MotoGP: Lucio Cecchinello and Livio Suppo talk about their experience with Stoner
The two Italians, fundamental in Casey's career, believe he will return to racing in the future
Livio Suppo, Racing Consultant e Lucio Cecchinello they talk about Stoner's retirement at MCN. The two Italians were both fundamental in Casey's career: in fact Lucio Cecchinello allowed Casey to make his debut in the MotoGP in 2002 with the 250 and in 2006 in MotoGP, while Livio Suppo is the one who wanted him in Ducati first and then in Honda .
“We played a very important role in the beginning of Casey's career – Cecchinello said – following him for one year in 125, two in 250 and one in MotoGP. That year our sponsor wanted a young prospect, but Stoner had to go to Puig, but then nothing happened and we had the chance to get him, choosing him from a shortlist of names. I have many memories of those years, but one in particular I will never forget, when he did his first test with us on a standard Aprilia in Jerez in 2002. Melandri was riding the factory Aprilia and after a few laps Casey was riding almost like him. Then I certainly remember his pole position in his second MotoGP race in Qatar in 2006 and then the podium he achieved in the following race in Turkey. He has an incredible natural talent that has allowed him to adapt to any bike he rides, in any category. He didn't care if it was a test ride or a race, he always gave his all on the bike and I believe that he developed this quality of his when he ran in Australia in races of just three laps, where he had to give his all from the start. I respect his decision to retire because it means that for him, his family and his quality of life come first. But if he wants to come back one day, I'm sure any team would take him right away"
“I believe that the victory at Phillip Island in 2011 will be unforgettable because it came in a situation that only dreams can come true – said Livio Suppo – He won the home race on his birthday and also won the world championship. Casey was so incredibly fast at the start that everyone believed he could go like that because it was the Ducati and the Bridgestones that were going so fast.. But obviously he was the one who made the difference. Loris (Capirossi) had the same bike and the same tires but he couldn't compete with Casey. Then as time went by, the more his career progressed, the more people understood his talent and many are only now understanding when Casey will be missing from MotoGP. However I think Casey needed a stop now because he started racing really early. But it could also be different in a year, but the only one who really knows is Casey.
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come back casey come back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
…in my opinion he won't come back…Australians are not like us Europeans…I hope I'm wrong but I don't think so…
I also believe that he will never return to MotoGP again, certainly if he stays in Dorna and the bikes will all practically become CRTs as Carmelo wants.
At most he will make a few wild cards.
He refused 15 million for just one season, what could possibly push him to return to the "circus"?
Furthermore, he has nothing to prove to anyone…
...exactly...anyone who refuses a similar amount is "a cork", he couldn't take it anymore...even if someone on the forum, the classic average Italians, took him for an imbecile...he has already demonstrated everything...it will be the doctor is happy, he gains a position ah, ah, ah!!!
Don't get me wrong but if he comes back when Rossi retires a bit I would be sorry..
it would be a pity.
Don't get me wrong though if he comes back
When Rossi retires a bit I would be sorry..
it would be a pity.
:)
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Don't get me wrong though if he comes back
when you withdraw doc
I would be a bit sorry...
it would be a pity.
:)
@myke. we don't understand can you repeat it??
Ha ha ha I know I was stuck sending..
Anyway, it really hurts me that he's retiring, I hope he comes back
my opinion is that it will come back without a doubt
@testoner
…maybe it's the alcohol but you're becoming worse than me..now you're the master..
Hi Belli!
I have to give you some bad news, I got the last n. of MotoSprint of 2012, only because a special was dedicated to Casey (from there I found the numbers of the previous posts) I read it all and when they asked him if he would return the legendary Casey gave a firm NO.
Guys we have to resign ourselves, N.1 will never ride a motorbike again, at least someone will be happy now without the best it will be easier to win.
PS fatman, testoner etc. Can you come and give me a hand on the MotoSprint blog since I'm out there among the beasts?
