Australian · Southport, Queensland · Born 16 October 1985Australian MotoGP rider who won two World Championships (2007, 2011) and was the first to win a title for Ducati before retiring at his peak aged 27.
Casey Stoner was born in Southport, Queensland in 1985. He won two MotoGP World Championships — with Ducati in 2007 and Honda in 2011. His corner speed — particularly through slow corners where he carried more speed than any other rider — was unprecedented in the sport's modern era. He retired from MotoGP at 27 in 2012 — citing health issues, a loss of motivation and a desire to protect his young family from the pressures of professional racing. He returned for test riding for Honda. He is considered by many MotoGP engineers as the most naturally gifted motorcycle racer in the modern era.
Aggressive riding style and ability to tame difficult motorcycles
How They Played
Fearless and precise with exceptional bike control on any surface
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest MotoGP riders who brought two championships to Ducati and Honda
Career Honours
- MotoGP Champion 2x (2007,2011)
- MotoGP wins 45
Australian Athletes