Early comeback boosts Stoner's confidence
- Published: 15 Oct 2012 at 09.49
- Online news: Sports
Reigning MotoGP champion Casey Stoner says it was worth the risk to make a comeback at the weekend's Japanese Grand Prix despite not being fully recovered from surgery on his right ankle.
Casey Stoner during a practice session for the Italian Grand Prix in July. He says it was worth the risk to make a comeback at the weekend's Japanese Grand Prix despite not being fully recovered from surgery on his right ankle.
The Australian Honda rider, due to retire from MotoGP racing at the end of the season, finished fifth on Sunday having missed the previous three races because of his injury.
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