I still can't believe this has happened, it was my birthday on sunday and woke up to this, not nice at all.
Just read the Motorcycle News with all the tributes e.t.c. Also been reading a lot of the stuff on the internet, thought his father gave a nice honest piece about him.
I also can't believe the trackside medics dropped the stretcher he was on, this happened when Tomizawa died too and is shocking. I understand that they are rushing and trying to do their best for the injured rider but it's not on, especially now its happened twice!
It's his funeral in Italy tomorrow, expecting 50,000 people around the area. Gresini are also going to travel to Valencia and set his pit garage up with his bike as a farewell, wish I was able to make it this year!
Having followed the Moto GP for years and having been to races in various different countries, fans all over the world loved him. He was the one I always went to support, my work van is covered in 'Super Sic' and #58 stickers. I was in Jerez this year when he was leading the race in the wet, we were sure he was going to win before he came off!
For me, he was the brightest and best thing in the Moto GP for years and it won't be the same without him. He was a future champion and would have only improved on the 1000cc bike next year
RIP Marco..............
Matt