Chris Vermeulen says give Casey Stoner credit -ozzy go- motorcyclenews.com

Chris Vermeulen believes it is time for people to stop detracting
from Casey Stoner’s impressive 2007 success and start paying
him some more respect for an outstanding world championship-
winning campaign.

Casey Stoner wrapped his first world title in Japan last weekend,
but the Aussie's critics have said he only won the title because of
the performance advantage held by Ducati and Bridgestone.

Chris Vermeulen and Casey Stoner are close pals and the factory
Suzuki rider said: “I think it is incredible what Casey has done this
season. He has done an awesome job. "A lot of people say it is
the bike, that Ducati is the best and is so fast. It is quick and
Casey has some advantages but I’m sure the Ducati also has
some disadvantages but no one talks about them. "There are
three other Ducatis out there and he is wiping the floor with those
guys every week.”

Vermeulen said the most impressive thing about his compatriot in
2007 has been his ability to withstand the intense pressure from
Valentino Rossi in races like Qatar, Shanghai and Barcelona. click
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