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sad loss-his character shone through on his riding style, will be greatly missed
RIP

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Gutted, so so gutted. The guy was a breathe of fresh air, the new guy on the block ruffling feathers and not afraid to race. He looked so gangly on the bike, trying to hide behind the windshield, yet managing to get up there and fight with the best. I truely believe he would have been world champion soon enough.

I've never been that fussed when celebs etc have died in the past, but I guess being a GP fan and getting my licence in March, you can't help but feel a connection. I just want to wind the clock back.

I've just got my bike back up and running 5 mins ago but I feel half hearted about going out on it. Yet it's probably the best thing I could do.

Such a sad loss. Rest in peace 58.

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RIP, Thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues. Such a talent.

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just seen the incident on CNN sports report.

RIP

First tradegy in the top class since 2003

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Just seen it, RIP dude.

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RIP big fella gone but never forgotton

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completely gutted. Blubbng here.

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Jesus!!!
At work and just read this. Totally in shock, can't believe it.
RIP Marco

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Can put it in words
:'(

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Very sad news.

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Even my Wife is gutted!! She didn't let on but she'd been secretly been following Marco whilst I'd been watching over the year.

She was well happy when he got second last weekend.

Such a shame. You could sense he was on to something great.

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RIP
I didn't watch it during the race, I caught the clip on line. Gob smacked at it,my heart was in my mouth watching it waiting for the inevitable.

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Me too. Wasn't good at all.:( May have been slightly easier on the stomach if I hadn't seen the lid missing.

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Horrific crash, sad to see.

Died doing what he loved.

RIP

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R.I.P Marco simoncelli
Such a loss he was a future champion of moto gp
thoughts are with his friends and family
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Press conference is here

http://www.motogp.com/en/videos/2011...rco+Simoncelli

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:(

Very sad.

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R.I.P.

http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/1799/sicn.jpg

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Watching that was moving, especially the Doctor talking about the treatment of Simoncelli. You could really feel the emotions. I have never seen such a quiet press conference with very few questions. Very respectfully done considering how soon after the accident it was

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RIP 2 "racers" in the last week.. shame ..

Thought to families etc ..

I know it is a dangerous sport and you expect it and go into it knowing the possibilities.. but it seemed such a nothing "off" initially then it hit you what was happening in front of your eyes with the bikes behind and his helmet off. Thought to Rossi and Edwards too

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RIP..

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R.I.P. Marco, and deepest sympathy to Colin Edwards, Valentino Rossi and all his family and friends.

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RIP. What a talent he was

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RIP Marco, you were a breath of fresh air in Motogp.
Thoughts with Colin and Vale too.

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Didn't see the accident in full, just clicked onto BBC as the medics were treating him and totally stunned when I caught up with the news, totally totally stunned.

The grid will be a much less entertaining place without you there big man, you had character, you had soul and most of all passion. RIP Big man:(

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Gutted - to see a brilliant young talent lost. - RIP #58

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He died at the top of his game doing what he loved. There's no finer way to go. But such a shame. I also feel very sorry for Edwards and Rossi who must be feelong terrible. RIP senjor! You were an inspiration!

Horrendous collision. I hope he felt no pain. RIP Marco.

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Dad asked me if there was any news when I was sitting upstairs watching Moto2 on Eurosport and I knew that because he'd actually come to ask it must have been bad. I always watch Eurosport where possible and heard Toby Moody's announcement. Saw the footage after that and it is horrific.

Agree with lots of the comments above. A tragic loss of a young, true racer who was a breath of fresh air and my thoughts are with his family, friends and collegues.

RIP Marco

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RIP to Marco
Such a tradgedy to lose such a rider who was coming of age.

RIP big man u will be missed

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Tragic just tragic RIP

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Very sad day. Quite angry that the 6pm news on BBC didn't even mention it. RIP fluffy head man.

Absolutely gutted

RIP Super Sic

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Yes, footie & rugby and no mention. How disrespectful :smt009

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Was very sorry to come home from work to be told this, a truly tragic loss. Only 24, awful. RIP lad. :(

Wasn't on the radio either this evening.

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What a crying shame , RIP

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Had to post agian, just finished catching up with the Philip Island race. It was strange hearing all the chat about Marco and the next season. It's a huge loss to MotoGP, absolutely gutted.

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Just watched the race and a little obituary video the BBC have put together. Feel really ill thinking about it and think the grids going to be massively void for the next few years at least. RIP Marco Simoncelli.

Not really a Fan of the racing but morbidly made an effort to view the incident after speaking with Tom who told me the riders lid came off which I found astonishing.
Having seen it now all I can say is thank f**k the poor bugger knew nothing about it.
RIP