Why simoncelli died

The organisers confirmed that the race was cancelled, having red-flagged the race immediately after the incident. As professionals, they know MotoGP is dangerous. Believe it or not, that is what they live for. Our condolences to Marco. He will be missed dearly.

Medical director Michele Macchiagodena said Simoncelli suffered a "very serious trauma to the head, to the neck and the chest". At first officials were looking to restart the race before the extent of Simoncelli's injuries became clear. The race was cancelled amid confusion in the grandstand, with fans throwing bottles to show their initial displeasure.

The officials said that, when the track medics got to him, he was in cardiac arrest. They tried to resuscitate him in the ambulance and the medical centre. The saddest thing is that Valentino [Rossi] and Marco were very close friends. Sign up to get the latest performance and luxury automotive news, delivered to your inbox daily! I agree to receive emails from Motor Authority. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time.

Privacy Policy. Marco Simoncelli. Contribute: Send us a tip Contact the editor. Italian MotoGP star Marco Simoncelli died on Sunday when he lost control of his Honda at turn 11 only four minutes into the Malaysian Grand Prix and swerved across the track into the path of oncoming riders.

Simoncelli was a rising star in MotoGP, and he became a full time global competitor in , after he won the European cc title in Spanish rider Dani Pedrosa has been one of Simoncelli's rivals over the year's, but is very sad to see a great star of MotoGP pass away much too soon.