MotoGP: a heartfelt tribute to Simoncelli and Gresini at Misano

The fans in attendance at Misano from 22 to 24 October are in for an emotional weekend, as the world championship returns to the Riviera for the Made in Italy and Emilia Romagna GP.

A tree for Marco

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The race will take place at the track dedicated to Marco Simoncelli, exactly ten years after his passing. And so it is fitting that on Saturday 23, a special event will mark the anniversary of Sic’s tragic death. After the qualifying session, a ceremony will be held at the Quercia turn, where an oak tree (the Italian word 'quercia' meaning oak) will be planted in memory of the Italian rider. A little like Sepang, where a palm was planted close to the corner at which Marco lost his life in 2011.

A lap of honour for Fausto

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And this won’t be the only touching moment as Saturday will also see Luca Gresini head out on track with the Garelli 125 with which his father Fausto won the 125 world title. Luca will be joined by the current Gresini Racing Moto2 and Moto3 riders, who will use a special livery to remember the manager, who passed just a few months ago.

Translated by Heather Watson

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