Today, MotoGP have lost one of it's good rider. He is Marco Simoncelli. Marco died after a horrific and terrible crash in Sepang circuit in Malaysia today. He fell on his bike and has no control of it. The bike crashed on Collin Edwards's bike and make his helmet knock out. The 24-year-old's helmet came off in the collision and he was taken to the medical centre for treatment, but his injuries were too serious.
His bike which the last bike he ride.
The organisers confirmed the race was cancelled, having halted it immediately after the fatal incident. A bulletin from the organisers, reported on website Autosport, said: 'Race cancelled as the medical centre staff is focusing on treating Marco Simoncelli and track action cannot be resumed in the current circumstances.'
It was confirmed on MotoGP's official website that he died at 4.56pm local time.
The organisers cancelled the race when the extent of Simoncelli's injuries become apparent, having halted it immediately after the accident.
Tributes came in from his fellow riders.
British MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow wrote on Twitter: 'RIP Marco Simoncelli ! A great rider and all round nice guy. My thoughts are with all his family & friends. I will never forget today.'
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Sic @Sepang, before race.
Sic @Sepang, before crash.
Members of the Race Direction Paul Butler, Claude Danis, Franco Uncini and Javier Alonso were joined by Medical Director Michele Macchiagodena at a press conference to explain the circumstances of Marco Simoncelli’s death at the Sepang circuit on Sunday.
Paul Butler opened the press conference, saying: “The purpose of this press conference is to appraise you of the circumstances that resulted in the tragic death of Marco Simoncelli. You know who we all are, the Race Direction; Claude Danis who is the FIM representative, Javier Alonso the Dorna representative, Franco Uncini the riders’ representative, and I’m Paul Butler the IRTA representative and Race Director. Michele Macchiagodena is our Medical Director and he will explain to you the circumstances that resulted in this death.”
Michele Macchiagodena said: “I’m very sad to be here to report about the death of Marco Simoncelli, a friend. Because of the crash he had during the race, in which he was hit by other riders, he suffered a very serious trauma to the head, to the neck and the chest. When our medical staff got to him he was unconscious. In the ambulance because there was a cardiac arrest they started CPR (cardiac pulmonary resuscitation). Immediately in the Medical Centre, with the help also of the Doctor of our staff at the Clinica Mobile and local Doctors, he was intubated and it was possible to take off some blood from the thorax. The CPR was continued for 45 minutes because we tried to help him for as long as we thought it was possible. Unfortunately it was not possible to help him and at 16:56 (local time) we had to declare he was dead.”
Paul Butler responded to a question about Marco Simoncelli’s helmet coming off in the crash by saying: “I think if I may reply, that will be for another occasion. Quite clearly the consequences and circumstances surrounding the accident will be thoroughly investigated.”
Answering a question about the condition of Colin Edwards, who was involved in the incident, Michele Macchiagodena said: “He had a dislocation of the shoulder and with anaesthesia the shoulder now is in the correct position. He is fine.”
Paul Butler concluded the press conference by adding: “Our sympathies go to his family and we want to show every respect possible to Marco.”
Video : http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2011/Race+Direction+press+conference+Marco+Simoncelli
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I remember when my dad told me there was an insane rider in MotoGP, who have a long legs and he is as fast as Rossi in 250cc race. For the first time i saw him, i think he is really fast and incredibly brave and insane. Then after that i've become one of his fans, but for that time i'm not his huge fans.
I always watch 250cc Race and saw him, winning a great world championship later in 2009 in Sepang Circuit, Malaysia. It was so pathethic, that 2 years later he death in the same circuit he won later in 2009, Sepang Circuit. Win and then 2 years later dead. It was such a loss things in 2011's MotoGP's era. Until i post this now, there's no public statement came out from Edward, who have the same accident with Marco. Rossi, who have the same accident with the two, said a statement of Marco Simoncelli,"The MotoGP will never be the same without Marco Simoncelli".
Later in 2010, Simoncelli quickly confirmed his reputation as a genuine superstar by joining the San Carlo Honda Team. He brought with him a reputation as a hard rider but was widely recognised as a man with enough personality and talent to carry on when Rossi left off.
As one of his fans, i will always remember Marco as the long legs biker who have curly mop hair and insane driving style, who never stop to catch his dream to become a world champion, who have a really bright "Cheezy" smile, who always won first pole position on some MotoGP qualification race in 2010-2011, and the last, who is a close friend and as the youngest brother for Valentino Rossi.
