Stoner to quit for 'family reasons'
WORLD motorcycling champion Casey Stoner has stunned the sport by announcing he will quit at the end of the season for "family reasons".
The 26-year-old Australian, who has won 35 MotoGP races and leads the current standings by a point after winning two of the season's three events, made his announcement at a news conference ahead of Sunday's French Grand Prix.
"After a long period of thought and numerous discussions with my wife and family, I have decided to stop competing at the end of the season," the Honda star said.
"After so many years taking part in this sport that I love, and with all the sacrifices that I have had to make, I no longer have the passion to continue and I think that it is best to stop.
"I will go forward in different things in my life."
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