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Casey Stoner pinpoints the MotoGP “taboo” that has finally come to an end
Francesco Bagnaia became the first champion since Casey Stoner in 2008 to defend his championship with the #1 on his bike. Stoner expressed his pride in Bagnaia wearing the #1, stating that there seems to be a taboo against it, but if you’re the world champion, you should show it with pride. Bagnaia agreed, stating that when he saw pictures of his bike with the #1 for the first time, it was incredible and something he had dreamt of. Bagnaia grew up as a fan of Ducati, especially when Stoner won the title in 2007, but Stoner believes that Bagnaia has a harder job now since everyone has a chance to win on any bike or manufacturer. Bagnaia won the 2022 title by coming back from a 91-point deficit and blocking Fabio Quartararo’s strategy in the final race. It was a historic moment for Ducati, their first title since 2007, and the first for an Italian rider since Valentino Rossi in 2009. However, Bagnaia is currently three points behind fellow Ducati rider Jorge Martin in the MotoGP standings.
Source: Crash