Be careful though, they will ban your post for one word out of place.
...sorry but I really don't think about it...now I read motosprint much less..it's a den of tavulliaboys...anyway I understand them, putting vale on the cover helps sell more copies, the newspaper is also bought by simple soft enthusiasts and also (unfortunately) from girls who drive the Liberty Piaggio... do you know that in some countries those who drive a scooter are stoned?
@H954RR
Hello and Happy New Year, even if late ;-)
I just read your post and signed up to Motosprint, I am also subscribed to Giornale Motori, Derapate and Motocorse.
At the moment I'm practically not posting anywhere, I'm just reading, waiting for the Championship to start.
I subscribed to the blogs mentioned, including the last one you mentioned, not so much to defend Vale to the bitter end; even though I support him, I could care less but... to comment objectively with users who are not trolls, under penalty... the right removal.
Everyone is free to support whoever they want, defend their opinions (whether right or wrong) without always arguing or putting up with fakes, trolls and everything in between.
What nickname do you have on Motosprint? I didn't find you...
I am Lyon66 in all blogs, including Libero Quotidiano and Il Giornale ;-) ;-)
@H954RR
Ps: despite being a Vale fan and defender..., if I had recognized your nickname I would have defended your opinion on Casey.
More than once I have contested some of his (in my opinion) weak points from a global perspective but, in other aspects, I have always defended him; How many times have we talked about it in the past, Max (Testoner) and I?
I read some posts about him (on Blog Motosprint) that bothered me too...: even though I don't consider him, as some say, (rightly or wrongly) the best rider in motorcycling history.
Reading certain statements (moderate but clear) about a champion (on motorbike) like Casey left me perplexed: like saying that the wheels are rectangular and not round ;-)
@lyonn. there's another blog missing that you didn't mention but you're subscribed... I also said hello to you some time ago...
Nice Lyon66!
Happy New Year
if you want peace, prepare for war, they say..
forecast for 2013?
Hi Lyon, unfortunately the MotoSprint blog is just as fatman said, too many arrogant people where there is no dialogue between red supporters and non-red supporters but only arguments and teasing, which is why I decided to take my leave from that blog, I apologize for the invitation, also addressed to testoner since fatman has already told me no, but I won't write from there anymore, better if we meet here like we always have because I like it better.
The nickname is different from this one but I prefer not to tell you because I was careful to be in line like the others do and I wouldn't want our "blog" type of relationship to be ruined.
Hello.
In Lyon, there are too many extremists there which is not nice.
@fatman:
why shouldn't "soft" fans follow this sport? If they talk to me about "castle" and "prisoners" the first thing that comes to mind is certainly not an engine, and I wouldn't even be able to say what they are made of. However, I love following MotoGP, SBK and Moto2 races. Sometimes I don't miss minor series and championships. I'll also watch the free practice as soon as I can, starting on Friday. I'm a girl and I don't ride a scooter, but she rides a mountain bike. I have never ridden on the track, I obtained a motorbike license (yes, the one with gears), but I have never had one, both because of the cost and because wherever I go I only see death in the event of a mistake. Surely you who ride a motorbike know how to appreciate it better, you know well what it means to do certain manoeuvres, sure you who take care of the maintenance of your motorbike and sleep with it know it better, but what do you want, a purge? We who enjoy watching people having fun (or should do so) doing what they love most and know how to do best, what should we do? Kill ourselves? Do you want a purge?
It's not that we're taking away space on the track, it's not that we're stopping you from getting excited during the races, come on...