Rossi Reaction After Crash
The photo was poster by Jovanotti in his facebook, shows him with Marco Simoncelli and Valentino Rossi.
The casket of the Italian rider arrived in Italy this Tuesday (25/10) morning to a crowd of fans that received the flight with sustained applause. The funeral proceedings will be held this Thursday in his hometown of Coriano, Italy.
Marco Simoncelli casket arrive in Italy. (This video is from Indonesian Site vivanews.com)
The body of Marco Simoncelli arrived at Fiumicino airport this Tuesday morning following the tragic accident that took the rising star's young life at the MotoGP race in Sepang last Sunday. Representatives of several sporting organizations—among them Gianni Petrucci, Secretary of the Italian National Olympic Committee and Paolo Sesti, President of the Italian Federation of Motorcycling—awaited the arrival of the casket, along with a crowd of fans who gathered in Rome airport facilities to greet the arrival with prolonged applause.
The late rider’s father, Paolo, and Marco Simoncelli's long time friend and compatriot, Valentino Rossi, traveled together on the same Alitalia flight from Kuala Lumpur with the fallen rider’s casket.
A public viewing of Simoncelli's body is planned for Wednesday in the city theatre of his hometown, Coriano, with the funeral scheduled for Thursday, October 27 at 3:00pm in the church of Santa Maria di Coriano. The Italian will be buried in the cemetery of this town, near Riccione, where he was born 24 years ago.
The body of MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli has arrived back in Italy following Sunday's fatal accident in the Malaysian Grand Prix. Simoncelli's father Paolo and fellow rider Valentino Rossi were aboard the flight that arrived at Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci airport on Tuesday.
They were greeted by Italian Olympic Committee president Giovanni Petrucci.
Rossi led the tributes for Simoncelli after he became the second high-profile death in motorsport in a week.
Simoncelli was killed exactly a week after British star Dan Wheldon died at the IndyCar 300 in Las Vegas.
The Gresini Honda rider lost control of his bike on the second lap of the circuit in Sepang and was hit by Edwards and Rossi.
The 24-year-old's helmet came off in the collision and he was taken to the medical centre for treatment, but died from his injuries.
Simoncelli suffered 'serious trauma' to the head, neck and chest in the accident.
The organisers cancelled Sunday's race as soon as the extent of Simoncelli's injuries became apparent.
Gresini Racing has now withdrawn its teams from the season-ending races at Valencia.
Team boss Fausto Gresini also confirmed his riders would miss the end-of-season tests which follow on from the November 6 races.
'The only certainty is that my team won't participate in the upcoming Valencia Grand Prix and in the tests programmed after the race,' Gresini told Corriere dello Sport.
'Everything happened so fast. I'm lost for words. I know our job is dangerous, that risk is part of the game, but you always hope nothing happens.
'When it does happen and you find yourself in the middle of it, everything changes, it's difficult to accept it.
'The crash was caused by a sequence of incredibly negative circumstances, the bike that moved towards the inside of the turn instead of the outside, being run over on the widest track of the season.'
Rossi said: 'Marco was a star and I'll never forget him. There are a lot of memories that I'll hold onto. We were together everyday, we trained together and racing was our passion. We already knew that this was something that can happen.'
Rossi, who is struggling with Ducati this season, dismissed speculation that he might retire in the aftermath of the crash.
'I never said that. It was probably made up just to sell newspapers,' Rossi said.
Simoncelli, in the funeral home, Coriano.
Big queue of fans in Coriano, they want to pay their respects to Marco Simoncelli.
Simoncelli, funeral opening. Coriano people remember Simoncelli.
See clockwise from the top, the coffin's arrival, Marco Simoncelli; Simoncelli's girlfriend,Kate ; and the father, Paolo Simoncelli
The coffin's arrival
A worker at Fiumicino salutes the coffin of Simoncelli
Simoncelli's Father and Valentino Rossi arrived in Fiumicino
Casey Stoner and his wife also arrive in Fiumicino to attend the funeral.
The mother of Marco Simoncelli, Scarlett, immediately after learning the news of the accident that his son, at the Sepang circuit, Malaysia, is embraced by a policeman on patrol in front of the house Coriano
Thousands of mourners came together for the funeral of Marco Simoncelli held at the Santa Maria Assunta church in Coriano on Thursday, October 27th.
