One of MotoGP's upcoming riders Marco Simoncelli was involved in a serious accident during the Sepang Moto GP race in which his helmet was ripped off leaving him in a serious condition, and succumbed to his injuries at 4:55 local time in Malaysia.
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Its a very sad day for motorsport, thats two deaths in a race in two weeks :( I'm extremely sad..
Rest in Peace Marco my thoughts and prayers go out of your family.
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Its a very sad day for motorsport, thats two deaths in a race in two weeks :( I'm extremely sad..
Rest in Peace Marco my thoughts and prayers go out of your family.