1. Marco Simoncelli

2. Marco Simoncelli-Personal details
Born: 20 January 1987
Died: 23 October 2011 (age 24) Sepang, Malaysia
Bike number: 58

4. 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

6. 125cc (2002–2005)
August 2002 Simoncelli made his first Grand Prix appearance
He was driving an Aprilia bike with a number 37.

8. 250cc (2006–2009) In 2006, Simoncelli stepped up to the 250cc class.
He joined the Metis Gilera team

10. MotoGP In 2010 Simoncelli stepped up to MotoGP.
His best MotoGP finish was second place in the Australian GP at Phillip Island.

12. Death
On 23 October 2011