A huge gathering of fans, friends, family members and prominent figures from the world of sport attended the funeral service for the MotoGP rider who passed away on Sunday. The funeral was held at 3pm on Thursday at the Santa Maria Assunta church in Coriano, Simoncelli’s hometown, close to Riccione in the Italian province of Rimini.
Simoncelli's coffin layed beside his Honda RC212V
The casket arrived at the Assunta church carried by friends and members of the Gresini team, and at 3pm the service commenced. Simoncelli’s Gilera bike, on which he won the 2008 250cc World Championship title, and the Honda RC212V, on which he competed in the MotoGP class were displayed on either side of his casket.
(Up) The Funeral Ceremony ; (Down) Paolo Simoncelli beside his son's coffin
The ceremony was broadcast on a large video screen outside of the church, as well as on an additional large screen installed at the nearby Misano circuit, so that those outside of the church and at the circuit could witness the ceremony. Prior to the service the screens ran footage of the 24 year-old at his charismatic best in the paddock.
Alongside Marco’s father Paolo, mother Rosella, sister Martina and girlfriend Kate, in attendance were current and former fellow riders including Valentino Rossi, Giacomo Agostini, Alex Criville, Simone Corsi, Yuki Takahashi, Raffaele de Rosa, Chaz Davies, Mattia Pasini, Manuel Poggiali, Jorge Lorenzo, Andrea Dovizioso, Randy de Puniet, Loris Capirossi, Toni Elias, Hiroshi Aoyama and Alex de Angelis.
Also present at the services were FIM president Vito Ippolito and CEO of Dorna Sports, Carmelo Ezpeleta, who commented on the services.
Paolo Simoncelli and Martina (Simoncelli's sister) hugging beside Marco Simoncelli's coffin.
“What I experienced this afternoon in Coriano was very moving. After seeing the turnout of citizens, fans and the whole paddock there is no doubt that a great rider and a brilliant person has left us. The outpouring of affection that has been shown demonstrates that he has left his mark.”
“I was impressed by the courage of Marco’s family, and especially the strength of his father, Paolo, who was able to transmit his strength and energy to others.”
“It has been extraordinary to see the MotoGP family come together for Marco Simoncelli. Despite the unfortunate loss, the tribute makes clear the immense affection that people had for him. We will never forget Marco.”
Official Video : http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2011/Marco+Simoncellis+Funeral
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Marco Simoncelli was laid to rest in Coriano on Thursday, the village where he was born and lived.
The Italian MotoGP rider died on Sunday after suffering fatal wounds during a crash on the Sepang track at the Malaysia event.
Simoncelli lost control of his Honda at turn 11 and swerved across the track, straight into the path of compatriot Valentino Rossi and American rider Colin Edwards.
More than 20,000 fans paid their respects on Wednesday, filing past his coffin at the Coriano Theatre.
Thousands of fans follow Simoncelli's coffin through the town of Coriano
Large crowds gathered on Thursday outside the church in Coriano where the funeral was held to bid farewell to the 24-year-old - nicknamed Sic.
Members of the motorsports world, family and friends were present at the funeral while thousands watched it on national television, including those who saw it on big screens set up in Coriano's village square.
Among those present at the service was his close friend and seven-time world champion Rossi, Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo as well as Gresini Racing Team boss Fausto Gresini.
Simoncelli's parents arrive at the Santa Maria church
Gresini said: 'We must do what we are doing, to be close to the family and honour Marco for what he has done.
'Perhaps we didn't consider just how much he was loved, we thought we knew it, but the number of people that have come here has been truly great.
'This is comforting even though we have a lot of pain inside.'
Valentino Rossi arrives in Coriano
Jorge Lorenzo also attend the funeral.
Two of Simoncelli's motorbikes - a Gilera 250 and a Honda - guarded the coffin while his helmet with the number 58 was placed above the casket.
Red balloons with the number 58 were released outside the church and there were numerous banners.
One read: 'Sic -58- you will remain always in our hearts.'
Young riders wait for Simoncelli's coffin to pass.
