Racers pay tribute to Marco Simoncelli

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The world of motorsport is in mourning over the passing of yet another racer. MotoGP star Marco Simoncelli died after a horrific crash during last weekend's race in Malaysia.

The 24-year-old Italian rider was involved in a collision with Valentino Rossi and Colin Edwards. He lost control of his bike on turn 11 and lost his helmet in the ensuing crash. The race was immediately stopped and Simoncelli was rushed to the local medical centre, where he died from his injuries.

His death comes just one week after the tragic loss of British Indycar driver Dan Wheldon, who crashed at the season finale in Las Vegas.

Tributes poured in via Twitter for the affable young Italian rider, one of the sport's rising stars.

Valentino Rossi, MotoGP rider
"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."
@ValeYellow46

Cal Crutchlow, British MotoGP rider
"RIP Marco Simoncelli ! A great rider and all round nice guy. My thoughts are with all his family & friends. I will never forget today."
@calcrutchlow

Jorge Lorenzo, MotoGP rider
"Only you will be missed, rest in peace Marco" (translated)
@lorenzo99

Andrea Dovizioso, MotoGP rider
"RIP Marco. My thoughts and my prayers are with Marco's family and friends"
@AndreaDovizioso

Alvaro Bautista, MotoGP rider
"SIC was a great driver and we will all miss him. Much encouragement to family and friends #58
@19Bautista

Nicky Hayden, MotoGP rider
"Sometimes life just don't make sense... RIP #58 you were a star on & off track we all going to miss you..."
@NickyHayden69

MotoGP, official world championship
"MotoGP extends its deepest condolences to Marco's family, friends and team at this tragic loss."
@MotoGP

LCR Honda, MotoGP team
"A great tragedy hits MotoGP world today, we have lost a friend Marco Simoncelli. We cry a friend."
@LCRHondaMotoGP

Lewis Hamilton, F1 driver
"RIP Marco Simoncelli. My thoughts are with his family, friends and team at this extremely sad time. Another tragic loss at such an early age."
@LewisHamilton

Jenson Button, F1 driver
"R.I.P Marco... Such an exciting talent lost. My thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone involved in MotoGP."
@JensonButton

Mark Webber, F1 driver
"R.I.P Marco A special talent that will be missed... Thinking of your loved ones, and all the motogp paddock. mark."
@AussieGrit

Scuderia Ferrari
"Ferrari offers condolences for the death of Simoncelli"
@InsideFerrari

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Tributes for Marco Simoncelli

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The world of motorsport is in mourning over the passing of yet another racer. MotoGP star Marco Simoncelli died after a horrific crash during last weekend's race in Malaysia.

The 24-year-old Italian rider was involved in a collision with Valentino Rossi and Colin Edwards. He lost control of his bike on turn 11 and lost his helmet in the ensuing crash. The race was immediately stopped and Simoncelli was rushed to the local medical centre, where he died from his injuries.

His death comes just one week after the tragic loss of British Indycar driver Dan Wheldon, who crashed at the season finale in Las Vegas.

Tributes poured in via Twitter for the affable young Italian rider, one of the sport's rising stars.

Valentino Rossi, MotoGP rider
"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."
@ValeYellow46

Cal Crutchlow, British MotoGP rider
"RIP Marco Simoncelli ! A great rider and all round nice guy. My thoughts are with all his family & friends. I will never forget today."
@calcrutchlow

Jorge Lorenzo, MotoGP rider
"Only you will be missed, rest in peace Marco" (translated)
@lorenzo99

Andrea Dovizioso, MotoGP rider
"RIP Marco. My thoughts and my prayers are with Marco's family and friends"
@AndreaDovizioso

Alvaro Bautista, MotoGP rider
"SIC was a great driver and we will all miss him. Much encouragement to family and friends #58
@19Bautista

Nicky Hayden, MotoGP rider
"Sometimes life just don't make sense... RIP #58 you were a star on & off track we all going to miss you..."
@NickyHayden69

