Misano Circuit Switching Names Marco Simoncelli

Marco Simoncelli

Marco Simoncelli was killed when a race at Sepang, Malaysia, last month.

Misano circuit in Italy will be renamed to Marco Simoncelli to commemorate drivers killed in Malaysia last month. Simoncelli stay in Cattolica, which is about eight miles from the circuit.

"We are proud of this circuit now called Marco Simoncelli. He is a great figure, both in everyday life as well as the drivers, "said Luca Colaiacovo, Director of the circuit.

Misano MotoGP race held since 2007 and for this year's event was won by Jorge Lorenzo.

"Change of name was a tribute to his family and hundreds of thousands of fans of Simoncelli, a humanist and courageous driver," added Colaiacovo.

"I would say thank you to the family and told them I would say that Simoncelli will continue to be with us forever," he asserts.

Team Manager Fausto Gresini Honda Italy, even though all parties, said felt a profound grief caused by the death of Simoncelli's MotoGP race, the season had to be continued

Thousands Fans Attend Simoncelli Funeral

Simoncelli funeral

Marco Simoncelli was buried in his hometown on Thursday (27/10/2011) yesterday local time. Family, fellow riders and thousands of fans took off his ' Super Sic ' to his final resting place.

Before the buried corpse of Simoncelli was temporarily buried in a church in his hometown, Coriano, Italy. While outside the Church, thousands of fans took to the witness giving the last has been through a wide-screen is already provided.

Both parents Simoncelli and girlfriend are seen sitting in the front line. Some fellow racers also come in the event their is Valentino Rossi, Giacomo Agostini, Loris Capirossi, Andrea Dovizioso, Jorge Lorenzo, Randy de Puniet and Toni Ellias. The officers of the Honda Gresini is also seen in attendance.

Quoted from the Crash some motor racing legend also gave tribute on Simoncelli. They include Alex Criville, Chaz Davies, Shuhei Nakamoto and Livio Suppo. Ducati Course CEO, Claudio Domenicali, and Carmelo Ezpeleta also came.

Inside the Church, above the coffin lay placed the helmet belonged to Simoncelli racer killed at Malaysia GP last weekend. While on the left and right crate placed two motorcycles i.e. 250cc motorcycle Gilera and Honda RC212V.

When the crate Simoncelli brought out the sounds song performed by pop star Italy Vasco Rossi, who was the favorite song of Simoncelli. While when passing a collection of fans was heard a few shouts of ' Ciao Marco ' as well as applause as a form of homage to former world champion driver 250 cc.

"I will always remember you. I'm sorry because arguing with you, "wrote the book memories of Jorge Lorenzo. While Rossi is known as a close friend of Simoncelli wrote a short "I miss you".

"You are very tough and always encouraged me to always faster again," wrote rival Simoncelli since in the 250 cc class, Andrea Dovizioso.

Tributes for Simoncelli

Photos of Simoncelli Tributes :

Simoncelli fans

Fans waiting the line

Fans crying

Dedication fans

Marco Simoncelli Will be Buried Tomorrow

Simoncelli fans

The family of Marco Simoncelli have prepared funerals for Simoncelli in Coriano, Rimini. His funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon local time.

Last Sunday, Simoncelli tragically died after a fall in the MotoGP race in Malaysia. On Tuesday, his body had already arrived at the airport of Fiumicino, Rome, Italy.

Later his remains were brought back to his hometown of Rimini. In that opportunity, as well as seven times world champion Valentino Rossi, came over to House Simoncelli.

This Wednesday, the family of Simoncelli will provide an opportunity for fans to pray for Simoncelli. The cemetery itself will take place in the Church of Santa Maria, Coriano Italy. The funeral was attended only by family, friends, drivers and teammate.

Meanwhile, local security authorities ask fans Simoncelli who came to immediately leave the home Simoncelii. They claim the city of Rimini is not able to accommodate visitors who keep coming.

