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Sometimes World Motorsport Could Very Cruel
Sometimes World Motorsport Could Very Cruel
The tragic death of Marco Simoncelli in the Sepang track circuit, in action on his Honda motorcycle on the MotoGP Malaysia on Sunday (10/23/2011) yesterday leaving only the deep grief of all people.
Here is a statement of condolences from various parties, as quoted by Autosport:
Chaz Davies, Supersport world champion
“RIP, Marco. Sports we lost a great racer and a very busy man. Grief for his family. I’m pretty lucky, once a teammate with Marco in 2002. He’s really a nice guy, and he taught me Italian The first can not repeat! “
Heikki Kovalainen, Lotus F1 driver of the team
“I do not believe, Simoncelli MotoGP star was killed in an accident. One more great talent that went today.”
Carl Fogarty, four times world superbike champion
“Destroyed once I heard Marco Simoncello died. This man is a breath of fresh air in MotoGP. Unbelievable.”
John Hopkins, Suzuki MotoGP rider and British Superbike
“Gods Speed ??# 58 …. Simoncelli spirit will live forever!”
Jenson Button, McLaren F1 driver of the team
“RIP Marco … It was a great loss for an interesting talent. Also grieving for family, friends, and everyone involved in MotoGP. Sometimes the world of motorsport can be very cruel …”
HRC Honda
“Crush and destroy the liver. Thanks for all the words.”
Cal Crutchlow, Yamaha Tech 3 rider
“RIP Marco Simoncelli! A great rider, a very nice figure. Deep grief for family and friends. I’ll never forget this day.”
LCR Honda MotoGP
“A great tragedy to hit the world MotoGP today. We lost a friend in Marco Simoncelli. We cried for a friend.”
Pramac Ducati MotoGP
“Ciao Marco. You will always be in our hearts.”
Malcolm Wilson, Ford World Rally team boss
“Today we really shaded gray clouds by the tragic death of Marco Simoncelli in Malaysian MotoGP race. Marco visited the M-Sport a few weeks ago to test a Fiesta RS WRC car. Enthusiasm and cheerfulness in the car it was obvious to all who see it . We were all very sad to hear this news. “
Ducati MotoGP
“… We will always remember Marco for his smile, his enthusiasm, humility, and the incredible emotion that has made us gain experience in recent years. He’s one of us.”
Juan Pablo Montoya, NASCAR driver, former Formula 1 driver
“RIP Marco Simoncelli. He was really nice. I’m sorry for the family and all his friends.”
Shuhei Nakatomo, executive vice president of HRC
“I do not know what to say. I’m lost for words. Marco is a very nice person, and a very talented rider. Sometimes I was a little hard on him. For example, after he could his first podium in Brno, when I told him: ‘Podium is lucky!’ and he was very upset … But I want to motivate him because I knew he could do more. I thought, that if he won his first race, we’ll celebrate together. Now I just want to say, thank you, Marco, above all that we provide to me. Also grieve deeply for her family. It’s a very sad time. “