Tragic week continues as Simoncelli killed

SEPANG, Malaysia: Italian rider Marco Simoncelli was killed after a horrific crash yesterday which forced the cancellation of the Malaysian MotoGP.

The crash occurred just minutes after the race began when the 24-year-old Honda rider's bike veered across the track and into the paths of riders Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi.

Simoncelli's helmet was knocked off in the ensuing collision on turn 11. MotoGP later announced his death on its website.

''Marco Simoncelli succumbed to injuries sustained in Malaysia,'' the announcement said.   Read Full