"I am happy because you all came here because the heaviest moments will happen on Thursday night, when the funeral is over and we lived alone. Thank you all and I was not enough to say it, "said Paulo, father Simoncelli.

Honda Gresini Pull Out of Final MotoGP?

Marco Simoncelli

Honda Gresini remains present in the last series to be held in Valencia next week. Preparing a homage to the late Marco Simoncelli, the team has yet to confirm whether it will join the race.

Honda Gresini through team principal tim Fausto Gresini had given strong indications that they will not appear on the Valencia MotoGP will be held November 6. The death of Simoncelli on race at Sepang is the reason behind the decision.

But in his latest statement, the team makes sure to be featured in Valencia. But until now has not yet decided to follow the race or not.

Presence in Valencia is called the Honda Gresini as a form of homage to Simoncelli. Later they even plan to keep setting up garage belonging to Italy's driver.

Quoted from the Crash, Honda RC212V belongs to Simonceli still be prepared throughout the weekend.

Teammates Tributes for Simoncelli

Simoncelli number

MotoGP has just missed Marco Simoncelli who died tragically while in action in the race. A testimony was delivered the world champion, Casey Stoner and his colleagues.

Following the passage of tribute team Repsol Honda rider for Simoncelli, who perished after a fall in the second lap, Malaysia MotoGP Sunday (23/10/2011).

Casey Stoner:

"I was shock and sadness over the death of Marco. When things like this happen, we are reminded that how life is so precious. I feel broken mute on the inside. I'm condolences for the entire family of Marco. I can't imagine what they are going through at this time. Only prayer for them. I hope all stick together and deal with this tragedy together. "

Dani Pedrosa

"In the tragedy such as this, there's not much to be said. I just wanted to pass on condolences to the family he profusely and all those who love him ... I had with his father, and that we could do was cuddle each other. There is no other. It was a fatal accident, and everyone on the paddock was a shock. Many times we forget how this sport can be very dangerous, and when we lose people like this, everything else is meaningless. It is clear that we all do what we like, what we love. But on days like this, everything is so unimportant. "

Andrea Dovizioso

"In circumstances such as these words are meaningless. I think Marco's family and all those who love him, especially the father and mother. I also have one child and what is happening today is the most severe situation you can imagine. I saw her and I was shock. In Your race to fight and strive and catastrophe frequently lurk around the corner. Marco a tough driver and he's always trying hard. We've been racing together since I was a kid. From the first I saw he always seeks maximum. He suddenly fell over and over again, but without severe injury, and she looks unbeatable. What happened today it seems impossible. "

Simoncelli Dies after Sepang Crash

Marco Simoncelli

Marco Simoncelli was killed after an accident involving himself in the Sepang circuit. Earlier, though his condition is reported to have been aware of the critical.

Shortly after the accident on him, Honda Gresini crew looked pale and some were said to reporters "condition Simoncelli is not at all good."

However, from information obtained at the Sepang circuit, the week (11/10/2011), Simoncelli was killed at 16.56 local time.

As reported previously, the accident occurred when motor Simoncelli slipping when cornering on the second lap.

Bad luck for Simoncelli, he collapses in the middle of the path. The effects, he was hit by Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi who was behind it. Red flag was hoisted and the race was eventually cancelled.

Respects to Simoncelli from Serie A

Milan players

The accident that killed Marco Simoncelli invites empathy Italian sports world. Series A will be decided during a minute of silence for him.

The decision was taken by the President of CONI (Italian Olympic Committee), Gianni Petrucci. Each match is played at the stadium today, Sunday (10/23/2011), will be a moment of silence for him before the match.

"The world sport will pay tribute to Italian Marco Simoncelli, the Honda rider who lost their lives in accidents in Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang Circuit," such as reported by ANSA.

"For one minute's silence will be conducted in all the football stadium that held the game today. The decision was made by CONI President Gianni Petrucci," continued the statement.