Casey Stoner

I've said many times in the past that my career's not going to go on much longer; I'm not going to keep going and riding until I'm in my 30s and things like this. ”

Even now with the operation, with the damage done, my ankle probably is never going to be back to 100 per cent. ”

People are telling me I might be going back to MotoGP, but a rumour is a rumour. ”

I think there is no defending a title. You don't go into a season with a points advantage over anyone. So I don't think it's ever a title defence. I think you've got a different number on your bike, if you choose so, but everyone starts at zero again. ”

The money doesn't interest me. I'm not enjoying MotoGP, and I'm retiring. ”

Being married has helped my racing. ”

I never really look too far ahead, to be honest. ”

People can be great competitors on Sunday and mates on Monday. ”

I've always known there's more to life than just racing for a long time. ”

I'm good at separating my personal life from racing. When I'm at track, it's race time; when I'm away from it, other than the fact I'm training to be fit for it, there is nothing at home that makes me even want to think about racing. I just want to enjoy my life, and by the time the next race comes around, I'm ready and excited for it. ”