After last year’s exciting 2008 Laguna Seca race and on the eve of this season’s rematch, we thought that this is an interview that Casey Stoner gave to Alessandro Pasini from Corriere della Sera on June 12th, would give a little more insight on this tough, straight talking Aussie rider that doesn’t roll over when talking to the media.

Stoner is in his fourth year in MotoGP and three of them with Ducati, winning the world title in 2007 and coming second in 2008.

“If I stay in this world, it’s because I love racing too much, now I don’t care about the other guys on track and I don’t care what journalists have to say nor what excuses my rivals come up with”.

Does this make you feel better?

“Much better. This year I feel more relaxed.”

Is this due to a good season begining?

“Certainly, even if Ducati and I haven’t shown all our potential yet.”

You say that you’re getting better as a rider?

“True. Now I’ve got a different mentality, I’m more aggressive”.

Continue reading: Casey Stoner: A Tough Cookie

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