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From press release
Former World Championship Grand Prix race winner Doriano Romboni passed away on Saturday afternoon at the Santa Maria Goretti hospital in Latina, after suffering an accident during the Sic Supermoto Day.
The event, which was stopped after Romboni's death, was to honour the late Marco Simoncelli, who died during a MotoGP race in 2011.
Federazione Motociclistica Italiana President Paolo Sesti commented: "After the tragic accident which claimed the life of Doriano Romboni we have cancelled the event as a sign of mourning and respect for Doriano and his family, to whom we show our support at this difficult time.
"In losing Doriano we lose a generous rider, a highly valued personality and a great coach, who was dearly loved and appreciated by everyone involved in international motorcycling."
Auto123.com's thoughts are with the family and friends of Doriano Romboni.
Former World Championship Grand Prix race winner Doriano Romboni passed away on Saturday afternoon at the Santa Maria Goretti hospital in Latina, after suffering an accident during the Sic Supermoto Day.
The event, which was stopped after Romboni's death, was to honour the late Marco Simoncelli, who died during a MotoGP race in 2011.
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| Marco Simoncelli (Photo: MotoGP) |
Federazione Motociclistica Italiana President Paolo Sesti commented: "After the tragic accident which claimed the life of Doriano Romboni we have cancelled the event as a sign of mourning and respect for Doriano and his family, to whom we show our support at this difficult time.
"In losing Doriano we lose a generous rider, a highly valued personality and a great coach, who was dearly loved and appreciated by everyone involved in international motorcycling."
Auto123.com's thoughts are with the family and friends of Doriano Romboni.