"It helped me grow" MotoGP Champion Casey Stoner opens up on PAST RIVALRY with Valentino Rossi

[@IDontTalkToCops]

One cool thing I always liked about Casey is that when all the riders had models holding the umbrella on the grid, Casey always had his wife. It just shows the integrity and loyalty of the guy. Might look like a small thing, but it really shows the kind of bloke he is

[@ydarbg]

Rossi liked the umbrella girls so much that he's living with one 😂

[@MrSkeleton131]

​@@ydarbg He's 15 years her senior, but they started dating when she was 24 so it's not really that weird. Oh she also gave birth last year too

[@ydarbg]

@@MrSkeleton131 nothing weird about it... delighted for both of them.

[@MrSkeleton131]

@@ydarbg I don't think it's weird either, but people will still make a snap judgement when they see the age gap

[@bremCZ]

I'd suggest most wives wouldn't want to do it at all.

[@pancon5]

Even Valentino said in his farewell interview on BT Sports that, on raw pace, this gentleman is the fastest probably ever! A gentleman racer and doing it in an absolutely spectacular way.

[@f0ns0r]

He has always said that, he repeated many times that in terms of raw talent Stoner was just unbeatable. Respect to Rossi to have always praised Casey's talent

[@pancon5]

@@f0ns0r Yes sir!

[@Thundercats-HOOOOO]

He could get on the bike in practice and in 2 laps be at breakneck pace. I wasnt a fan but his talent blatantly obvious. What he did on the Ducati was 🤯

[@DownHillSkateTime]

Always respected Casey Stoners riding but man... I did not realize how much of a class act this guy is!! Bigger fan now than ever before!

[@theladdiesda8190]

Read his book and you will understand the sneaky shit other teams were getting up to during cases first motogp season.

[@glynhannaford7332]

Same here bud.

[@richardweir3342]

For me his early retirement was the worst thing that happen to the racing. Glad he got out unhurt, but it would have been great to see him for a few more years. The most talent I have ever witnessed on a moto gp bike, and the fastest in his time. Reminds me of Joey Dunlop, a little, very unassuming and humble, and around decent guy, who was treated very badly by the British so called race fans. Those that did should be ashamed

[@zydecbro]

and later Casey told the truth about why he retired, he said he hated the politics of the sport and all extra shit you had to do outside of racing, he said all ever he wanted to do was just train and race.. He was always my favorite rider

[@apexphotostories3507]

@@zydecbro exact reason why I relate to him and Kimi Raikkonen in F1 both of them just didnt give a crap about politics and just went in and got the job done

[@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains]

I alaaya tot it was just me. Rossi fan was really toxic to say rhe least

[@chadwells7562]

@@zydecbro He was also starting to suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, which I’m sure makes it much more difficult to deal with the BS and circus than it normally would.

[@zydecbro]

@@chadwells7562 woh I did not know that I heard black people suffer from that too

[@adriancasey8996]

Casey has always, and still does refer to “we” when he talks about his success, I’ve always admired this about him.

[@AD690smcr]

In this instance isn’t “we” referring to himself and Marc? But yes i do also remember him always talking about his team winning the race

[@Toma.s]

He means himself, Lorenzo and Pedrosa when he says "we" in these instances. It has nothing to do with the team if that's what you meant.

[@adriancasey8996]

@@Toma.s yeah ok mate. You’re clearly new to this. Go back and watch his post race press conferences for every victory he had. There are quite a few. Do some research then get back to me.

[@Bob-Maplethorpe]

I like that most racers do this. The team is so much a partner racing.

[@Don_Johnson521]

Respectfully

[@mrkang4080]

As a fan, I loved the rivalry. I liked both guys, and found it massively entertaining.

[@mauroarriagada]

Two very different approaches to greatness. Huge respect for both!

[@birincy]

Casey and Valentino gave us one of the most legendary rivalvries... Made my high school years. Will never forget how meta they were in their prime..

[@rajasekhar9840]

So many people still miss this guy in Motogp.

[@twistn-grips]

I love how Stoners hand gestures are still like he's speaking to his mechanic about what the bike is doing underneath him lol. Some things just stick with you forever. Much RESPECT doesn't come close to explaining the amount of respect I have this guy! Absolute GENUINE and HUMBLE super star!!! Forever a fan!!!

