Malaysian MotoGP called off after collision

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Malaysian MotoGP was called off after one lap after Italian rider Simoncelli died in an accident.

24 October,2011 03:10 am

Marco Simoncelli lost control of his Honda at turn 11, but his bike regained partial grip and pulled him back across the track, straight into the path of Edwards and Rossi.Simoncellis helmet was ripped off in the incident and he was motionless on the track after the collision. He had been fourth at the end of lap one. Edwards also fell but escaped serious injury, while Rossi was able to return to the pits.The race was red-flagged and organizers announced later it would be canceled to focus on treating Simoncelli.