Rest In Peace Simoncelli, We Will Always Miss You

Monday, October 24, 2011

The motor racing world had to lose one talented rider, namely Marco Simoncelli. "Supersic" died of a tragic accident at the Sepang Circuit, Malaysia, Sunday (10.23.11), when the race after just two laps.

Simoncelli, who are fighting for fourth place with Rizla Suzuki rider Alvaro Bautista, lost control in corner 11, so he fall. However, he and his bike just dragged on track and crashed Yamaha Tech 3 rider Colin Edwards, and Ducat rider, Valentino Rossi.

Horror crash is inevitable. Edwards hit the motorcycle helmet head so Simoncelli Gresini Honda rider was detached, and Edwards had no chance to avoid the hit with Rossi motor, resulting in a pileup. Edwards dropped out of the track and suffered a dislocated shoulder, and Rossi survive for being able to control the motor with only a slight damage to the Desmosedici GP11.1 mount.

As a result of the accident, Simoncelli flounder directly above the track and did not move at all. Red flag was immediately hoisted, a sign the race to be stopped temporarily - after a while the race committee announced the race was canceled.

Simoncelli immediately rushed to the circuit medical center. However, severe injuries suffered by 24-year-old rider in the Italian did not dare to survive, and breathed last at 16:56 pm local time.

Simoncelli's departure makes the MotoGP motorcycle racing world lost a talented rider, who predicted would dominate this premier class. Because the rider Simoncelli including a highly competitive, and it's been shown since she was in the lowest class, 125cc.

Simoncelli made his debut in the 125cc class in the spring of 2002, and ruled the Spanish Grand Prix in 2004 and 2005, before rising to the 250cc class in the 2006 season with the team Gilera. In the 2008 season, this spiky embrace the world title after beating rivals of Spain, Alvaro Bautista.

The next season, Simoncelli decided to stay in the 250cc class, to defend his title. But he failed to do so, because they have to settle for third place, because of competition with Hiroshi Aoyama, who became his team mate in MotoGP.

In his debut in the MotoGP class last season, Simoncelli has been showing signs would be competitive. As a rookie, he managed to attract attention with the best results is to finish in fourth place in the GP of Portugal, and in the final standings is ranked eighth.

In this 2011 season, the brighter the light Simoncelli, although he often being criticized due to a very aggressive style of racing. Since the pre-season training until the race official, Simoncelli has always competed in the front row. He also managed to occupy the pole position at Catalunya and Assen, and six times in a row starting from the front row.

Unfortunately, all the fantastic results in free practice and qualifying can not be converted into a champion or at least finish on the podium. The reason, he often had an accident due to a fall or collision.

Nevertheless, Simoncelli relentless. He finally realize the dream for the MotoGP podium, when it finished third in the Czech Republic Grand Prix. The best results are achieved when he finished second in the GP of Australia, last weekend.

His achievements were impressive, the Honda team immediately handed a new contract to him, so he will still defend Gresini at MotoGP 2012, which uses the engine 1.000cc. Simoncelli will get a machine with specs like a factory team.

But fate has an other said. Simoncelli, who had once felt the motor 1.000cc after the Japan GP early last October, died of an accident at the Malaysian GP. He fell during the race after just two laps, and skidded into the path of Edwards and Rossi, so that his head run over by motor Edwards. Rest In Peace Simoncelli, We will always miss you.

Expressions of condolence came from various backgrounds, ranging from those working in motor racing to car racing.

Here's an excerpt statement due to those who mourn the death of Simoncelli:

- Nicky Hayden, Ducati MotoGP rider

"Sometimes life is quite absurd .... RIP (Rest In Peace) # 58 - Simoncelli's numbers, you always was a star inside and outside the track. We will always miss you."

- Team Suzuki MotoGP

"Everyone at Rizla Suzuki greatly affected by the tragic events of this day, and we send you a sense of great sorrow to the family of Marco and his friends over this immense loss."

- Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing Formula 1

"RIP Marco. A special talent that will always be missed ...."