[@simewood2040]

I love the frankness and humility of Australian sports people like Casey, Mick Doohan, Ash Barty, Jack Miller. Straight up. Humble. Good humoured. Talented. Brave. More of it. Great interview. Broaden your bailiwick. You’re better than Rogan 🙏🏻

[@waynemitchell1076]

Great interview with Casey. One race I'll always remember is Estoril in 2008 when his on-board camera came loose and kept wrapping itself around his clutch lever and would lock the steering as well as depress the clutch. He somehow came from as low as 11th to finish 6th. How he put up with it is beyond me. Pure talent 👍

[@BIGPAPAPUMP84]

Really love his humbleness,as a half Italian and having lived there during that period I can understand how tough it must have been for him to deal with all that none sense. Glad I got to hear this interview, Italian media never depicted him for what he actually is.Great rider

[@justinmaher8857]

The man was an enigma to moto gp. I’m yet to see another like him that’s for sure .

[@theawakengeneration8826]

Stoner is a class act. Phenomenal talent and truly humble and intelligent guys. Great content.

[@AussieArcher1234]

Humble.. He did nothing but moan the whole time he was in Motogp. and slandered it as he quit, How is bagging the Sport, Sponsors, teams, riders and Marshalls Humble.

[@jacklemonfizz6898]

@@AussieArcher1234 haha I haven't listened to the interview but it seems to me that he is still complaining about Rossi after so many years, I can't believe it so funny… he's definitely a great great champion, I don't understand what he's always complaining about haha

[@blendin9140]

@@AussieArcher1234 Not what the word means buddy. You can complain and give out all you want and still be humble..Not to have a big ego, Like VR46.

[@MickH60]

@@AussieArcher1234 Grow a brain mate...

[@storegga]

I think Rossi sees Casey as his strongest rival. I still think Casey is unsurpassed in raw talent. Burned brightly like a shooting star and had nothing left to prove.

[@roccopower]

Rossi has raced against Checa, Pedrosa, Biaggi, Doohan, Gibernau, Edwards, Lorenzo and the poor American dude who had a fatal crush, ... certainly Casey did not even make it to the top 5

[@apexphotostories3507]

@@roccopower Vale didnt race Doohan he had Burgess as his crew chief due to Doohan retiring and Burgess was Doohan's crew chief and the "guy" who had a fatal crash was MotoGP Legend and '06 World Champion Nicky Hayden

[@garyoneill8868]

@@roccopower and yet Rossi himself said "as far as pure talent Casey was unbeatable". He also "Casey's style is the next riding style." He made into the top 5 easily.

[@Hinshu85]

No. He said Casey was the most talented and Lorenzo the hardest.

[@pointofcami6565]

@@Hinshu85 Wait where did he say this?

[@SCOOPFREE]

Amazing, I've been wondering about his thoughts on Rossi. What an amazing life he has led so far 👏 Anxiety is no joke, i have been dealing with chronic anxiety that I've picked up lately, between that and the stress its taking a real toll on my heart. Just got home from the hospital with a heart monitor. ❤️ if you're reading this and have stress or anxiety please seek help wherever you can find it because time is very important don't just ignore it and try to tough it out, it's not worth it at all no matter the age. Trust me. Cheers, boys! Love from BC Canada 🇨🇦

[@yamahakid450f]

I live in Yukon territory on Quartz Creek/ mouth of Indian River outside of Dawson City, YT half the year since i was born.. my dad grew up in the Yukon Bush year round. No running water, electric or anything.. he had a few winters where it got down to 80 below zero in Fahrenheit for a few days in a row, which was a record one year in the 1970's. I go back and forth through BC and the Yukon multiple times making the trip to Dawson, It's crazy how big and far BC stretches for and its an amazing drive, last year was weird with covid.. no rented RV's or traffic like usual, just some Semi's taking loads and that was pretty much it once on the Alaska highway. In the winter I live in Oklahoma, quite a bit different life styles to say the least.. 4000 miles from my house in Oklahoma to camp on quartz Creek in only 4 nights out, it's a long but beautiful haul once your away from the major cities.

[@SCOOPFREE]

@@yamahakid450f one of the beat places to live in the world. What do you do up in Quartz? Goldmining?

[@californiabreeze2182]

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[@mintoxace5571]

Hi R, if you are suffering from anxiety and would like to try something different to see if it helps, try DARE by Barry McDonough. It’s a different way of dealing with anxiety and it’s helped me a lot. Good luck and take care. X

[@SCOOPFREE]

@@mintoxace5571 I'll check it out. Thanks man!

[@Plasticjesus504]

Respect for your competitors is paramount in MotoGP and the lower classes. You can race hard and have respect for your rivals. The consequence on bikes for dangerous racing is death. Stoner is a class act and a great interview.

