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Marco Simoncelli Death

October 23, 2011 by · Comments Off on Marco Simoncelli Death 

Marco Simoncelli DeathMarco Simoncelli Death, Italian sport was in shock on Sunday after Marco Simoncelli died after an accident in the career of Malaysian MotoGP bikes. He was 24 years.

The Italian died of chest injuries, head and neck after losing control of his Honda in turn 11 in the fourth minute of the race, and skidded down the runway, directly in the path of American Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi of Italy.

Rossi, a good friend of Simoncelli, was very emotional to say anything.

In Italy, there was a minute of silence before all football games and the players wore black armbands in tribute to the young rider.

“Today is one of the saddest days of my presidency,” said Gianni Petrucci, president of the Italian sport’s governing body CONI. “The tragic death of Marco Simoncelli has deeply upset and shocked me.

“Life is sacred and can not die at the age of 24 years of a career. Waited until the end that Marco could do it. I saw the pain and anguish of his father who was there beside us all with her … family in mourning the death of a champion. A death inconceivable that has surprised the Italian sport. For this reason we have decided that all sports should honor him today with a minute of silence. ”

Simoncelli helmet was ripped off in the incident and was still on track after the collision. He was fourth in the final of the first round. The other two pilots were unhurt.

Honda teammate Casey Stoner said after the accident he feared for Simoncelli.

“As soon as I saw the video that makes you sick inside,” said newly crowned MotoGP champion. “Whenever it appears that the hull is not a good sign.

“I’m in shock and saddened by the loss of Mark. When these things happen that make you remember how precious life is and I’m very upset. I am close to the family of Marcus, I can not imagine what they go through “.

Andrea Dovizioso Honda paid tribute to his fellow Italian.

“Marco was a strong rider and always pressed. We ran together since we were children, always pushing to the maximum vi, crashed many times, but without serious injury, which seemed invincible,” he said. “What happened today seems impossible.”

Simoncelli manager, Carlo Pernat, believes that the young have gone to great things.

“Marco was a happy boy, a friend of everyone,” said Pernat. “I had expectations, dreams. He was a boy of yesteryear, with a wonderful family who taught him good values. It is terrible, no words, everyone is very upset, which could have become world champion one day.

“I wanted to reach the top, it was really in it, there was a desire to succeed, because I knew I could have.”

The Spanish rider Pedrosa Daniel said the accident could remind everyone about the dangers of the sport.

“When such things happen. Not much to say, nothing else matters,” said Pedrosa. “These are things that should not happen. But this is sport and sometimes we forget how dangerous our sport. Simoncelli was a very strong runner.”

Many Italian sports clubs and competitors issued statements on their websites.

Ducati released a statement saying. “The Ducati team and riders feel the pain he has beaten everyone in today’s MotoGP Marco will always remember her smile, her availability, her big heart and the emotions that has experienced in recent years. He was one of us . ”

Ducati rider Nick Hayden added: “It is a day too terrible for all of us I saw Marco autumn and beaten by the other bikes I feel a sharp pain …

“On the track, we are all brothers and part of the same family. We will miss Marco was therefore a very good boy and now I do not know what to say except that I hope you rest in peace.”

Formula One driver Mark Webber Twitter: “RIP Marco a special talent that can be lost … thinking of their loved ones, and all the MotoGP paddock .. brand.”

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