Tuesday 1 November 2011

Incident in Sepang "Marco Simoncelli"

http://www.firstpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/marco-simoncelli.jpgItalian MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli has died after a horrific crash at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang on Sunday.
Organisers confirmed the 24-year-old had died after the race was cancelled following his crash on the second lap.
Simoncelli fell and was hit by Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi as he slid across the track on his Honda.
Simoncelli's helmet was knocked off in the incident and the season's penultimate race was immediately red-flagged.Yamaha's Edwards also came off his bike but escaped serious injury, while Rossi was able to nurse his Ducati back to the pits.
Simoncelli lay stricken on the track before being taken to the circuit's medical centre where he was pronounced dead.
Casey Stoner, who won his second MotoGP title at his home Australian Grand Prix last week, 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 death is the first in the premier class since another Honda rider, Daijiro Kato, was killed at the 2003 Japanese Grand Prix.
Shoya Tomizawa also died in a similar crash to Simoncelli in Moto2 last year.
Simoncelli, known for his shaggy afro haircut and fun-loving personality, began in the 125cc class in 2002 before moving up to the 250cc class in 2006.
He won the 250cc world title in 2008.Tragedy: Simoncelli (centre) takes the first corner on his second lap moment before the fatal crash at the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix
Moment of horror: Simoncelli loses control on the secon
Fall: Edwards spins off the track along with Simoncelli's bike as the 24-year-old Italian devastatingly lies motionless
Deadly: The rider is seen sliding from his bike and colliding with two other riders in a horrifying crash
Devastated: Colin Edwards of the US stands at the side of the track after the fatal crash
Agony: Marco Simoncelli's father is comforted as he waits outside a medical centre where the rider was taken following a crash at the Malaysian Grand PrixEmpty: Simoncelli's girlfriend Kate walks through an empty Honda garage after the shocking accident
Simoncelli's girlfriend Kate walks through an empty Honda garage after the shocking accident
Grief: Simonelli's spare motorcycle sites in an empty garage after the race was abandoned one lap in after his sudden death





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