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Stoner ready to resume battle
12 August 2008Ducati is ready to start the final sprint towards 2008 MotoGP World Championship glory, starting off with this weekend's classic appointment at Brno, in the Czech Republic, before a run of six crucial races across Europe, America, Asia and Australia.
Casey Stoner, who found himself down in fourth place overall, 50 points behind series leader Valentino Rossi after the Catalunya GP just over two months ago, has put together an incredible run of form to haul himself back into contention. Three wins and a second place from four races make him the form rider in the championship, lifting him to second in the standings, 25 points adrift of the Italian.
The World Champion returns from a three-week holiday in his native Australia aiming to reproduce that kind of form at the Czech circuit, which has been completely resurfaced for this year's race. Stoner took a clean sweep of pole, fastest lap and victory at Brno in 2007, adding to a 250cc podium there in 2005.
"Brno is a nice track but it's demanding too - a bit like Mugello and Phillip Island, two of my favourites," said Stoner. "In 250 I was on the podium and last year we won, so with the bike performing as it has been lately we should be able to fight for a good result again. We've still got quite a few points to make up in the championship, which won't be easy, but the whole team are working so hard and we'll give it our best shot. After that, whatever will be, will be. After the race at Laguna Seca I went back to Australia and spent a bit of time with my wife and family away from the track. I got some rest in but I also trained hard and now I can't wait to get back on the bike."
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