[@livingbeing1113]

Rossi had the "win at all costs" mentality, wich is surely entertaining and achievements wise served him well, but he had no respect for safety or his opponents. He would intimidate you and make you crash if needed. Not only on track, but he'd also use the press, media and fanbase against you in the nastiest ways.

[@HumeAndBean]

I watched Casey come up through the 125 class, and called encouragement through the TV. We never saw much of him behind the scenes. It's obvious from this interview that was his intention. There's always a lot of fan speculation behind their sporting heros decisions. I'm glad to have watched. So pumped for our Aussie export. I'm sorry to hear about your health issues Casey, get well soon. Here we are hearing it 10 years later hearing all about it. Thank you to everyone who prepared this interview.

[@dekoener485]

This guy has integrity written all over him.

[@jamiecottrill7316]

Raw talent yes 👍 Integrity… He used to whinge & cry a lot when he was competing.

[@brandonbanducci438]

I’ve been waiting for this conversation for 19 yrs

[@armandojuan64]

Casey is my favorite rider of all times . He is also a perfect gentleman and very sincere and down to earth as a person .

[@nickwalker9067]

Aswell mick 5 championships. A gentel man.

[@user-yw8ek4dj5v]

@@nickwalker9067 Australia gets a lot of flack from New Zealand for being unsportmans like but don't mention these two gems.

[@armandojuan64]

@@nickwalker9067 Doohan was my idol before I saw Stoner racing a Moto GP .

[@jkim6200]

Great content! I wasn't a fan of Stoner during his active years, but this interview has allowed me to get a better understanding of him.

[@wildyzf]

Same, always thought he was a sook, but have a newfound respect for him over the last few years.

[@krazed0451]

@@wildyzf That's often the perception of people who have morals and stand their ground on contentious issues. The media paint a very narrow picture.

[@defdaz]

@@krazed0451 What? No, his moaned and moaned and moaned. Expected better treatment etc. Nothing to do with morals. Wow.

[@krazed0451]

@@defdaz Holding others to a standard you expect better treatment and are willing to speak out about it is everything to do with morals.

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

I am a fan of ability. So I was obviously a fan of Casey Stoner. Seriously amazing talent, so much talent that he was enchanting to watch. Rossi's bad reaction to Casey made me lose some respect and lose admiration for Valentino. I was genuinely disappointment when Casey retired so young because I knew I wouldn't enjoy watching racing as much again. But I was also glad Casey got out without a serious injury. Would love to see some technical commentary by Casey this season. Some explanations, diagrams, him sitting on a bike and talking us through this or whatever is happening in a race.

[@Mineratron]

Love listening to Casey and glad to hear how much better he is that days. As lucid as ever but at ease with life. What a racer, his talent outweighed his ambition, such a natural talent and just focused on winning. 😎👌

[@danielkim9587]

I can listen to Casey talk for hours, theybway his thoughts are so sequential and able to articulate his thoughts, I can see how his mind translates to one of the greatest motogp riders of all time.

[@Ksheil46]

Excellent piece , I am a fan of Rossi but I never understood peoples dislike of Stoner, always thought he was an unbelievable competitor. Since he has started to open up on his mindset as rider you can really admire the success he had while dealing with the setbacks / difficulties he went through. A true champion💪

[@MrSilus2000]

I think it's because he was the face of the traction control/electronics movement

[@guyonthecouch136]

@@MrSilus2000?? You mean against the tc movement?

[@MrSilus2000]

@@guyonthecouch136 Stoner was the face of the TC take over

[@guyonthecouch136]

@@MrSilus2000 so why was he saying in an interview only months ago that rider aids have ruined the sport.. I think you have your wires crossed

[@guyonthecouch136]

@@MrSilus2000 'proved helpful dispite my personal dislike of it' - Stoner. speaking in regards when asked about tc safety and whether he thinks motogp will ever remove the electronics

[@superblackbird7889]

I followed Casey all his carear and i have allways had a huge respect for his talent , and after this interwiew i have even more respect for him. What a honest and kindfull man he is,and always says nice things about his rivals at this time. For me Casey has been one of the greatest riders in MotoGp.

[@JayKayKay7]

I went to Laguna Seca back in the day. Casey and his wife showed up to wait for their luggage as we were waiting for ours at the Monterey Airport. We tried not to be the jerks and gave him some space. In the end, as we walked away, I looked him in the eye and said in a quiet voice, "Be safe."

[@DonGH297]

Love this podcast man! Casey was such a incredible natural talent, i am so grateful i got to witness him in that era.

[@worldtraveler8613]

The biggest disappointment in racing history is not to have seen stoner vs Marquez for a full season. I believe stoner might be the most talented rider ever. To win a chip on the desmo. No one has done it since.

