Stoner-de Puniet Already Mutual Forgiveness

Le Mans, Kompas.com - Randy de Puniet and Casey Stoner had exchanged forgiveness and agreed to forget the bad events as "warm-up" at the Circuit of Le Mans, France on Sunday (15/5/11). They do not want to prolong the "hostility".

Stoner had made de Puniet off the track after the Pramac Ducati rider had moved into its path. In fact, the speed de Puniet during warm-up session on Sunday morning, much slower than Stoner. As a result of the incident, the race directors impose fines of 5,000 euros to Stoner, as a form of punishment for his actions Repsol Honda rider. De Puniet said the incident was a simple misunderstanding.

"I'm sorry about what happened with Casey in the morning," said de Puniet. "I'm adjusting brakes, and I think there is no other rider in the rear.

"Then, suddenly I saw Casey come from behind at high speed, I tried to exit the track to give way to him. But unfortunately, I just go to the place where he is.

"I apologize, and although his reaction was not too good, for me everything is over and I do not have anything with him."

Meanwhile, Stoner said that although he was not pleased with how to drive a de Puniet, but they are already talking about the incident in an atmosphere of friendship. As a result, there is now no longer any question.

"I went and talked to Randy, and he immediately apologized," said 2007 world champion is. "I certainly feel bad, so I also apologize.

"I still feel unhappy with the situation because when you are driving at speeds more than 200km / h and others much more slowly - less than 100km / h - and at the last moment they crossed the place where you're headed, then it not a pleasant moment.

"The only way I have to pass is there. You do not see it on film, but two yards on my right side is the edge trajectory and the parapet, so if something happens, then it will not be the best option.

"I apologized to him, we have a little talk and no problem. However, we still get the punishment for that event ..."

Stoner's impressive show during the race. The Australian rider was just time to get a tight resistance from his team mate, Dani Pedrosa, early in the race, and after that he was unstoppable to become champion and record the second victory of the season 2011 - the first victory in Qatar, which is the series opener.