Gresini teams to race in tribute to Simoncelli
Added on Monday, October 31st, 2011 by Carole Nash Editor
Gresini teams to race in tribute to Simoncelli
Both the MotoGP and Moto2 teams run by Fausto Gresini will be represented on track this weekend, with the team paying tribute to the late Marco Simoncelli.
Hiroshi Aoyama will ride in the MotoGP season finale in Valencia, whilst Michele Pirro and Yuki Takahashi will compete in the final Moto2 race of 2011.
“The decision to participate was not an easy one, but we have made this choice as it is what Marco would have wanted,” said team manager Fausto Gresini.
“Going out on track at Valencia is definitely the best way to honour him by doing what he most loved to do: Ride and experience the world of MotoGP. This is why I believe that the best show of affection that we can make to Marco is by lining up our teams and riders for this race.
“‘Super Sic’ will be present in the hearts of Hiroshi Aoyama, Michele Pirro and Yuki Takahashi, and I am sure that they will give him a most fitting tribute with their performances on Sunday.”