Michele Macchiagodena said: “I’m very sad to be here to report about the death of Marco Simoncelli, a friend. Because of the crash he had during the race, in which he was hit by other riders, he suffered a very serious trauma to the head, to the neck and the chest. When our medical staff got to him he was unconscious. In the ambulance because there was a cardiac arrest they started CPR (cardiac pulmonary resuscitation). Immediately in the Medical Centre, with the help also of the Doctor of our staff at the Clinica Mobile and local Doctors, he was intubated and it was possible to take off some blood from the thorax. The CPR was continued for 45 minutes because we tried to help him for as long as we thought it was possible. Unfortunately it was not possible to help him and at 16:56 (local time) we had to declare he was dead.”
Paul Butler responded to a question about Marco Simoncelli’s helmet coming off in the crash by saying: “I think if I may reply, that will be for another occasion. Quite clearly the consequences and circumstances surrounding the accident will be thoroughly investigated.”
Answering a question about the condition of Colin Edwards, who was involved in the incident, Michele Macchiagodena said: “He had a dislocation of the shoulder and with anaesthesia the shoulder now is in the correct position. He is fine.”
Paul Butler concluded the press conference by adding: “Our sympathies go to his family and we want to show every respect possible to Marco.”
Video : http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2011/Race+Direction+press+conference+Marco+Simoncelli
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I remember when my dad told me there was an insane rider in MotoGP, who have a long legs and he is as fast as Rossi in 250cc race. For the first time i saw him, i think he is really fast and incredibly brave and insane. Then after that i've become one of his fans, but for that time i'm not his huge fans.
I always watch 250cc Race and saw him, winning a great world championship later in 2009 in Sepang Circuit, Malaysia. It was so pathethic, that 2 years later he death in the same circuit he won later in 2009, Sepang Circuit. Win and then 2 years later dead. It was such a loss things in 2011's MotoGP's era. Until i post this now, there's no public statement came out from Edward, who have the same accident with Marco. Rossi, who have the same accident with the two, said a statement of Marco Simoncelli,"The MotoGP will never be the same without Marco Simoncelli".
Later in 2010, Simoncelli quickly confirmed his reputation as a genuine superstar by joining the San Carlo Honda Team. He brought with him a reputation as a hard rider but was widely recognised as a man with enough personality and talent to carry on when Rossi left off.
As one of his fans, i will always remember Marco as the long legs biker who have curly mop hair and insane driving style, who never stop to catch his dream to become a world champion, who have a really bright "Cheezy" smile, who always won first pole position on some MotoGP qualification race in 2010-2011, and the last, who is a close friend and as the youngest brother for Valentino Rossi.
Vale with Marco
Rossi Reaction After Crash
Valentino Rossi give his tribute for Marco Simoncelli in his website : www.valentinorossi.com , his website closed temporary during the time to mourn his best friends death.
ITALIANS MOURN SIMONCELLI
The casket of the Italian rider arrived in Italy this Tuesday (25/10) morning to a crowd of fans that received the flight with sustained applause. The funeral proceedings will be held this Thursday in his hometown of Coriano, Italy.
Marco Simoncelli casket arrive in Italy. (This video is from Indonesian Site vivanews.com)
The body of Marco Simoncelli arrived at Fiumicino airport this Tuesday morning following the tragic accident that took the rising star's young life at the MotoGP race in Sepang last Sunday. Representatives of several sporting organizations—among them Gianni Petrucci, Secretary of the Italian National Olympic Committee and Paolo Sesti, President of the Italian Federation of Motorcycling—awaited the arrival of the casket, along with a crowd of fans who gathered in Rome airport facilities to greet the arrival with prolonged applause.
The late rider’s father, Paolo, and Marco Simoncelli's long time friend and compatriot, Valentino Rossi, traveled together on the same Alitalia flight from Kuala Lumpur with the fallen rider’s casket.
A public viewing of Simoncelli's body is planned for Wednesday in the city theatre of his hometown, Coriano, with the funeral scheduled for Thursday, October 27 at 3:00pm in the church of Santa Maria di Coriano. The Italian will be buried in the cemetery of this town, near Riccione, where he was born 24 years ago.
The body of MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli has arrived back in Italy following Sunday's fatal accident in the Malaysian Grand Prix. Simoncelli's father Paolo and fellow rider Valentino Rossi were aboard the flight that arrived at Rome's Leonardo Da Vinci airport on Tuesday.
