miss-machine:

There aren’t really adequate words that can describe the way that I feel right now, nor are there adequate words to describe just how much Marco was loved by everyone in the MotoGP family. But I will endeavour to put my feelings in to words as best I can.

Marco, you will be greatly missed, not just by me but by every person who calls themself a MotoGP fan. Without you, this championship would not have been what it was this year. You brought back the excitement we needed in this championship, with a real give ‘em hell attitude and an uncompromising will to be the best you could and take no prisoners along the way. You may never have had the opportunity to win a MotoGP race, but I know that one day you would have been a MotoGP World Champion. I still can’t believe that you’re not going to walk out of the medical centre with that huge grin on your face and get back on the bike. It feels unreal that we’ll never have the pleasure of seeing you race again.

My condolences go out to all of Marco’s family and friends, everyone that knew him or had the pleasure of meeting him and to all his fans who will miss him beyond measure.

Finally, thank you Marco. Thank you for just being you.

Rest in Peace.