[@mrbones2235]

Took until the year of your comment for someone to win a championship (Pecco :D). Rn the bike is actually great but back then it was a different story. The front end especially was awful and for him to win a championship and even Vale not being able to be competitive is the highest testament to Casey Stoner's skill.

[@worldtraveler8613]

@@mrbones2235 exactly my point. Plenty of riders have won more, but in terms of raw talent at their peak i believe stoner was the best. Shame he left so early

[@mrbones2235]

@@worldtraveler8613 Really is. I always was more of a Rossi fan simply because i always picked him in the MotoGP games. I only really got into MotoGP last year and I'm loving it. I wish I was into MotoGP properly back then. If i was, either Lorenzo or Casey Stoner would be my favourites since then.

[@Niex_Knox]

Awesome interview. I can hinestly say of all riders I seen Casey cornering on the LCR Honda is a sight I still remember it was so impressive. He is much more likable than Vale, of whom I always been a fan but honestly I do not like how he handles true rivalry. The earlier competitors had to deal with a more dominant Vale too. It must have been awesome to see 46 on the Duc, hey, Rossi is a legend but Casey dod not come into the biggest class on the best bike with the best tires etc (back in the day they had special rossi tires made just before the weekend), so I think this badass aussie is really nothing less talentwise. Thanks for the great seasons Casey!!!

[@gildo101rossi]

Wasn’t special Rossi tyres made. All factory riders had access to special over night tyres before 2007

[@MrSilus2000]

Saying he was more likeable than Rossi kinda ignores reality.

[@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains]

@@MrSilus2000 i didnt like rossi fans. So much toxic to all his rivalries and excuses when rossi lost

[@zacharyradford5552]

You mean like every top rider and there fans.

[@MrSilus2000]

@@WestbrickFansGotNoBrains A few Rossi fans bothered you and now you judge all his fans from that experience. Grow up and learn how prejudice works.

[@Patriot-Logic]

Casey was always my second favorite rider ever in Moto GP! Besides Nicky Hayden, Casey is always the most honorable! Casey did show more raw talent which pains me to say. Casey I hope has a long healthy happy life! He is a good man!

[@mudddge]

Stoner v Hayden isn't a fair comparison on talent

[@BanjoLuke1]

Both very, very impressive racers. In that era there were so many men who could win. But these two were the best. A remarkable time.

[@tonyb9735]

There were many who could win a race, but fewer who could win championships, and only one who could win championships on a Ducati.

[@phillipharriott8632]

Casey was definitely the iceman🥶. Such a good role model for any up and coming young aussies in motorsport. This is one of best interviews I've seen in a while. Good work Gypsy Gang!

[@zacharyradford5552]

Dunno Rossi could get him to melt. I remember him at Laguna Seca get upset for having to race hard.

[@aaronjosh99]

Not only for the Aussies but also for the entire world of motor sport

[@brycecamerondc]

the world, needs more gentlemen like Casey Stoner. such a good person.

[@thisisme003]

Massive respect Casey, your first motoGP world title with Ducati has been my greatest joy in all these years of following the sport intensively, what a year 2007 was.... (2008 should have been yours too btw)

[@jtfuller9462]

What a stand up guy, always loved Casey's riding style and the way he carried himself but this interview makes me respect him even more. Shows the upcoming young riders how to attack but do it the right way. Need more athletes like this.

[@michaelanderson3771]

Such a humble guy and a great ambassador for Australia and Australian motor sport. Casey like Michael Doohan before him were the gentlemen of Moto GP

[@yellowmanusa]

Casey is such a true gentleman. He portrays for me, what a real man is. He was the reason I would even watch MotoGP. God bless you, Casey.

[@AlonsoRules]

Stoner vs Marquez was the greatest battle in the history of sport that we never got to see. Would have been epic.

[@itzerisadomeeiot4980]

no need marquez was out and going to ducati he will be the 2nd coming of stoner

[@Wickedvikki64]

Now imagine Lewis and Alonso in Mercedes from 2014-2016

[@90MinutenLang020Damsko]

Don't worry Casey, you have respect from almost everybody. I supported Rossi in his Great Fights with you, but you was that other Great half of the Fights, Thank you for that!👏👏👏

[@chrismcdougall4712]

Always have and always will be a big fan of Casey. Even after his move to Ducati, I still have memories of him racing juniors at the Aussie shortcuit titles and although he was younger, (same with Mr CR #22) It was easy to see he was going to be something special... my hats off to him!!

