Thread: MOTOGP

Simoncelli's funeral to be held on Thursday in Coriano

The body of Marco Simoncelli arrived at Fiumicino airport this Tuesday morning following the tragic accident that took the rising star's young life at the MotoGP race in Sepang last Sunday. Representatives of several sporting organizations—among them Gianni Petrucci, Secretary of the Italian National Olympic Committee and Paolo Sesti, President of the Italian Federation of Motorcycling—awaited the arrival of the casket, along with a crowd of fans who gathered in Rome airport facilities to greet the arrival with prolonged applause.
The late rider’s father, Paolo, and Marco Simoncelli's long time friend and compatriot, Valentino Rossi, traveled together on the same Alitalia flight from Kuala Lumpur with the fallen rider’s casket.
A public viewing of Simoncelli's body is planned for Wednesday in the city theatre of his hometown, Coriano, with the funeral scheduled for Thursday, October 27 at 3:00pm in the church of Santa Maria di Coriano. The Italian will be buried in the cemetery of this town, near Riccione, where he was born 24 years ago.

RIP Marco Simoncelli: A Proper Old-School, Balls Out, Win It Or Bin It Rider

Hundreds turn out to bid Marco Simoncelli farewell

Large numbers of people turned out on Wednesday morning in Coriano, the hometown of Marco Simoncelli, to bid the MotoGP rider a final farewell before his funeral takes place on Thursday.
Fans, friends, members of the public and figures from the world of sport came to the Municipal Theatre in Coriano, close to Riccione in the Italian province of Rimini, to pay their respects to the 24 year-old rider who passed away on Sunday following a crash in the MotoGP race in Malaysia.
A long line of mourners formed early this morning at the chapel, which will remain open until 10pm this evening, and where Simoncelli’s body is resting prior to his funeral on Thursday. Behind the Italian rider’s coffin the Gilera bike, on which he won the 2008 250cc World Championship title, and the Honda RC212V, on which he competed in the MotoGP class, were presented.
Amongst those in attendance were recognised Italian sporting figures such as former basketball player Walter Magnifico and Marco Melandri, a close friend of Marco Simoncelli’s and his team-mate in the Gresini team during the young rider’s debut season in MotoGP in 2010.
The funeral, which will take place tomorrow (Thursday) at 3pm at the Santa Maria Assunta church in Coriano, is expected to be attended by close friends of Simoncelli’s and fellow riders including Valentino Rossi, Andrea Dovizioso, Jorge Lorenzo and Sete Gibernau. To ensure that all those who attend the funeral can follow the ceremony two large screens will be installed outside the church, and a large screen will also be installed at the Misano circuit nearby.

THOUSANDS of people lined the streets of the little town of Coriano, in Italy's Rimini region, to pay tribute to MotoGP rider Marco Simoncelli who was killed in the Malaysian Grand Prix. Stars from the world of motorcycling such as Simoncelli's close friend Valentino Rossi, the seven-time world champion, were present at the Italian's funeral.

His coffin was carried by some of Simoncelli's childhood friends from the town's theatre, where a remembrance room had been set up, to the Santa Maria church where the funeral service was held.

Crowds clapped as the coffin passed and released red balloons emblazoned with the figure 58, the number on Simoncelli's bike when he raced.

His father Paolo, mother Rossella, sister Martina, grandfather and girlfriend Kate were joined in the church by the likes of Rossi and fellow racers Jorge Lorenzo, Randy De Puniet and Mattia Pasini as well as renowned MotoGP doctor Claudio Costa.
Italian Minister of Youth Giorgia Meloni and Junior Sports Minister Rocco Crimi were also present.

The bishop of Rimini Francesco Lambiasi said Simoncelli had gone to a better place.

"The night before his last race, he said he wanted to win a grand prix so he could stand on the podium and see everyone better," said the bishop.

"And now, dolefully, we cannot see you but there is the pleasure and joy in knowing that you have reached the highest podium there is."

Rossi helped push Simoncelli's racing bike behind the coffin as it left the church.

Outside the church, Simoncelli's girlfriend echoed the words of Don McLean in his song dedicated to Vincent Van Gogh.

"He had only qualities - he was perfect. And those who are too perfect cannot live amongst us mere mortals," she said.

As well as those crammed inside the little town, more than 1000 people went to the nearby Misano racetrack to watch proceedings on giant screens.

