The 24-year-old Italian motorcycle rider Marco Simoncelli has tragically passed away following a crash during the Malaysian MotoGP.
While racing, Simoncelli lost control of his Honda, which then regained partial grip and swerved across the track, colliding with American Colin Edwards and Italian Valentino Rossi.
In the aftermath of the collision, Simoncelli’s helmet was torn off, leaving him motionless on the track. Fortunately, the other two riders escaped without injuries.
Just four minutes into the penultimate race of the season, the event was halted immediately following the incident.
Yamaha’s Edwards fell off his bike but fortunately avoided serious harm, while Rossi managed to bring his Ducati back to the pits.
After the crash, Simoncelli remained on the track until he was transported to the medical centre at the circuit, where he was later pronounced dead.
Casey Stoner, who recently secured his second MotoGP title at the Australian Grand Prix, expressed his sentiments: “As soon as I saw the footage, it just makes you sick inside.
“Whenever the helmet comes off, that’s not a good sign.”
