection for the country, even though he was not well received upon his return. Stoner said, “I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for the UK.” Many of my closest friends from when I lived in the UK are still there. “I have so many fond memories of this place,” he said.
Casey Stoner reveals his lowest point of illness
Casey Stoner wants to put his illness issues behind him and help aspiring riders.
Stoner suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome towards the end of his MotoGP career. It is still a problem today.
Stoner, a two-time MotoGP champion, retired in 2012 at the age of 27. He has maintained a low public profile since then.
He told the Ducati Diaries Podcast that he was still working to overcome chronic fatigue syndrome.
“It’s been better in the last couple of years.”
“But I have still had many ups and downs. I’ve spent long periods of time just sitting on the couch.
“I would really like to finish this.”
“That’s the reason I have pretty much separated myself from the MotoGP world and sports in general.
It was hard to watch because I couldn’t get out and do anything.
This would cause a lot of depression. “I decided to leave the industry.”
What’s next for Casey Stoner
Stoner was a commentator for TNT Sports and a broadcaster at the Phillip Island MotoGP race this year.
He sees himself in a new role.
Stoner stated, “I have more energy now and I am slowly becoming more interested in it.”
“I can now see more clearly what is going on.”
“I would still like to work on some, not necessarily going through all the selection processes of riders. But selecting a few riders.
“I am able to offer a great deal, and I see things from a different perspective than many other people.
“I felt like I did certain things better in MotoGP than others.
“There are some things I’m not sure I did well.”
“But there are certain things I have learned and never shared with anyone.
“I would love to be able to use my years of experience to help someone else achieve their goals.”