04 - 06 November 2011
Moto Grand Prix of Valencia
Circuit Ricardo Tormo, Valencia

What a race to end the season with! A great shame that crash on the first lap took out , particulary Vale , who would as a friend of Marco, surely must have wanted to race in honour of him today.

I can't put a link to the BBC's lookback at this season, my laptop plays me up.
Sorry about that.

Very fitting an extraordinary race start and finish, closed this amazing season.

I can't wait for the 1000 cc bikes next year, 4 stroke 250's too.
It should be really special.

Thanks for all your posts on MotoGp Bobo .

Great finish to the last race of the season,plenty of highs through the season and ond almighty low,see you next season.

Well done bobo with your work on this thread for the season.

Originally Posted by yortyiam

Thanks for all your posts on MotoGp Bobo .

indeed

1. 8 April Qatar* Losail
2. 29 April Spain Jerez
3. 6 May Portugal (STC) Estoril
4. 20 May France Le Mans
5. 3 June Catalunya Catalunya
6. 17 June Great Britain Silverstone
7. 30 June Netherlands** Assen
8. 8 July Germany (STC) Sachsenring
9. 15 July Italy Mugello
10. 29 July United States*** Laguna Seca
11. 19 August Indianapolis Indianapolis
12. 26 August Czech Republic Brno
13. 16 September San Marino Misano
14. 30 September Aragon Motorland
15. 14 October Japan Motegi
16. 21 October Malaysia Sepang
17. 28 October Australia Phillip Island
18. 11 November Valencia Ricardo Tormo

* Evening Race
** Saturday Race
*** Only MotoGP class
STC (Subject to the contract)

Ok i know it's a bit early the season doesn't start for 2 months but i think it will be better than last year.

How so?

Stoner to win again and hopefully no deaths.

Rossi:



Biaggi:



Schettino:

2012 Calendar


COMMERCIALBANK GRAND PRIX OF QATAR

8 April
Losail Circuit | Qatar

1

GRAN PREMIO bwin DE ESPAÑA

29 April
Jerez | Spain

2

GRANDE PREMIO DE PORTUGAL

6 May
Estoril | Portugal

3

MONSTER ENERGY GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE

20 May
Le Mans | France

4

GRAN PREMI APEROL DE CATALUNYA

3 June
Circuit de Catalunya | Catalunya

5

BRITISH GRAND PRIX

17 June
Silverstone | Great Britain

6

IVECO TT ASSEN

30 June
Assen | Netherlands

7

eni MOTORRAD GRAND PRIX DEUTSCHLAND

8 July
Sachsenring | Germany

8

GRAN PREMIO D'ITALIA TIM

15 July
Mugello | Italy

9

RED BULL U.S. GRAND PRIX

29 July
Mazda Raceway | United States

10

RED BULL INDIANAPOLIS GRAND PRIX

19 August
Indianapolis | Indianapolis

11

bwin GRAND PRIX CESKÉ REPUBLIKY

26 August
Automotodrom Brno | Czech Republic

12

GP APEROL DI SAN MARINO E DELLA RIVIERA DI RIMINI

16 September
Misano | San Marino

13

GRAN PREMIO IVECO DE ARAGÓN

30 September
Motorland Aragon | Aragon

14

GRAND PRIX OF JAPAN

14 October
Motegi | Japan

15

MALAYSIAN MOTORCYCLE GRAND PRIX

21 October
Sepang Circuit | Malaysia

16

AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX

28 October
Phillip Island | Australia

17

GRAN PREMIO GENERALI DE LA COMUNITAT VALENCIANA

11 November
Comunitat Valenciana | Valencia

18

Good 1st race of the season in Qatar. Lorenzo takes the win, Pedrosa 2nd with Stoner making up the podium.
motogp.com · Lorenzo opens 2012 with victory in Qatar

I watched the last 5 laps of the Moto2 race more action in that then there will be in the entire Formula 1 season.
Just hope we have a safe session with no serious injuries.

Your right there KT I watched all 3 races it was brill ,,,roll on the BSB at Brands Hatch today . I can't see Rossi riding next season ,, surely was a big mistake to jump on that piece of Ducrappy

Missed the race but great to see last years "Rookie of the Year" Brit Cal Crutchlow coming in a very respectable 4th. Well done!

A good start indeed! I too missed the racing, as I've no Sky Sports at the moment. Ill have to get a package before too long! Can't be missing out on all the action .

Just got back i missed the race as well but it all looks good for a great years racing.

27 - 29 April 2012

Moto Grand Prix of Spain

Circuito de Jerez, Jerez

and again