SEPANG, Oct 11 — The Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) fraternity today paid tribute to the late Marco Simoncelli, who died at the Sepang Circuit due to a tragic accident two years ago.
On the eve of the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix, starting from GO&FUN Honda Gresini (formerly known as the San Carlo Honda Gresini) team garage, Simoncelli’s team, team members, riders and officials walked to Turn 11 on the Sepang circuit.
Simoncelli (picture) fell and slid on the track when he was hit by Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Colin Edwards and Ducati Team rider Valentino Rossi at Turn-11 in the 2011 incident.
The 24-year-old rider died due to thoracic and abdominal trauma.
The race was immediately stopped and subsequently cancelled.
Meanwhile, GO&FUN Honda Gresini team manager, Fausto Gresini placed a permanent plaque at turn 11 to honour the rider.
The event was followed by a moment of silence as a mark of respect to the great Italian rider.
Team members and other participating teams went up to the plaque to pay their last respects. — Bernama
