Casey Stoner has been a vocal supporter of a MotoGP that is less reliant on technology and more reliant on riders, with the latter serving as the true responsible party for outcomes rather than being “in the shadow” of the bikes they ride, and he has brought up the subject again.
After applauding Dani Pedrosa’s ability and technique, the Australian voiced sadness that riders’ skills are becoming less significant to what happens on the track, as he stated to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
– It’s turning into this, which I don’t like. Now, the only way to make a difference is to brake later and enter the turn. If you lack confidence in this area, you will struggle, and there will be no other way to compensate.
And he went on to remind his buddy and former teammate: “There are people who are better at exiting a corner because they have better throttle control, like Pedrosa.” To avoid wheelies, he maintained excellent control over the rear brake. And this no longer exists.”
