RIP Marco Simoncelli

An incredibly sad week in the world of motorsport continues with the death of Marco Simoncelli today.

Please post your condolences below.

Massive loss to the motor racing world. He was my favourite of the current GP racers and he had such a bright future ahead of him.

Just hope Dani Pedrosa feels an absolute tool for not properly clearing the air with Simoncelli.


R.I.P Marco, massive loss.

Absolutely horrific crash. Very hard to describe how it felt seeing that.

RIP Marco.

I see the race is still on the BBC's program listing. Surely they aren't going to show it?

Italy have announced that all sporting events taking place today will observe a minutes silence in respect of Marco with both Milan sides the first to offer their condolences to Marco and his family.

A great gesture.

Tragic week for Motorsport in general. God bless Wheldon and Simoncelli

He was a very special rider who showed world class ability on a very average bike.

RIP Marco

A big loss, it was a pleasure to watch you ride.

RIP Marco

Glad to see the Italian nation are showing their respects to a truly greater driver. Really was taking far too early, still had so much to give!

Marco Simoncelli R.I.P

I'm still in shock, can't believe he's gone. Arriverdeci Marco

Jorge Lorenzo said he could kill someone or himself with his riding technique, and I bet he's absolutely gutted. I bet a few riders will be devastated they didn't clear the air with him (Pedrosa, Lorenzo, Dovi).

The worst part about this crash was it had nothing to do with Simo's riding style, it was just very, very bad luck.

My condolences to everyone who knew him. Even I'm devastated, I had a tear in my eye. A rider taken away too soon who could well have been challenging for honours next season.

R.I.P Marco.

I wonder how Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi are feeling at this moment.

Awful news.

RIP Marco Simoncelli

TSC wrote:I wonder how Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi are feeling at this moment.

They couldn't have avoided him at all.

Gregers wrote:

TSC wrote:I wonder how Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi are feeling at this moment.

They couldn't have avoided him at all.

I know. I doubt that's any consolation to either of them though.

I doubt it is either, Rossi looked destroyed. Him and Marco were close friends.

Steve Parrish mentioned it might well be the end of Rossi now.

TSC wrote:Steve Parrish mentioned it might well be the end of Rossi now.

I hope it is, for his sake, they guy has nothing to prove to anyone, and it'd be tragic of anything happened to him if his mind wasn't 100% on the job at hand.

He's got ludicrous amounts of money, his earning potential from TV work and ad deals will always be immense and he's a pretty handy rally driver too.

Be nice if he called it a day and went and did something else.

RIP Marco Simoncelli.

Big Paul wrote:

TSC wrote:Steve Parrish mentioned it might well be the end of Rossi now.

I hope it is, for his sake, they guy has nothing to prove to anyone, and it'd be tragic of anything happened to him if his mind wasn't 100% on the job at hand.

He's got ludicrous amounts of money, his earning potential from TV work and ad deals will always be immense and he's a pretty handy rally driver too.

Be nice if he called it a day and went and did something else.

RIP Marco Simoncelli.

Agree 100% with that
Tragic accident.Marco made Silverstone for me this year.Big talent and a big personality .MotoGp is a lesser and a quieter place with his passing...
RIP and thanks for the memories

Rossi has needed to retire for a couple of years now, and if this doesn't force him to call it quits then I honestly don't know what will.

Simoncelli really is going to be missed!!

Totally destroyed at Marco's death. My favourite rider and someone who was destined for greatness.

My thoughts and condolences go out to Marco's family and friends.

Marco gone, but never forgotten

R.I.P Sideshow Bob as he was known. I'm still in shock right now, even though it happened hours ago.

I personally think this will make Rossi even more determined to come back and win 1 more title, for him and Marco.

TSC wrote:R.I.P Sideshow Bob as he was known. I'm still in shock right now, even though it happened hours ago.

I personally think this will make Rossi even more determined to come back and win 1 more title, for him and Marco.

Exactly, Rossi will win a world title on the Duke before he retires for Marco

He was my favourite rider and a great talent. Very sad day.
R.I.P Marco

A sad day for everyone involved with motorcycle racing. Marco had a great future in Moto GP, you will be missed.

Not really a Moto GP fan but saw footage of the accident on the news and it looked pretty horrific.

Another tragedy like this, so soon after Dan Wheldon's death is just too much.

My condolences to Simoncelli's family and friends. May he rest in peace.

A black week for motorsport. I loved Marco's style of racing, and he was definately a future world MotoGP champion.

RIP Marco, you will be sorely missed.

R.I.P Marco , he was a very talented rider , he was going to be one of the greats

cant believe what has happened , he will be missed