[@lesflynn4455]

This is a great insight into a true champion. I never felt I understood Casey during his racing career. Now I see he had to grow up really quickly and adapt to this competitive European environment. The way he explains it, he showed real maturity in the midst of teenage type one upmanship, and it served him well.

[@timothysperisen]

Fascinating. Great interview. Lots of respect for that man.

[@bloffs3352]

If it's possible to like Casey any more then I now do. Always respectful and humble when he had a right not to be. I love how when he talks about how he went in a race or whatever he would always say "we" could have done better or "we" did ok. Respecting that it was a team effort for him to be out there. Sure do miss him on the track. Bloody legend with nothing else to prove.

[@armandblake]

As Italian I love Valentino, but I respect more Stoner as a person

[@jayshredds2464]

Stoner was my favorite rider by far. You can see that tough working man mentality in his riding. Always on the complete edge and that dirt track pedigree showing through was freaking epic. #MEGA

[@John.0z]

It always seemed to me that Vale played more mind games - on and off the track - than any other rider. That he was so obviously doing this with Sete, Max, Jorge, Dani and Casey just demonstrated who he was really concerned about as potential winners. By the time Marc came along he was no longer able to ride with the top few - getting old affects us all. Now that Vale is no longer on the grid, the MotoGP track seems to be a very much nicer, more personable, and more professional place to be. That Vale's fans were SO badly behaved, and he did nothing to stop them, should concern the whole sport.

[@pointofcami6565]

Fully agree with this comment. Valentino's fanbase dug graves for any rider who challenged him, and it should've been spoken about more.

[@John.0z]

@@pointofcami6565 Thank you. I was expecting my comment to attract an avalanche of outrage from Rossi fans. I am pleased that there have been none. :-)

[@pointofcami6565]

@@John.0z Yeah, thankfully :)

[@danielssan4631]

You are obssesed with valebntino just as freak stoner is 😂😂😂

[@michaelbautista5803]

VR46 era was the Attitude Era of MotoGP

[@Tofazfou]

New respect for CS! While we all like some form of rivalry, I absolutely HATE the media FAKE side of things. It now doesnt surprise me that he retired probably because he was to humble/nice to be in the sport

[@NickyDekker89]

I always loved watching Rossi and Stoner duke it out :D both amazing drivers

[@christopherjohnson3685]

An absolute pleasure to watch Casey Stoner race going back to British Championship days. In terms of pure speed maybe only Freddie Spencer and Jarno Sarrinen were at his level in the history of motorcycling Grand Prix racing . A pure rider, would have loved to seen him on a 500cc two stroke. One of the best there's ever been.

[@johnathanellis9010]

Never thought of this. He would been a monster on the 2 stroke

[@waynesmith3712]

Don’t know about anyone else but he inspires me for sure, great all round guy

[@lemoinexavier]

As a Rossi fan I was happy to see this vid. Gave me another image of Casey. Thx!

[@stephenkean4748]

came across this podcast randomly on Spotify. looking forward to going through the back catalogue! hello from Ireland 👍

[@TheTradesmanLU2001]

Would have loved seeing Casey v Marc on that Repsol Honda . One thing I’m certain of. If the riders had to show up on Friday, no practice sessions and just do Qualifying and a race then I think Stoner would be damn near unbeatable. The man would do very few hot laps in practice but could hit the track and just torch everyone. Drop the marker by 1+ seconds then back in the box. It was probably demoralizing for his opponents

[@lrob240]

I think It Will help Marc because Casey was incredibly good developing bikes. Marc is a winning Rider and Will find a way to take advantage of Casey speed in case of sharing the same bike. I loved Casey riding style, pure talent.

[@mudddge]

On one lap pace I'd put Stoner ahead of Marquez, but come race time it'd be the other way around.

[@Fist3ee]

@@mudddge i think Stoner would find better pace in qualifying but on the race day Marc would probably have better pace since he abuses the front tire so well and manages to stay on that limit..Plus Marquez is a monster of pushing to the absolute edge and the way he manages his tires is also crazy

[@mudddge]

@@Fist3ee Stoner just wasn’t the racer that Marc is

[@davidkomaromi2017]

Casey is a legend, nice to hear his perspective. Interviewer did a great job as well.

[@troydsouza3568]

Casey Stoner Was A Great Rider That Deserved More, Shame We Didn't Get To See More Of Him.

[@jeevanchaukar]

Casey Stoner....What a talent....how hard he must have worked to overcome the unruly Ducati GP bikes of his time and to beat none other than Valentino Rossi! How simple, straight forward and nice guy Casey is.... He is a legend in his own way.. Wish he could have raced for a few more years! He has laid it out for every sports person out there...How one must keep calm, focussed, compete with oneself such that one keeps moving up inch by inch.. And one day you can be the champion... No short cuts there! How not to allow the more senior, famous, higher ranked players into your head! So many things are relevant for all sports and not just racing...

