RIP Marco Simoncelli

daenerysstormborn3

Marco Simoncelli has died after a horrific crash at the Malaysian MotoGP in Sepang.

The race was cancelled after four minutes when Honda rider Simoncelli fell and was hit by Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi as he slid across the track.

The 24-year-old had his helmet knocked off in the accident and the race was immediately red-flagged.

Honda rider Simoncelli first entered MotoGP for the 2010 season.

He won his first pole position at the Catalunya race in June this year.

The accident happened at Turn 11 when Simoncelli's bike veered across the track into the path of Edwards and Rossi.

Simoncelli, who was motionless on the track after the impact, had been fourth at the end of lap one after qualifying in fifth.

Edwards also fell but escaped serious injury, while Rossi, on a Ducati, was able to return to the pits.

World champion Casey Stoner said: "As soon as I saw the footage it just makes you sick inside. Whenever the helmet comes off that's not a good sign."

Simoncelli's first podium finish came in the Czech Republic in August when he finished third but he bettered that with a second-place finish at the Australian GP.

The Italian started in the 125cc class in 2002 and moved up to the 250cc class in 2006.

He claimed the 250cc world title in 2008.

RIP Marco Simoncelli. Such a pleasure to watch him race with his own inimitable style.

Such a tragic loss to Moto GP:(

Mech1

RIP Marco.

Grim.

RIP Marco

still cant believe it, my thoughts are with his family and friends

RxQueen

RIP such a loss

cocalolaman

Worst week for motorsport since '94. First Dan then this happens.:( R.I.P.

bladebrew

RIP,

very sad news, he had so much potential,:(

alanrebelsw

Rip marco..gone now but never forgotten, gutted :-(

MrJoeSoap

RIP. thoughts are with Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi also.

frostie500

I have to say I'm gutted, Marco was one of the more engaging riders in the paddock and when I was over at Silverstone his press conferences were the most anticipated amongst the other journalists. Colourful on and off the track doesnt do justice to Marco.

Such a sad loss for the sport.

frostie500

MrJoeSoap wrote: »

RIP. thoughts are with Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi also.

yeah one can only imagine what both are going through, particularly Vale seeing as himself and Marco were so close

benzie

R.I.P Marco,

Sheeps

Horrific accident and a terrible loss. RIP

markc1184

RIP. Another huge talent gone far too early!

TripleAce

I am almost in tears....RIP Sic

daenerysstormborn3

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2011/malaysia+sepang+motogp+simoncelli+succumbs+to+injuries

This article contains a link to write your own personal tribute to the Super Sic.

decisions

RIP
So sad to see two great racers lose their lives in such a short space of time.

V4

Simo was a shot in the arm to MotoGP

RIP Marco

Frank Bullitt

Not a good week for motorsport and its fans.

Wherever you are Marco, I hope your still tearing up the track. God rest.

amacachi

Had a dream this morning about a crash that matches that description, gonna have to see if someone said it to me or if I'm psychic.

RIP, not a huge follower of MotoGP but he stood out for some reason. Sad loss and tough for everyone involved in the crash I'm sure.

tayto lover

RIP very sad but i still think motor and bike racing is mad.

tribalwings

RIP Super Sic #58. You knew how to entertain the fans and weren't afraid to bash fairings. You will be sadly missed

Bob_the_dog

Sad sad news...........RIP Marco

Heart goes out to the 2 other riders involved, a very sad day

Dcully

Shocking!

RIP

T-Maxx

*Removal of link to crash. Too soon. If people want to see it, they know where to look.*

Terrible. Just terrible.

RIP

amacachi

I have no idea why I clicked that link. Horrific stuff and much like the IndyCar last week it's one of those that you just know will have dire results before any confirmation.

decisions

*Removal of link to crash. Too soon. If people want to see it, they know where to look.*

Terrible. Just terrible.

RIP[/QUOTE]

The more times you see it the worse it looks.
Edwards must be in bits, both physically and emotionally.

hurler on de ditch

frostie500 wrote: »

I have to say I'm gutted, Marco was one of the more engaging riders in the paddock and when I was over at Silverstone his press conferences were the most anticipated amongst the other journalists. Colourful on and off the track doesnt do justice to Marco.

Such a sad loss for the sport.

ah terrible hate this feeling right now ,i am sick

Edwardius

Horrible week for motorsport. RIP #58.

Fiskar

R.I.P Marco, you were the bright light for the future #58. Sad day for the sport.

Cool_CM

That's horrific.
A shocking week for motorsport.
RIP

LauraW7746

RIP Marco. I couldn't believe it when I heard, he's such a loss to MotoGP. My thoughts are also with Valentino & Colin there was nothing they could have done.