Champion’s homecoming as MotoGP returns to Australia.
The 2007 MotoGP World Championship already decided, the GMC
Australian Grand Prix is set to be a raucous occasion for local
fans as they hail the homecoming hero at Phillip Island.
For the first time since the end of 1998, when Mick Doohan
arrived at Phillip Island with the 500cc title already wrapped up,
Australia has the chance to use the annual MotoGP visit to pay
tribute to the current champion from their homeland. Fresh from
clinching his maiden crown at Motegi, Casey Stoner makes his
first appearance on track since becoming the second youngest
winner of a premier class title.
The Ducati factory rider has only been on the podium once at
Phillip Island, with a third place in the 125cc category in 2004.
However, after having played the points game in Japan
motivation will be at an all-time high for Stoner, who has not
finished outside of the top six all season and currently holds eight
MotoGP victories this year. Before appearing on track this
weekend, he also takes part today in his first public appearance
at an event in Federation Square, Melbourne at 5pm local time.
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