Casey Stoner has a complicated relationship with Grand Prix motorcycle racing. Frequently hailed as one of the most talented riders of all time, the Australian rider captured two MotoGP championships (with two different manufacturers). That success wasn’t accompanied by happiness, however, with Stoner revealing that he suffered from mental distress and debilitating anxiety throughout his Grand Prix career.
The former Ducati and Repsol Honda rider’s health only dwindled following his MotoGP retirement at the end of the 2012 season. By 2019, number 27 announced that he was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), better known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The condition severely limited Stoner’s activity level, but the 36-year-old recently shared more optimistic news in an Instagram post.
