Repsol Honda rider Casey Stoner claims it is too soon to talk about 2011 title – MotoGP news
Repsol Honda rider Casey Stoner has said that it is too early to talk about his 2011 MotoGP championship bid.
The 2007 MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner said, “Talking championship points at this moment is a little difficult. Points can slip away so quickly. As long as we are there at the end of this season - we're not going to win the world championship now.”
The Aussie rider further stated that he is looking forward to the season ahead that will determine the title winner. He also said that he might win the 2011 title at the season’s last race.
Considering the race wins, he is more focused to maintain good results and keep extending his winning streak that can lead to a good end. The young Aussie is also of the opinion that Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa are equally tough for the title. He stated
that he feels Lorenzo will be fast and strong in the upcoming races. He said both contenders will fight for wins and can take points lead in the season.
His claims reveal that the season is wide open and the heat will be severe for the MotoGP 2011 World Championship.
Meanwhile, Jorge Lorenzo also stated that for title, it is important to score wins. So far, the Spaniard has scored just two wins in the season, along with a single ‘did not finish’ status at Silverstone.
Lorenzo said, “To win the world title the important thing is to finish in front of Casey. Today we tried and couldn't, but there are more races. My strategy is just to go as fast as I can. Even then it is going to be tough, but we will try to the end. At
Brno, in a better physical condition, maybe things can change.”
After Stoner’s win at Laguna Seca, the Aussie stands 20 points ahead of Lorenzo. Previously during the last three races, the Spaniard has closed the gap from 29 points to 15 points which was eventually saved by the Aussie in the American GP.
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