Sepang-After the race was stopped due to accidental tragedy that befell Honda Gresini rider Marco Simoncelli, the drivers and also some of the automotive world leaders wrote his impression about the Italian. Here are some statements quoted from Crashnet.
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo: I am very impressed with the talent, speed, and courage Simoncelli. Its quality reminded me of Gilles Villeneuve. Fate brings them in the event of a tragic accident.
Repsol Honda rider Casey Stoner: I was very shocked and saddened by the death of Marco. When events like this happen, that's when you'll be reminded of how precious life is. The incident made me feel very sore inside. I can only berbelasungkawa for Marco's family. I can not imagine what they would do, but our hearts and minds with them. May they always remain close.
Repsol Honda rider Andrea Dovizioso: in this condition, it looks like there is no decent word to say. I kept thinking keluaga Marco, especially his father and mother. I also have children, and what happened today (kemarin.red) is the most difficult situation you can imagine. I saw a picture of events and was very shocked by it. In a race you fight hard and disasters often have around you. Marco is a great racer and always perform optimally. We've known each other since childhood and race and he has always fought to the death. He was often hurt, but only minor injuries, as if he had not touched a great injury. But what happened yesterday is really not possible ...
Ducati rider Nicky Hayden: sometimes life does not make sense. Rest # 58. You are a star in track and out of circuit. We all will always miss you ..
Factory Yamaha rider Ben Spies Racing: Super Sic, rest in peace ....
Cal Crutchlow Tech 3 Yamaha rider: RIP Marco Simoncelli. A great racer and outstanding personality figure. My heart with all the families and relatives. I will not forget you # 58.
Shuhei Nakamoto HRC Executive Vice President: I do not know what to say. Marco is a very great and very talented rider. Indeed, I sometimes outrageous with it, like when he can his first podium in Brno. I said, "Lucky the podium," and he was very angry at the time. But I wanted to motivate him because he knew he could do better than that. I had thought of celebrating the first victory of Marco together, but now I can only acknowledge the greatness of Marco and co berbelasungkawa profusely.
Yamaha Factory Racing: Our deepest condolences and sympathy to family, friends and relatives of Marco Simoncelli, Marco-related deaths in the tragedy at Sepang. Marco was a great competitor and a new star appeared in the MotoGP event, and he surely will be missed a lot of people.
Stefano Domenicalli Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team Principal: difficult to express the sadness we feel, mainly because Marco is a character who is so full of spirit. This loss of motorsport next after losing And Wheldon Indy Car killed in Las Vegas last week that reminds us how all those involved in motorsport have the same risk. I am very close with Fausto Gresini (Gresini Honda team owner. Red) because we both come from Imola. Currently all our sympathy and feeling in the Ferrari team and the crew of the Mugello circuit was with family and friends Marco
