Casey Stoner returned

After a long break in the first nine months, a two-time MotoGP champion Casey Stoner back behind the wheel granpriynogo prototype Honda RC213V.

The return of the famous Australian in the saddle Honda RC213V happened yesterday morning in Japan, on the racetrack Twin Ring Motegi, where he began a two-day test of factory units Honda Racing. During the tests, Stoner had to re-experience the current specification RC213V, as well as to test a new generation prototype, the input is in use will occur in the near future. In addition, a full program of tests in Japan included not only tests the prototype of a new factory, but the motorcycle sport-production, which Honda Racing Corporation intends to offer private teams next season. Unfortunately, due to unstable weather conditions in the first day of testing Stoner was able to drive around the track just six laps on the prototype in 2014, followed by a heavy rain, and the test team Honda rightly decided to call it a day.

"It's very nice to be back in the saddle bike, though, and for a few laps! - Casey Stoner said. - We managed to hold only one race before the rain that upset me a little. This first run was very enjoyable because it's been nine months since I last piloted a prototype. But all the feelings back! Hopefully tomorrow the weather will be better, and we can do so much more. "

Recall career as a professional motorcycle racer pilot factory team Honda Casey Stoner completed immediately after the end of the 2012 season. Despite the successful performance and excellent physical shape, two-time world champion in motorcycle racing in the MotoGP class has decided to do away with professional motorcycle racing to concentrate on family values ​​and upbringing of the child. Another reason for such a sudden hoopoe on a pension, in the words of Stoner, are the changes in MotoGP for the last time, which turned out not liking the famous Australian racing driver.