RIP Marco Simoncelli. A great rider and all round nice guy. My thoughts are with all his family and friends. I will never forget today #58
Statement from Monster Tech 3 Yamaha
The Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team and Tech 3 Racing Moto2 team extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Marco Simoncelli, who succumbed to injuries he received in this afternoon's Malaysian Grand Prix.
Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Colin Edwards was involved in the second lap incident and he suffered a dislocated left shoulder. The American has left the Sepang International Circuit to begin his recovery at home in America and his thoughts and prayers are with Simoncelli and the Gresini Honda family.
RIP Super Sic - A much-loved star on and off the track
Thank you to:
Simon Clark for providing the action shot of Marco and
Phil Jones for providing the portrait pic of Marco