World champion Valentino Rossi pays tribute to Japanese rider Shoya Tomizawa, who was killed in a horror smash in San Marino yesterday.
Tomizawa, 19, died when he fell at high speed and was hit by a bike from Alex de Angelis and Scott Redding in Moto2 race ahead of Grand Prix of San Marino. Tim Suter rider (below) was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries.
Rossi, 31, described the accident as "horrific" and said he feared the worst.
Italian saying: "I saw the accident on TV and it was scary I thought he was dead ..
Alex de Angelis certainly will never forget racing on home turf, San Marino, on September 5, 2010 when he was so "close" with Japanese young driver deaths, Shoya Tomizawa.
In Moto2 class race at Misano circuit Tomizawa for his life after falling off his motorbike, then press the two drivers behind him, which of course drove very fast.
De Angelis is one of two drivers. The others are Scott Redding, who looks more "hand down" to grind Tomizawa.De Angelis and body slammed from Redding to join with the horse, dragged so far down the gravel.
But they're really lucky compared Tomizawa. Rider 19 years, after "vacillate" in the circuit asphalt, his body did not move immediately. Efforts to help him have done, including him to the hospital. But the fate of another talk, Tomizawa died.
Through the official website of De Angelis, who was born in the town of Rimini, San Marino, 26 years ago, giving the expression of regret over the tragedy. There was not much he said, the only one paragraph:
"I am very sorry about what happened to Shoya. I am with my family and all who loved him. After the accident I still do not know what the consequences are dramatic. And now I do not want to add anything more. At times like this , becomes less important. "
Meanwhile, Redding have not received their comments. British drivers are only 17 years old when he tripped over a big enough hit Tomizawa, but lucky because of injuries received relatively mild.
Team Manager, Michael Barthomely, has made the statement after the race finished, while the critical Tomizawa. And like everyone else, he and his team feel very sad because of an accident.
SHOYA TOMIZAWA VIDEO IN YOUTUBE
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