Casey Stoner's MotoGP riding style considered "impossible" by Ducati veteran

Ducati test rider Michele Pirro says Casey Stoner’s MotoGP riding style is “impossible” to comprehend. Pirro, who has worked as Ducati’s test rider for more than a decade, shared testing duties with the Australian briefly in the mid-2010s and was struck by how differently Stoner controlled the bike. Pirro describes Stoner using throttle and rear brake to manage traction control, avoiding electronic aids and even anti-wheelie systems. In Pirro’s account, Stoner’s corner approach sounded like something from a PlayStation until data proved it was real. Stoner later stepped away from testing due to limited engagement, then returned to riding but faced health issues at the end of 2025.