MotoGP, official world championship
"MotoGP extends its deepest condolences to Marco's family, friends and team at this tragic loss."
@MotoGP

LCR Honda, MotoGP team
"A great tragedy hits MotoGP world today, we have lost a friend Marco Simoncelli. We cry a friend."
@LCRHondaMotoGP

Lewis Hamilton, F1 driver
"RIP Marco Simoncelli. My thoughts are with his family, friends and team at this extremely sad time. Another tragic loss at such an early age."
@LewisHamilton

Jenson Button, F1 driver
"R.I.P Marco... Such an exciting talent lost. My thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone involved in MotoGP."
@JensonButton

Mark Webber, F1 driver
"R.I.P Marco A special talent that will be missed... Thinking of your loved ones, and all the motogp paddock. mark."
@AussieGrit

Scuderia Ferrari
"Ferrari offers condolences for the death of Simoncelli"
@InsideFerrari

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Marco Simoncelli dies in Malaysian MotoGP crash

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In a tragic week for motorsport, Gersini Honda rider Marco Simoncelli has died from injuries sustained in the second lap of the Malaysian MotoGP in Sepang on Sunday.

The Italian lost control of the front of his bike on turn 11, but rather than sliding off the track, was dragged back into an unavoidable collision with both Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi.

The race was immediately stopped, with Simoncelli taken to the local medical centre. It was later confirmed the 24-year-old had died from his injuries.

The news follows last weekend’s death of British IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon in the season finale in Las Vegas.

A rising star in the sport, Marco Simoncelli was the 2008 250cc world champion, and last week had claimed his best ever MotoGP finish of second at Philip Island.

2011 was Simoncelli's second MotoGP season, and he had signed to remain with Gresini and Honda next year.

A statement on the official MotoGP website reads: “Everybody involved in MotoGP extends its deepest condolences to Marco's family, friends and team at this tragic loss.”

Tributes are being posted on Twitter from his driving friends and contemporaries.

Mark Webber wrote: “"R.I.P Marco A special talent that will be missed... Thinking of your loved ones, and all the motogp paddock..mark."

British MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow wrote: "RIP Marco Simoncelli ! A great rider and all round nice guy. My thoughts are with all his family & friends. I will never forget today."

The Rizla Suzuki team said: "All at Rizla Suzuki are deeply affected by today's tragic events and send their deepest condolences to Marco's family and friends during this time of great loss.

"R.I.P Marco Simoncelli, 20 January 1987 - 23 October 2011 - A true competitor."

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Marco Simoncelli killed in MotoGP race

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In a tragic week for motorsport, Gersini Honda rider Marco Simoncelli has died from injuries sustained in the second lap of the Malaysian MotoGP in Sepang on Sunday.

The Italian lost control of the front of his bike on turn 11, but rather than sliding off the track, was dragged back into an unavoidable collision with both Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi.

The race was immediately stopped, with Simoncelli taken to the local medical centre. It was later confirmed the 24-year-old had died from his injuries.

The news follows last weekend’s death of British IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon in the season finale in Las Vegas.

A rising star in the sport, Marco Simoncelli was the 2008 250cc world champion, and last week had claimed his best ever MotoGP finish of second at Philip Island.

2011 was Simoncelli's second MotoGP season, and he had signed to remain with Gresini and Honda next year.

A statement on the official MotoGP website reads: “Everybody involved in MotoGP extends its deepest condolences to Marco's family, friends and team at this tragic loss.”

Tributes are being posted on Twitter from his driving friends and contemporaries.

Mark Webber wrote: “"R.I.P Marco A special talent that will be missed... Thinking of your loved ones, and all the motogp paddock..mark."

British MotoGP rider Cal Crutchlow wrote: "RIP Marco Simoncelli ! A great rider and all round nice guy. My thoughts are with all his family & friends. I will never forget today."

The Rizla Suzuki team said: "All at Rizla Suzuki are deeply affected by today's tragic events and send their deepest condolences to Marco's family and friends during this time of great loss.

"R.I.P Marco Simoncelli, 20 January 1987 - 23 October 2011 - A true competitor."

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