http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDrgoEvQtTA

MARCO SIMONCELLI has died after a horror crash at the Malaysian MotoGP in Sepang.
The race was cancelled when Gresini Honda rider Simoncelli fell on the second lap and was hit by Colin Edwards and then Valentino Rossi as he slid across the track.

Simoncelli's helmet was knocked off and he was immediately rushed to the on-site medical centre for treatment.

But the 24-year-old Italian, who was left motionless on the track after the impact, could not be saved.

Newly-crowned MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner said: "As soon as I saw the footage it just makes you sick inside.

"Whenever the helmet comes off that's not a good sign."

Simoncelli's first podium finish came in the Czech Republic in August when he finished third but he bettered that with second at the Australian GP.

He started in the 125cc class in 2002 and moved up to 250cc in 2006.

The popular star claimed the 250cc world title in 2008 before joining MotoGP two years later.

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I'm not a big fan of motorsport, but it sadden me to see people died in sports event. And he was very young too, 24 years old.

thats terrible :(

:(

RIP

At least he died doing what he loved.

RIP.

He was only a couple of months older than me :/

Rest in Peace Marco. Enjoy the laps at the giant raceway in the sky.

Jesus another vehicular sport death? Rest in peace man.

I just heard about that, it 's really terrible. Rossi could do nothing. Last week, Dan Wheldon and now, Sic. Very sad for racing fans. RIP