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Kevin Schwantz to lead Simoncelli lap of honour
Kevin Schwantz to ride Marco Simoncelli's RC212V during a lap of honour by riders from all three classes at Valencia - followed by a two-minute firecracker display.
Viva Valencia! Celebrity riders complete charity journey
"The point of the whole trip is to show people that motorcycles save lives" - Matt Roberts
PICS: Valentino Rossi's helmet tribute to Simoncelli
"Sic, this helmet is for you!" - Valentino Rossi.
Hayes: Difficult and scary MotoGP debut
"My first day in MotoGP has been very difficult and quite scary at times to be honest. Before I went out this morning I don't think I have ever been so nervous in my life" - Josh Hayes.
Capirossi to run Simoncelli's #58 for final race
"I want to use Marco's number 58 on my bike for this race. I really hope he is happy about that and that I can achieve the same result as he could" - Loris Capirossi.
Rossi to run helmet design dedicated to Simoncelli
Valentino Rossi's manager Davide Brivio has revealed that Valentino Rossi will run a special helmet design in memory of close friend Marco Simoncelli, during thus weekend's Valencia MotoGP season finale.
Pedrosa: We will all have Marco in our thoughts
"This weekend we will all have Marco in our thoughts and I hope the fans show their respect and appreciation to him, as the whole MotoGP family will do" - Dani Pedrosa.
Dovizioso 'empty' after loss of 'great rival' Simoncelli
"I have raced with Marco throughout my whole career, he was 'the rival' and now that he is no longer with us, he has left a big void and I want to convert this feeling of emptiness to determination" - Andrea Dovizioso.
Czech fans pay tribute to Simoncelli
More than 1,500 Czech fans honour the memory of Marco Simoncelli.
Hayes in for Edwards, who will replace Lorenzo?
Yamaha "want something other than a regular test rider".
Colin Edwards gives injury update, will miss Valencia
"I watched Marco's funeral yesterday and I really wish I could have been there... Valentino spoke to Marco's family on my behalf and I thank him for that" - Colin Edwards.
Marco Simoncelli: 1987-2011
"Marco Simoncelli was a passionate rider bubbling over with a challenging spirit and blessed with a cheerful personality" - Takanobu Ito, President and CEO of Honda.
Friends, rivals salute Simoncelli at funeral ceremony
Family, fans, friends and rivals say a final farewell to MotoGP star Marco Simoncelli.
Simoncelli's father: Marco was a warrior
"Marco was a warrior. He never gave up... that's why he didn't try to leave the bike." - Paolo Simoncelli.
Aoyama pays tribute to team-mate Simoncelli
Marco Simoncelli's team-mate Hiroshi Aoyama pays tribute to his fallen counterpart.
Edwards 'holding up ok', suspects further injuries
"I feel sad for the whole MotoGP community right now, my heart is heavy for everyone affected, from family to fans. God speed my friend, u will be missed" - Colin Edwards.
Brivio: Rossi will not retire
"Many are asking about Vale stopping races. This [is] absolutely [not] true" - Davide Brivio.
Valentino Rossi: Simoncelli was like a brother
"Sic for me was like a youngest brother. So strong on track and so sweet in the normal life. I will miss him a lot" - Valentino Rossi.
MotoGP Race Direction holds Simoncelli press conference
"Our sympathies go to his family and we want to show every respect possible to Marco" - Paul Butler, MotoGP Race Director.
Colin Edwards dislocates shoulder in Sepang tragedy
"...his thoughts and prayers are with Simoncelli and the Gresini Honda family"
Tributes paid to MotoGP star Marco Simoncelli
"I was very impressed by his speed, talent and determination... Marco Simoncelli's qualities reminded me of Gilles Villeneuve and now, fate has chosen to link them in this tragic fashion" - Luca di Montezemolo, Ferrari President.
Marco Simoncelli dies from Sepang MotoGP injuries
Marco Simoncelli passes away after Malaysian MotoGP accident.
Serious accident for Marco Simoncelli stops Sepang MotoGP
Sepang MotoGP race halted after early accident for Marco Simoncelli, Colin Edwards and Valentino Rossi.
125: Terol pole, Zarco drama at Sepang
Nico Terol takes pole position for the Malaysian 125cc Grand Prix at Sepang.