- Chaz Davies, winner of World Supersport

"RIP Marco. Sports we've lost a great rider and great friend. My mind along with his family. I was lucky enough never to be his teammate in 2002. He is a wonderful companion and I taught the first Italian language which can not be forgotten!"

- Taka Horio, General Manager of Bridgestone Motorsport Department

"Today we destroyed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Marco on this terrible accident, and with the team. Words can not describe the emotions we all feel. The family has lost one of MotoGP's shining star, an original character a very large and powerful, charismatic, and has an unstoppable spirit, and we all have lost a great friend. We are working closely with Marco on his first two years in MotoGP, and it is clear that he was a true racer, something he proved again and again this season. He fought to the end and a showman. Improvements in just two seasons to be a fantastic thing to behold, and is a testament to his ability, talent, and dedication to the sport he loved so much. We remember the tenacity and passion that he showed when race, and he will be very, very missed. "

- Malcolm Wilson, Ford World Rally team boss

"Today is really overshadowed by the tragic death of Marco Simoncelli at the MotoGP race in Malaysia. Marco recently visited M-Sport a few weeks ago to test the Fiesta RS WRC. He was very enthusiastic and happy to be in the car, and now we are very sad to hear this news. Condolences to the family we are in, friends, and colleagues. "

- MotoGP

"MotoGP convey deep condolences to the family of Marco, friends, and his team, on this tragic loss."

- Williams Formula 1 Team

"Also sorrow to the families and friends Marco, after the MotoGP riders were powerless against the severe injuries suffered due to a tragic accident this morning."

- Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus Formula 1 racer

"I'm not sure a star MotoGP, Simoncelli, had died in this accident, a talented rider was lost today."

- Karun Chandhok, Lotus Formula 1 racer reserves

"A terrible week for our sport .... Just heard Marco Simoncelli MotoGP race had been killed on this day ... a talented rider - lost for MotoGP."

- Cal Crutchlow, Yamaha Tech 3 rider

"RIP Marco Simoncelli! A great rider and fun. I'll never forget this day. Participate mourn."

- Team Yamaha MotoGP

"Rest in peace, Sic ... we give our condolences to the family and your team. A tragedy."

- Shuhei Nakamoto, President of HRC

"I do not know what to say. Marco is a nice person, and a talented rider. Sometimes I was rude to him, like when he won his first podium in Brno, when I say:" The podium is lucky! "And he was so angry. .. but I wanted to motivate him. I just think that when she first win, we'll celebrate together .... Now I just want to thank Marco, for what you gave me and greeting my grief to his family. "

- Dani Pedrosa, Honda MotoGP racer

"In a tragedy like this, nothing can be said. I just want to say condolences to the families and all who loved him. I've been with her father and all we can do is hug, nothing else. It was a fatal incident, and everyone in the paddock was still in shock. Sometimes we ourselves forget how dangerous this sport, and when you lose, then it means nothing. It is clear that we all do what we like, what we love, but on days like today , no one can say. "

- Andrea Dovizioso, MotoGP Honda rider

"In this situation, words do not seem appropriate. I think Marco's family and all who love him, especially his father and mother. I also have children, and what is happening today is the most difficult situation you can imagine. I see images and was shocked: when the race you fight and push hard, and disasters often appear around the bend. Marco is a strong rider and he's always pushing hard. We raced together since childhood, I see it is always pushing to the maximum, he often falls, but without major injury, he seemed invincible. What happened today this seems unlikely. "

- Casey Stoner, MotoGP world champion and Honda MotoGP rider

"I am shocked and saddened to lose Marco. When this happens, remind that how precious life is, and makes me feel sick. All I can say is sorry and grief to the family of Marco."

- Jenson Button, McLaren Formula 1 driver


"RIP Marco ... A talented rider was lost. Sorrow to his family, friends, and everyone in MotoGP. Sometimes motor sports can be cruel ..."

- Jorge Lorenzo, MotoGP Yamaha rider


"I do not know what to say on a day like this .... I just know that we will miss you. Beristirahatlan in peace, Marco."

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