They were greeted by Italian Olympic Committee president Giovanni Petrucci.
Marco Simoncelli's father Paolo (left) is embraced by Italian Olympic president Giovanni Petrucci
Airport officials remove the container with the coffin of Simoncelli on the Rome runway on Tuesday
A biker pays homage as the car with the body of Simoncelli leaves the airport in Rome.
Rossi led the tributes for Simoncelli after he became the second high-profile death in motorsport in a week.
Simoncelli was killed exactly a week after British star Dan Wheldon died at the IndyCar 300 in Las Vegas.
Marco's father Paolo as the hearse drives away on Tuesday morning
The Gresini Honda rider lost control of his bike on the second lap of the circuit in Sepang and was hit by Edwards and Rossi.
The 24-year-old's helmet came off in the collision and he was taken to the medical centre for treatment, but died from his injuries.
Simoncelli suffered 'serious trauma' to the head, neck and chest in the accident.
The organisers cancelled Sunday's race as soon as the extent of Simoncelli's injuries became apparent.
Gresini Racing has now withdrawn its teams from the season-ending races at Valencia.
Team boss Fausto Gresini also confirmed his riders would miss the end-of-season tests which follow on from the November 6 races.
'The only certainty is that my team won't participate in the upcoming Valencia Grand Prix and in the tests programmed after the race,' Gresini told Corriere dello Sport.
'Everything happened so fast. I'm lost for words. I know our job is dangerous, that risk is part of the game, but you always hope nothing happens.
'When it does happen and you find yourself in the middle of it, everything changes, it's difficult to accept it.
'The crash was caused by a sequence of incredibly negative circumstances, the bike that moved towards the inside of the turn instead of the outside, being run over on the widest track of the season.'
Rossi said: 'Marco was a star and I'll never forget him. There are a lot of memories that I'll hold onto. We were together everyday, we trained together and racing was our passion. We already knew that this was something that can happen.'
Rossi, who is struggling with Ducati this season, dismissed speculation that he might retire in the aftermath of the crash.
'I never said that. It was probably made up just to sell newspapers,' Rossi said.
Marco Melandri and his wife after pay tribute to Marco Simoncelli in Coriano.
SIMONCELLI FUNERAL
A huge gathering of fans, friends, family members and prominent figures from the world of sport attended the funeral service for the MotoGP rider who passed away on Sunday. The funeral was held at 3pm on Thursday at the Santa Maria Assunta church in Coriano, Simoncelli’s hometown, close to Riccione in the Italian province of Rimini.
The casket arrived at the Assunta church carried by friends and members of the Gresini team, and at 3pm the service commenced. Simoncelli’s Gilera bike, on which he won the 2008 250cc World Championship title, and the Honda RC212V, on which he competed in the MotoGP class were displayed on either side of his casket.
The ceremony was broadcast on a large video screen outside of the church, as well as on an additional large screen installed at the nearby Misano circuit, so that those outside of the church and at the circuit could witness the ceremony. Prior to the service the screens ran footage of the 24 year-old at his charismatic best in the paddock.
Alongside Marco’s father Paolo, mother Rosella, sister Martina and girlfriend Kate, in attendance were current and former fellow riders including Valentino Rossi, Giacomo Agostini, Alex Criville, Simone Corsi, Yuki Takahashi, Raffaele de Rosa, Chaz Davies, Mattia Pasini, Manuel Poggiali, Jorge Lorenzo, Andrea Dovizioso, Randy de Puniet, Loris Capirossi, Toni Elias, Hiroshi Aoyama and Alex de Angelis.
Also present at the services were FIM president Vito Ippolito and CEO of Dorna Sports, Carmelo Ezpeleta, who commented on the services.
“What I experienced this afternoon in Coriano was very moving. After seeing the turnout of citizens, fans and the whole paddock there is no doubt that a great rider and a brilliant person has left us. The outpouring of affection that has been shown demonstrates that he has left his mark.”
“I was impressed by the courage of Marco’s family, and especially the strength of his father, Paolo, who was able to transmit his strength and energy to others.”
“It has been extraordinary to see the MotoGP family come together for Marco Simoncelli. Despite the unfortunate loss, the tribute makes clear the immense affection that people had for him. We will never forget Marco.”
Official Video : http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2011/Marco+Simoncellis+Funeral
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Marco Simoncelli was laid to rest in Coriano on Thursday, the village where he was born and lived.
