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Moto GP bereaved

On Sunday the 23rd of October in the penultimate round of the MotoGP World Championship in Malaysia, shortly after start, Marco Simoncelli was the victim of a terrible accident. He lost control of his bike before being hit by Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi who could not avoid him. Marco Simoncelli, aged 24, succumbed to his injuries at 9:56 UK time.

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24/10/2011
11h34

 

Le Moto GP endeuillé

Photo : Jean-René ROGER - ACO/Nikon

 

The young Italian rider won the Grand Prix of France 250cc class in 2009. He finished tenth in 2010 in the Moto GP category and fifth in May at Le Mans.

Race records of Marco Simoncelli :

2 victories in Grand Prix 125 cc

12 victoires in Grand Prix  250 cc

World Champion 250cc in 2008

6th in 2011 Moto GP World Championship before the Grand Prix of Malasia

Photo : CIRCUIT BUGATTI (LE MANS), 15th MAY 2011. Marco Simoncelli on the Honda of the team of Fausto Gresini finished fifth in the Grand Prix de France.

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