Race In Peace Super Sic #58

Minggu, 23 Oktober 2011. Sekali lagi, dunia telah kehilangan sosok pembalap berbakat yang luar biasa. Marco Simoncelli.

Kejadian tragis ini terjadi pada tikungan ke 11, lap ke 2, balapan di sirkuit sepang Malaysia. Saat itu, Marco yang sedang melakukan pertarungan sengit memperebutkan posisi ke 4 dengan Alvaro Bautista (pembalap Rizla Suzuki), melakukan manuver pada tikungan ke 11, secara tidak sengaja ia melebar ke sisi luar dan tergelincir, lalu dari belakang ada 2 rider yaitu Colin Edward (pembalap Yamaha Tech 3) dan Valentino Rossi (pembalap Ducati) masih melaju dengan kecepatan tinggi untuk melakukan overtaking dan terjadilah sebuah kecelakaan horor yang tak terhindarkan itu.

Dari informasi yang beredar, Marco sempat sadar walaupun dalam keadaan kritis. Marco mengalami cedera di kepala, leher, dan dada setelah tergilas motor Edward.

Berikut beberapa komentar dari kerabat Super Sic, yang di kutip dari MotoGP.com:

Shuhei Nakamoto, HRC Executive Vice President: "I just don't know what to say word escape me. Marco was a very nice guy and talented rider. Sometimes i was a little harsh with him, example after his first MotoGP podium in Brno when i told him, "Lucky podium!" and he was so angry, but i wanted to motivate him as i knew he was able to do even more. I was thinking when he won his first race we would have been able together. Now i just want to say thank you to Marco, for what you gave me, and pass my sincere condolences at this very sad time."


Dani Pedrossa: "In a tragedy like this, there is not much to say. I jius want to give my codolences to his family and all the people who love him. I've been his father and all we could do was to hug, nohting else matters. ait was a fatal accident and everybody in the paddock remains in shock. Many times we ourselves forget how dangerous this sport can be and when you lose people on the way nothing has any meaning. It's clear thet what we all do what we like, what we love, but on days like today nothing matters."


Andrea Dovisiozo: "In the circumtances, words don't seem to be appropriate. I think of Marco's family and all the people dear to him, in particular his father and mother. I also have a child and what happened today is the hardest situation you can imagine. I watched the images and i'm shocked. In a race you fight and push hard and disaster is often around the corner. Marco was a strong rider and he always pushed hard. We raced together since when we were kids. I saw him always pushing to the maximum, he crashed many times, but without major injuries, he was seemed invincible. What happened today seems impossible."


Casey Stoner: "I'm so shocked and saddened by the loss of Marco. When things like this happen it reminds you how precious life is, it make me feel sick inside. All i can say is how sorry i am for Marco's whole family i can't imagine what they are all going through and our thoughts and wishes are with them at this time I hope they are stay close and pull through this tragedy together."


Jorge Lorenzo, yang tidak hadir di GP Malaysia menyusul operasi di jari manisnya, mengatakan via twitter: "I don’t know what to say on a day like today ... Only that you will be missed - rest in peace Marco."

Ben Spies: "Super Sic rest easy..."

Nicky Hayden: "Sometimes life just don't make sense... RIP #58 you were a star on & off track we all going to miss you."

Cal Crutchlow: "RIP Marco Simoncelli! A great rider and all round nice guy. My thoughts are with all his family & friends. I will never forget today... #58"

John Hopkins: "God Speed #58 Simoncelli... Your fighting spirit will live on forever!"

Damian Cudlin, mengatakan via Titter: “Terrible news. Marco’s gone. Sad day for motor racing and all the lives he touched along the way. Won’t forget you, mate.”

Kenny Roberts dan keluarganya: "The entire Roberts Family is deeply sadden by the news about Marco. We wish to send our condolences to his family, friends, fans and MotoGP. We will never forget him!"

Jeff Belskus, President dan Chief Executive Officer Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation, mengatakan: "We are deeply saddened at the passing of Marco Simoncelli. He was one of the most charismatic figures in the World Championship and had a fantastic future ahead of him in MotoGP.”

“Marco was one of the most popular riders at the MotoGP event at Indianapolis, as his talent on the motorcycle and his ability to connect with fans both were very special. We extend our sincere sympathies to his family, team and fans."

Héctor Barberá: "I am in shock. We are bike riders and we are aware that there are risks involved with what we do, but we also know that every day our safety is looked after more and more by the organisers. These past few years have seen a huge amount of work done to try and make our job even safer. Despite this, there are moments in which misfortune can lead to tragedy -and we saw this happen today with Marco Simoncelli.”

“Today is another tough day for motorcycle racing. We have lost a great companion, and I will remember Marco as a great rival with whom had some fantastic battles in the past."

Pemilik tim, Jorge 'Aspar' Martínez: "What has happened today is immensely sad. It should be said that every Friday before a Grand Prix, the Safety Commission convenes at 5pm with all the MotoGP riders to evaluate safety issues at all Grand Prix circuits. Marco lost the front end and attempted to save the crash, but unfortunately the inertia of the bike took him onto the inside of the corner just when Edwards and Valentino were passing. There was nothing that they could do to avoid him. Today is a tremendously sad day for the entire paddock and for those who love motorcycle racing."

Toni Elías dalam interview sambil menangis: “There is nothing I can say…Marco was a unique person – but above all, he was a good guy.”

Karel Abraham dan timnya: "The Cardion AB Motoracing team extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Marco Simoncelli, who succumbed to injuries he received in the race at the Sepang International Circuit."

Taka Horio, General Manager of Bridgestone Motorsport Department: “Today we are left devastated. Our thoughts and prayers are with Marco’s family at this terrible, terrible time, and with his team. Words can do no justice to the emotion we are all feeling. The MotoGP family has lost one of its bright stars, a genuine character whose larger-than-life persona, charisma and unstoppable spirit were infectious, and we’ve all lost a great friend."

"We worked closely with Marco for his first two years in MotoGP and it was clear that he was a true racer, something he proved again and again this season. Determined to the end, and a great showman. His ascent through the field in just two seasons has been fantastic to watch, testament to his raw talent, ability and dedication to the sport he so loved."

"We remember fondly the tenacity and spirit with which he raced, and he will be sorely, sorely missed.”

Valentino Rossi, sahabat dekat Super Sic, menahan diri dari interview media, untuk di publis melalui akun twitternya: "Sic for me was like a youngest brother. So strong on track and so sweet in the normal life. I will miss him a lot."

"THE MOTO GP WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT MARCO SIMONCELLI" #VR46.

HAVE A NICE RIDE TO HEAVEN MARCO SIMONCELLI