The Italian MotoGP rider died on Sunday after suffering fatal wounds during a crash on the Sepang track at the Malaysia event.
Simoncelli lost control of his Honda at turn 11 and swerved across the track, straight into the path of compatriot Valentino Rossi and American rider Colin Edwards.
More than 20,000 fans paid their respects on Wednesday, filing past his coffin at the Coriano Theatre.
Large crowds gathered on Thursday outside the church in Coriano where the funeral was held to bid farewell to the 24-year-old - nicknamed Sic.
Members of the motorsports world, family and friends were present at the funeral while thousands watched it on national television, including those who saw it on big screens set up in Coriano's village square.
Among those present at the service was his close friend and seven-time world champion Rossi, Spanish rider Jorge Lorenzo as well as Gresini Racing Team boss Fausto Gresini.
Gresini said: 'We must do what we are doing, to be close to the family and honour Marco for what he has done.
'Perhaps we didn't consider just how much he was loved, we thought we knew it, but the number of people that have come here has been truly great.
'This is comforting even though we have a lot of pain inside.'
Valentino Rossi arrives in Coriano
Two of Simoncelli's motorbikes - a Gilera 250 and a Honda - guarded the coffin while his helmet with the number 58 was placed above the casket.
Red balloons with the number 58 were released outside the church and there were numerous banners.
One read: 'Sic -58- you will remain always in our hearts.'
Rossi took Simoncelli's Honda out of the church with Simoncelli's coffin, carried by his friends, right behind it as fans applauded outside the church.
The Italian's death was the first fatality in the MotoGP since Japan's Daijiro Katoh died from injuries sustained at the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix.
Simoncelli's coffin is carried, while his girlfriend Kate Fretti (right) watches on.
A tribute from fans.
- dailymail.co.uk
RIP MARCO SIMONCELLI (20TH JANUARY 1987 - 23TH OCTOBER 2011)
RIP Marco, such a great talent, now you can ride as fast as you want in heaven...My deep condolence for Marco Simoncelli...T.T
I've posted the video of his crash here in facebook to avoid youtube copyrights : http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2070892258390
MotoGP Race highlights (Sepang, Malaysia) : http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/latest+videos#Sepang+2011+MotoGP+Race+Highlights
Tribute For Marco Simoncelli
Official After The Flag Tributes : http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2011/After+the+Flag+Marco+Simoncelli+tribute
"San Marino Circuit will be renamed Marco Simoncelli Circuit, and the number 58 will be remove from the world championship." @marcmartintw (twitter.com/marcmartintw)
* "Sic for me was like a youngest brother.so strong on track and so sweet in the normal life.I will miss him a lot." -Valentino Rossi
* "No se que decir de un dia asi... Solo se que te echaremos de menos. Descansa en paz Marco." (I don't know what to say in a day like this...Only you will be missed. Rest In Peace Marco.) -Jorge Lorenzo.
* "I'm so shocked and saddened by the loss of Marco. When things like this happen it reminds you how precious life is, it makes me feel sick inside. All I can say is how sorry I am for Marco's whole family I can't imagine what they are all going through and our thoughts and wishes are with them at this time. I hope they all stay close and pull through this tragedy together." -Casey Stoner.
* "In a tragedy like this there is not much to say. I just want to give my condolences to his family and all the people who love him. I've been with his father and all we could do was to hug, nothing else matters. It was a fatal accident and everybody in the paddock remains in shock. Many times we ourselves forget how dangerous this sport can be and when you lose people on the way nothing has any meaning. It's clear that we all do what we like, what we love, but on days like today nothing matters." -Dani Pedrosa.
* "In these circumstances, words don't seem to be appropriate. I think of Marco's family and all the people dear to him, in particular his father and mother. I also have a child and what happened today is the hardest situation you can imagine. I watched the images and I'm shocked. In a race you fight and push hard and disaster is often around the corner. Marco was a strong rider and he always pushed hard. We raced together since we were kids. I saw him always pushing to the maximum, he crashed many times, but without major injuries, he was seemed invincible. What happened today seems impossible." -Andrea Dovizioso.