[@heinevanrooyen9832]

Casey you are one of the ALL TIME GREATS and will always be!

[@glynhannaford7332]

Such an outstanding rider, but Casey kept himself to himself so much of the time, that he gave off a vibe of being aloof and arrogant. This series of interview videos, is an absolute revelation! What a great guy. 👏 Get well Casey.

[@kevinmckeon2543]

The thing about making enemies though, is Rossi understands it brings eyeballs to the whole thing and gets people invested. You can't be a megastar if nobody cares.

[@ppzzus]

Started watching your channel a few months ago. Love bikes but ive never been big into MX. The stories were awesome so it drew me in, but im more of a motogp guy. When i saw casey was on i sat up thinking "oh its fucking on now". fantastic job.

[@tonyb9735]

A supreme talent, Stoner is one of the very best ever to throw a leg over MotoGP bike. It is a shame for us that he retired so early.

[@gokulkrishm51]

I'm sort of new to the sport. Why did he retire?

[@garyoneill8868]

@@gokulkrishm51 he had a gutfull of the politics.

[@gokulkrishm51]

@@garyoneill8868 Oh. I searched up earlier. Says he crashed very badly. Didn't know politics was involved.

[@garyoneill8868]

@@gokulkrishm51 Casey wrote in some detail in his book about it.

[@gokulkrishm51]

@@garyoneill8868 oh I'll be checking tha out. Thanks :)

[@jemxs]

Always loved watching Casey race, exciting era of racing. Sometimes the nice guy wins.

[@jodeskid]

For me, Casey was an exceptional talent. He was honest, modest and showed the utmost respect to his opponents. He always gave it his best and was one of the best talents the sport had at the time. It is extremely insightful to hear his viewpoint of the events at the time. My perception was that he was always a racer at heart, however he didn’t like the limelight and bullshit that went along with it. I think he yearned to be a family man and he feared the vulnerabilities and danger of his occupation. He would have probably been the happiest plumber in the world if he could go back home each night to his family . He proved his talent when he went to Ducati. He managed to win a championship on the ‘inferior’ bike and for the following seasons he had problems with illness, injury and issues with the bike that led to his frustration that was honestly articulated in his interviews. This led to Rossi goading him and influencing the press to label him as’ Stoner the moaner’. Rossi often spoke about it wasn't the bike and it was Stoner and that Burgess/ Rossi would sort it out in no time. Rossi failed to live up to his claims as his lacklustre results on the Ducati demonstrated. However, I do think that Rossi was badly shook up due to Simoncelli for a few seasons. It would have been great to see the two of them race against each other for a few seasons more on equal bikes and both being on top mental/physical form

[@ryansandall633]

Hopefully you can get all the aliens in this podcast some day, Jorge, Dani and Vale would be amazing guests

[@chrisherman6900]

@@69peterpumpkineater The term "alien" came from Colin Edwards calling 4 riders aliens. Rossi, Lorenzo, Stoner and Pedrosa. Dani may have never won the premier class title, but he finished 2nd three times, and 3rd three times as well. He also won world championships in the lower classes with bikes that fit his size better. It can be easy to overlook how good the dude was since he was racing guys like Marc, Casey and Vale but he still needs to be in the conversation of all time greats.

[@funcool32]

I think Rossi liked to have an enemy, or a villain. He always had an enemy and if he didn't like a rider, I think he felt better about running them wide and being a bit dirty against them. He even did it against some fellow Italians. Stoner is a gentleman and just didn't want to play those games. I really miss him from MotoGP and for years after, always had hope he'd come back. It's a loss for the sport that he didn't.

[@zacharyradford5552]

He’s had it done to him, he was never scared to get a little rough but fair.

[@michaeldance5734]

What a rider, was always a Rossi fan and found those times captivating. Them in GPs, Bayliss and Edwards in WSB.

[@joelsinclair5735]

Casey Stoner = Pure talent

[@choobachooba3140]

Man I am lucky to have watched the end of 500cc era, and the new generation with Stoner, Rossi, et al. Stoner was always exciting to watch, same kind of excitement one had when watching Mick Doohan.

[@pacovl46]

Although I’m a Rossi fan, Casey was the only one of Rossi’s rivals that I actually respected because not only was Casey an awesome rider, but he was also not a dirty dog like Biaggi, and that he managed to win a championship on the Ducati speaks volumes about his talent! I distinctly remember how unsettled and nervous that bike looked on the track, which makes it that much more pathetic that after Casey changed to Honda and started winning races left and right that the press was like ‘it’s only because he’s on the superior bike!’ If Rossi had left the MotoGP and Casey had stayed he would’ve become my main guy and after watching this interview I respect him even more! Top bloke!

