Stoner slams Jerez stewards
Added on Monday, April 4th, 2011 by Carole Nash Editor
Stoner slams Jerez stewards
Casey Stoner slammed the stewards at yesterday’s Jerez Grand Prix as he was forced to retire following a collision with Valentino Rossi.
Stoner was taken out of Sunday’s race by Rossi, who crashed out at turn one, although the Italian was able to continue with the assistance of the race marshals, eventually going on to a fifth place finish.
Stoner however was left fuming as he was unable to restart his Honda, claiming that the stewards were only interested in helping the Ducati man.
“With the accident, I heard Valentino arriving and I wasn’t worried about anyone passing me at that point in the race so I gave him plenty of room,” Stoner said.
“It was a racing incident and there’s not much we can do.
“What is more frustrating is the reaction of the stewards and their assistance for Valentino and not for me – it was unbelievable.”
Rossi told Italia1 television: “It’s completely my mistake and I have to say sorry to Casey.
“I know that he’s very angry because he didn’t make any mistakes. I went straight to say sorry.”