* "I just don't know what to say; words escape me. Marco was a very nice guy and a very talented rider. Sometimes I was a little harsh with him, for example after his first MotoGP podium in Brno when I told him, 'Lucky podium!' and he was so angry, but I wanted to motivate him as I knew he was able to do even more. I was thinking that when he won his first race we would have been able to celebrate together. Now I just want to say thank you to Marco, for what you gave me, and pass my sincere condolences to his family at this very sad time." -Shuhei Nakamoto,HRC Executive Vice President.
* "Super Sic rest easy..." -Ben Spies.
* "Sometimes life just don't make sense... RIP #58 you were a star on & off track we all going to miss you." -Nicky Hayden.
* "RIP Marco Simoncelli! A great rider and all round nice guy. My thoughts are with all his family & friends. I will never forget today... #58" -Cal Crutchlow.
* "God Speed #58 Simoncelli... Your fighting spirit will live on forever!" -John Hopkins.
* "The entire Roberts Family is deeply sadden by the news about Marco. We wish to send our condolences to his family, friends, fans and MotoGP. We will never forget him!" -Kenny Roberts & Family.
* "Terrible news. Marco’s gone. Sad day for motor racing and all the llives he touched along the way. Won’t forget you, mate." - Damian Cublin,two time replacement rider this year.
* "We are deeply saddened at the passing of Marco Simoncelli. He was one of the most charismatic figures in the World Championship and had a fantastic future ahead of him in MotoGP. Marco was one of the most popular riders at the MotoGP event at Indianapolis, as his talent on the motorcycle and his ability to connect with fans both were very special. We extend our sincere sympathies to his family, team and fans." -Jeff Belskus, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation President and Chief Executive Officer.
* "I am in shock. We are bike riders and we are aware that there are risks involved with what we do, but we also know that every day our safety is looked after more and more by the organisers. These past few years have seen a huge amount of work done to try and make our job even safer. Despite this, there are moments in which misfortune can lead to tragedy -and we saw this happen today with Marco Simoncelli.Today is another tough day for motorcycle racing. We have lost a great companion, and I will remember Marco as a great rival with whom had some fantastic battles in the past." -Héctor Barberá, fellow MotoGP rider.
* "What has happened today is immensely sad. It should be said that every Friday before a Grand Prix, the Safety Commission convenes at 5pm with all the MotoGP riders to evaluate safety issues at all Grand Prix circuits. Marco lost the front end and attempted to save the crash, but unfortunately the inertia of the bike took him onto the inside of the corner just when Edwards and Valentino were passing. There was nothing that they could do to avoid him. Today is a tremendously sad day for the entire paddock and for those who love motorcycle racing." -Jorge 'Aspar' Martínez, team owner.
* "There is nothing I can say…Marco was a unique person – but above all, he was a good guy." -Toni Elias.
* "The Cardion AB Motoracing team extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Marco Simoncelli, who succumbed to injuries he received in the race at the Sepang International Circuit." -Karel Abraham & team.
* "Today we are left devastated. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marco’s family at this terrible, terrible time, and with his team. Words can do no justice to the emotion we are all feeling. The MotoGP family has lost one of its bright stars, a genuine character whose larger-than-life persona, charisma and unstoppable spirit were infectious, and we’ve all lost a great friend. We worked closely with Marco for his first two years in MotoGP and it was clear that he was a true racer, something he proved again and again this season. Determined to the end, and a great showman. His ascent through the field in just two seasons has been fantastic to watch, testament to his raw talent, ability and dedication to the sport he so loved. We remember fondly the tenacity and spirit with which he raced, and he will be sorely, sorely missed" -Taka Horio, General Manager of Bridgestone Motorsport Department.
* "My team mate Marco crashed during the race yesterday. He was fighting hard for his life but unfortunately he passed away. I can not think of any words to describe this tragic loss. He has been my rival since the 250cc’s and since we both started in MotoGP class, I could feel the tension in between us and we were always aware of each other as rookies. And now, we have been competing in the same championship as a team mate. He is such an openhearted person, no matter where he is. I know everyone had a high expectation of him since he has been performing so well. He is loved by so many people and I know why. Last week he came second and was on the podium. And this week again he was so powerful on his bike.. but why..? How..? That is all I can think right now. I would like to give my condolences to Marco’s family, fans, teams and staff. Rest in peace Marco.” -Hiroshi Aoyama, Marco team mate Honda Gressini.
