Defending world champion Casey Stoner is aiming to reel in championship leader Jorge Lorenzo by landing back-to-back wins at the British Grand Prix on June 17.
The Australian triumphed at a soggy Silverstone 12 months ago en route to the title and with conditions once again expected to be wet the stage is set for another spectacular leg of the MotoGP season.
Stoner, in his Silverstone swansong, came fourth last time out in Catalunya to leave the Honda star 20 points adrift of Lorenzo in the riders’ standings.
“Silverstone’s been one of my favorite tracks since I’ve raced here in the British championship,” said Stoner, who shocked the MotoGP world at Le Mans when announcing his intention to retire at the end of the season.
He added: “Unfortunately we don’t go through the old section of the track. It was one of my favourite corners in the world. But I’m looking forward to getting back out there again.” Despite similar conditions in store from last year he is not optimistic of running away with the race as he did 12 months ago.
