Simoncelli's helmet was ripped off in the incident and ... The Australian said later: "I am in shock and saddened by the loss of Marco. When these things happen they make you remember how precious ...

Simoncelli's death comes a week after British IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon was killed in Las Vegas following a 15-car crash, external. BBC MotoGP presenter Matt Roberts said: "Marco lost his helmet ...

Valentino Rossi has explained his personal tribute to close friend Marco Simoncelli on his AGV helmet in Valencia today. Rossi unveiled his special paintjob for this morning’s free practice ...

Simoncelli’s helmet came off and he lay motionless after ... Only that you will be missed - rest in peace Marco. — Jorge Lorenzo; Terrible news. Marco’s gone. Sad day for motor racing ...

It was sad to find out that 24-year-old Italian MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli passed ... immediately and seemed fine, but Simoncelli remained down with his helmet torn off. He was not moving.

Here are some neat photos of Valentino Rossi's racing helmet we wore during his home ... the death of his good friend and fellow rider Marco Simoncelli. If by any twisted chance you still don ...

WARNING: INCLUDES GRAPHIC PICTURE CONTENT... Motorsport was mourning its second death in the space of a week after Italian Marco Simoncelli was killed in a crash at the Malaysian Moto GP.

World Superbike champion James Toseland told BBC Sport that Simoncelli was loved by all. "Marco was such a likeable ... the track but once he pulled his helmet on, he was the most ferocious ...

Simoncelli's helmet was ripped off in the collision and he lay motionless on the track. He had been fourth at the end of the first lap. Italy's Marco Simoncelli leads the field Sunday in Malaysia.