Official video tribute from MotoGP : http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2011/Tribute+to+Marco+Simoncelli
Picture :
2005 Jerez, Spain
2008 Sepang Malaysia. 250cc World Champion moment.
2009 Le Mans, France.
2011 Brno, Czech Republic.
MARCO SIMONCELLI LIFE
1987: Born in Cattolica, Italy on January 20.
1996: Runner-up in the Italian Minimoto Championship.
1999: Champion of the Italian Minimoto Championship.
2000: Claims a back-to-back title in the Italian Minimoto Championship and is runner-up in the European Minimoto Championship.
2001: Moves up to the the Italian 125cc Championship and wins the title in his rookie year.
2002: Wins the European 125cc title.
2003: Takes part in his first full season in the 125cc World Championship with the Matteoni Racing team.
2004: Joins the Rauch Bravo team and wins his first Grand Prix at a rain-soaked Jerez.
2005: Completes another 125cc campaign with the Nocable.it Race team and finishes fifth in the final standings.
2006: Moves up to the 250cc class riding for Gilera. Finishes the season in 10th overall with a sixth place finish at the Chinese Grand Prix his best result.
2008: June - Wins his first 250cc race at the Italian GP in Mugello in controversial circumstances when Hector Barbera crashed into him after Simoncelli appeared to try to block him off.October - Wins the 250cc World Championship after a successful season with Gilera with a third place finish in the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang.
2009: Finishes third overall in the 250cc World Championship behind Japan's Hiroshi Aoyama and Spain's Barbera.
2010: Moves up to ride in his debut MotoGP season for Honda. Finishes 16 of the 18 races en route to eighth place in the championship.
2011: May - Collides with Dani Pedrosa while battling for second in the French GP. The resulting crash saw Pedrosa break his collarbone and Simoncelli receive a ride-through penalty, eventually finishing fifth. Simoncelli accepted he needed to re-evaluate his driving style and at times be more cautious.June - Claims his first MotoGP pole at the Catalan GP but a poor start resulted in a sixth placed finish.October 23 - Killed in a crash during the Malaysian GP in Sepang.
This post contains a source : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-2052436/Marco-Simoncelli-dead-Malaysian-MotoGP-crash.html?ito=feeds-newsxml , http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/fello+motogp+riders+pay+tribute+to+marco+simoncelli
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/simoncelli+returns+to+italy
and
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/Race+Direction+press+conference+Simoncelli+Sepang
1996: Runner-up in the Italian Minimoto Championship.
1999: Champion of the Italian Minimoto Championship.
2001: Moves up to the the Italian 125cc Championship and wins the title in his rookie year.
2002: Wins the European 125cc title.
2004: Joins the Rauch Bravo team and wins his first Grand Prix at a rain-soaked Jerez.
2005: Completes another 125cc campaign with the Nocable.it Race team and finishes fifth in the final standings.
2006: Moves up to the 250cc class riding for Gilera. Finishes the season in 10th overall with a sixth place finish at the Chinese Grand Prix his best result.
2009: Finishes third overall in the 250cc World Championship behind Japan's Hiroshi Aoyama and Spain's Barbera.
2011: May - Collides with Dani Pedrosa while battling for second in the French GP. The resulting crash saw Pedrosa break his collarbone and Simoncelli receive a ride-through penalty, eventually finishing fifth. Simoncelli accepted he needed to re-evaluate his driving style and at times be more cautious.June - Claims his first MotoGP pole at the Catalan GP but a poor start resulted in a sixth placed finish.October 23 - Killed in a crash during the Malaysian GP in Sepang.
This post contains a source : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-2052436/Marco-Simoncelli-dead-Malaysian-MotoGP-crash.html?ito=feeds-newsxml , http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/fello+motogp+riders+pay+tribute+to+marco+simoncelli
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/simoncelli+returns+to+italy
and
http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/Race+Direction+press+conference+Simoncelli+Sepang
Quote Today : "Someone will never knows when dead comes. But before it comes, don't waste your time. You may make people know your own good charatheristic, so they'll remember you with it."
Still can't believe what happend. The world lost a great and phantastic sport man, we lost a very special, kind and sympathical person and we will never forget him.
ReplyDeleteJust to honour Marco Simoncelli I created and published a webside you will find it here:
http://ciao-supersic58.jimdo.com/
Marco, we will never forget you, R.I.P.Super Sic