Italian rider Marco Simoncelli died after wrecking in the Malaysian MotoGP motorcycle race. He was 24.
Simoncelli died at the track medical center.
“He was already unconscious when the medical team arrived,” MotoGP medical director Michele Macchiagodena said. “We attempted to resuscitate him but failed. He died 45 minutes later.”
The race was canceled.
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The Gresini Honda rider lost control of his bike on the second lap of the circuit in Sepang and appeared to be hit by Colin Edwards and then Valentino Rossi as he slid across the track.
The 24-year-old’s helmet came off in the collision and he was taken to the medical centre for treatment, but died from his injuries.
A statement on the MotoGP official website read: “On Sunday 23rd October, during the MotoGP race at the Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit, San Carlo Honda Gresini’s Italian rider Marco Simoncelli suffered a serious accident in which he received critical injuries.
“The race was stopped immediately with the red flag and Simoncelli was transported by ambulance to the circuit medical centre where the medical staff worked to resuscitate him.
“Despite their efforts, Marco sadly succumbed to his injuries at 4:56pm local time.
“Everybody involved in MotoGP extends its deepest condolences to Marco’s family, friends and team at this tragic loss.” Telegraph.co.uk
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