Marco Simoncelli
Marco Simoncelli-Personal details
Born: 20 January 1987 Died: 23 October 2011 (age 24)
Sepang, Malaysia Bike number: 58
Early career
Marco Simoncelli was born in Cattolica but grew up and lived in Coriano.
He started racing minibikes at the age of seven
In 2002, he competed and won the European 125cc Championship
125cc (2002–2005)
August 2002 Simoncelli made his first Grand Prix appearance
He was driving an Aprilia bike with a number 37.
250cc (2006–2009)
In 2006, Simoncelli stepped up to the 250cc class.
He joined the Metis Gilera team
MotoGP
In 2010 Simoncelli stepped up to MotoGP. His best MotoGP finish was second place
in the Australian GP at Phillip Island.
Death
On 23 October 2011
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