[@jack7rem]

There are a lot 'world class' sports people who could use lessons in humility and humanity from Casey. What a class act he is.

[@S0RELOSER]

These are the interviews that renew my faith in Gypsy. None of the ball washing BS of the American moto scene. But rather, digging deep into the mindset of riders. Especially reclusive riders like Casey. So awesome.

[@mikey3627]

Wow thats shocking that fans were trying to cause crashes on scooters and giving death threats .But I always admired the way casey rode his bike .He has a quality style with sideways action and is a genuine favourite of mine 👌 😀 👍 ❤. Not to mention that he is a genuine all round nice person as well as his personality is a quality that makes him one of my top 10 favourites 😀 👍 of all time .

[@queenslander954]

Until CS came along VR could do no wrong , then people saw he was fallible & beatable .. Casey paved the way for Lorenzo & Márquez to see that & gave them the confidence to also beat Rossi.

[@tomasaraujo226]

Everyone is beatable. Remember rossi defeated lorenzo with the same machinery 4-3 in their years together. What are u on about.Rossi with 37 years beat Jorge in 2014 and 2016. An older Valentino. So i think people dont get it. Rossi beat casey in the last years where they both had good machinery. Gave him a lesson in 2008. And now marc is fucked too. Everyone can be beat

[@VincentBui-ue1eq]

And Casey himself is more than beatable, hence he had only 2 championships in those years

[@phillrobinson1517]

Casey was the best rider I've seen and I went to every Donnington GP. Rain or dry just pure class. Great Champion and as others have said I miss him in the championship. MM93 would not be as prolific if Casey had stayed.

[@Google_Does_Evil_Now]

Casey, you were absolutely amazing to watch, enchanting. Seemed like you and bike were one thing. I loved watching you race. I was genuinely disappointed when you left MotoGP but I was delighted for you that you left without a terrible injury. I hope you do some more commentary, technical info etc because you're a great explainer and highly respected.

[@daveclemo06]

I’ve only just found this channel, and watched half a dozen videos. It occurred to me that they’re all too short? Then I realised they’re a good length, they’re just so good that they seem short. Well done guys!

[@GYPSYTALES]

Welcome to the channel mate, we also have a second channel "Gypsy Tales Podcast" that has the full 3 hour shows.

[@brokenbiker09]

Doohan said the same thing but I think Stoner did it better. Don't give your competition any reason to fight you. So glad he was THE Ducati winner and wish he'd stayed longer with Honda. But, the amount of money he turned down to not go back. That's strong belief in your principles. He's a small guy and it is hard to understand how you fit that much fight in that small space! He deserves his success and hope his health improves as he stays out of the spot light.

[@doubless79]

He had issue with his health, he was suffering fatigue in the middle of the race and feel dizziness that’s why he quit

[@swiftbobber]

Humbleness is living life to the max

[@Swaggerlot]

I have often read in the past that Rossi was a friend until you started beating him.

[@dedewunjo426]

"Even if it's not about them succeeding, they want to make sure you don't" brilliant way to say Marc gave Lorenzo the title. I always loved Casey Stoner but this makes me love him even more.

[@MrLeeson660]

Love stoner. Phenomenal rider, seems like really gd guy too. Miss his riding

[@johnwilliams4545]

Val was an old fashioned champion, he loved everyone who couldn't beat him.

[@agneolsson7156]

So what? Vale has raced 20+ years. He is the best . Casey is just bad looser!

[@fajaradi1223]

@@agneolsson7156 No, they're both great sportsman. Val sometimes acting juvenile borderline childish. But we love him for that. While Casey seems always poised and calm. This bring us a unique kind of rivalry.

[@pointofcami6565]

@@agneolsson7156 He is the complete opposite of a bad loser. Try watching the video again without your Valentino glasses on. Casey only states here, that Valentino made it difficult for him because his fans were quite literally harassing Casey and his wife, trying to crash him and shit.

[@lambsauce9544]

Stoner the Aussie legend 🏅

[@GYPSYTALES]

Agree a million percent

[@jtg4002]

Yup. Right behind Doohan and Baylis.

