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MotoGP icon Casey Stoner revealed he “didn’t have the confidence” to ride in the same way as rival Valentino Rossi during his racing career.
“MotoGP icon Casey Stoner admitted to lacking confidence in riding like his rival Valentino Rossi during his career. Despite his adaptability and two world titles in 2007 and 2011, Stoner downplayed his skills. He described an unconventional approach taken due to the lack of the needed bike one year. Stoner confessed to never feeling ‘that good’ while racing and acknowledged the impact of pride on success. He lamented the ‘lack of respect’ he faced until nearly a decade after retirement, attributing part of his success to keeping his strategies hidden from competitors.”