@n75
…dearest, I didn't know you were a woman (or girl, perhaps better)… I don't want purges, I just hate the historical incompetence in the world championship (motorcycle championship, not MotoGP), not that "practical mechanic" which has nothing to do with the passion for racing... I know mechanics who don't even follow F1, think about it... if you then follow the events from the turning on of the first motorbike to the turning off of the last one, so be it, I'm happy... passion can also be measured with this "approach". .but not only...now in the media you are quick to know everything about your favorite driver and to believe the various nonsense that the newspapers write, which, inevitably, side with the most popular driver, the driver "of the moment"...I follow the races from the age of 11, when they showed practically nothing on TV and you had to follow the race live if you wanted to get a vague idea of what racing was... I was 8 years old (at least historians like testoner&C will be able to trace my age) when, I remember like it was yesterday, I didn't understand why that fucking good-natured May of '73 of my father was, together with my Uncle (who had also passed away)... with tears in his eyes... then I learned... the you have to cultivate passion at the beginning of your life, it has to get to your stomach...you have to "feel" it...the difference between a true enthusiast and a soft one is precisely this...maximum respect, mind you also for you...among other things, you're not even a scooter fan , it would be an aggravating circumstance... I sincerely hope that one day you will become a "true" enthusiast and that you will not disappear into thin air once the Rossi phenomenon has passed... if you become one, you will understand it when your favorite driver crashes and you will continue to follow the race anyway !!!
…hours let me drink a prosecco, before having lunch we need it!!!
@Mike58
Hello great, Happy New Year!!!
How is it going? ;-) ;-)
@Testoner
Hi Max, you're right ;-) I forgot GrandprixF1: certainly because since the championship ended I haven't posted anymore and I read the blog sporadically. I didn't see your greeting, otherwise I would have reciprocated ;-) We'll meet there too, then, at the start of the championship.
@H954RR
Hi, if things are as you say I won't post either: I don't like extreme troll comments, even if they are in favor of the driver I support, I try to be as objective as possible about all the drivers (in my limited knowledge still almost thirty years old) so... back with you from the next tests ;-);-)
@N75
I agree with you 100% It's nice to be able to improve your knowledge by reading from those who know more and it's right, for "anyone", to be able to express any opinion on riders and motorbikes.
Regardless of whether you have a motorbike or not, go to the track or not, etc. etc.
Imagine that I still get around with a tricycle with little wheels, rather than a scooter and everyone makes fun of me ;-) ;-)
I'm just an enthusiast, like you and many others here and even if I don't have a motorbike I could care less..., I've fallen too many times as a slob ;-);-)
I have competent friends with whom I talk though: one is a former multiple Italian Junior motocross champion and two others still race amateurly...
@lyonn. I didn't want to say the name... drift!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! @n75. sorry to intrude... I see death every time I go out on my motorbike. but if the motorbike is in your blood it is stronger than you. after my first daughter I tried to sell the motorbike but I couldn't. and as soon as I can I go to the track. the motorbike is pure adrenaline and whoever owns one for this (passion) knows what he is getting into!!! every Sunday (hot periods) I know that my wife suffers when I leave the house, but she is 'stronger' than me. and even when there are races it's a war, I have to watch them!!!! is this to say that maybe we know a little bit???? I'm not proud of what I wrote, but it's like a drug, I (can't) do without it!!!!!
Well done Lyon, in fact even if we are on the opposite side as a supported driver we still get along and we discuss without arguing and without rancor, on the other hand you are either on the same side or even if you say the right things you are a kid and there are also malicious people.
Hello.
@fatman
as already said, I'm sure you know more.
This doesn't mean that only you should enjoy it.
@fatman. c@zz@ fatman you almost brought me to tears!! and I'm not joking. you are great. few words but good ones.
@fatman
for the record: I have never been a Rossi fan.
…and you had to read motosprint to understand that Stoner was very convinced of the choice? He is consistent, other drivers are not…
No fatman you didn't understand me, I only took MotoSprint because there was the special on Casey otherwise I would never have taken it as I never take it.
No I didn't need to read it but I was curious to see what they wrote and I'll tell you the truth I was positively surprised.
And if the official red magazine says so, do you think?!!!
As a hideout it's true but there are few of us like us which is why I invited you, however I understand you if you don't want to come over there, but I'm not going to give it up, ah ah ah.
Hello.