[@murdock-tv2542]

I always will remeber the corner speed diverence this guy had between all the other riders in Assen [Ramshoek corner] just with the clear eye you could see it. ✊🏻

[@kenlucamensi5464]

King Casey Stoner ✊✊✊💪💪💪 Great talent in motogp

[@flugga182]

Stoner is the opposite of marc marquez. And now in motogp everybody tries to be ruthless like marquez. we need more people like stoner in motogp being a champion and an example for other riders. The lack of us/australian/japanese champions and their sportmanship is really affecting the motogp in the these past years.

[@deanharriss2029]

Gypsy why you ain’t got 1 million subs baffles me. Your content is blinding. 👊

[@IAJM77]

Being a teenager, I enjoyed seeing Valentino and Casey battles and I was a Valentino's fan. After listening to Casey I guess I am more on the Casey side. What a professional!!! Hope the sport gets more riders as Stoner.

[@paulmason6192]

He showed you no respect because you were a rival and that brought out the worst in him take it as a compliment casey

[@zacharyradford5552]

And he was a rival that made him fight as hard a he could.

[@JarrettDorough]

I started watching MotoGP after Stoner retired, I wished I started sooner. He seems like such a class act.

[@pags1981]

I actually think Rossi was gutted when he left the sport and mentions how great he is in later years

[@zakapholiac9377]

He has said Stoner is the greatest talent he has ever seen. I think he wanted to see him race Marquez

[@nickwalker9067]

Time was up he new it .

[@TheDazzler420]

For me and Lorenzo the greatest talent is rossi

[@pointofcami6565]

@@TheDazzler420 Nobody cares, and we aren't talking about Valentino being great. Valentino himself has said that Casey is the most talented rider he has ever seen.

[@TheDazzler420]

@@pointofcami6565 We need third person validation who themselves are in contention for GOAT run, not some literally who's saying. In this case the GOAT runner was Lorenzo and he has made his claim

[@eppsislike]

Great Rossi fan but I love Casey Stoner man. Thought he was arrogant back then. Now I realized I didn't know any better.

[@C_R_O_M________]

As I see it (and I’m older than both guys), Stoner was a more mature professional vs a more childish spontaneous Rossi. Rossi grew the profession around him to fit his tantrums and genius whereas Stoner was assimilated by what the profession asked of him. It seems to me that they are complimentary opposites thus the differences. I am a fan of both. P.S. Wrote that before watching the clip. In retrospect I think I made a pretty good assertion. Great interview. EDIT: I stand corrected. I re-watched the interview and I made some critical mistakes. Stoner's attitude embeds a psychological dichotomy. That of becoming a famous racer that has to win and stand at the spotlight of fame vs the person who hates that spotlight (?) or isn't competitively fierce in the game that he decided, voluntarily (?) to participate. Rossi was concretely conscious in his decision and approach in that MotoGp racing, competitiveness and fame are all part of the same game. That's the right approach and it showed long term. I bet that most of Stoner's psychosomatic issues stem from that sort of dichotomies. It IS weird to be happy for losing and even though you can let yourself looser and even enjoy the wins of your opponents, it's something that, as a racer, is counterintuitive to do. Stoner seems like he's inviting psychological dichotomy in order to compensate for something else. I don't know what that would be. I am a trained psychologist.

[@sjbechet1111]

A good way of understanding this is to know the difference between an extrovert and an introvert. Extroverts thrive from the energy of being surrounded by lots of people. Introverts are not mentally ill.

[@garyoneill8868]

No, we just like our own space.😳🤣🤣 Good explanation, btw.

[@anthonycowles3153]

Always a champ Casey,,,,,great rider , great person 👍,,,,

[@trevorleggo1777]

As a life long surfer and lover of bikes and the top tier of racing, it is very nice to hear a mention of surfers, there is so much commonality in the skill sets.. Vale and Kelly are probably both the Goats but you gotta love Mick and Casey. I saw the VR interview where he names Casey as the most talented competitor he came up against. respect.

[@NedCiaran]

Andy Irons

[@geoffdean3532]

Your interviews are on another level, well done.

[@colinmartin2921]

Mind games are a massive part of top level sport, far more than most people realize, and the top guys will use every trick in the book to demoralize their opponents. I think that Rossi's respect for Stoner grew massively when he left Yamaha and slung a leg over the Ducati. It is interesting what Casey say's about not making enemies, I have heard Troy Bayliss say the same thing too.

[@stephenandrew8387]

This interviewer is incredible, brilliant questions, not that Casey is nothing but honest, open and straightforward, great insight, especially the huge mistake Rossi made in trying to bully Marc Marquez, definitely cost him the 2015 Championship, Rossi’s accusations were totally unfounded in the first place, then, Marc just ran rings around him on purpose, got into his head and the rest is history. What goes around comes around.