(FILES) This file photo taken on October 22, 2011 shows Honda rider Marco Simoncelli of Italy riding during the qualifying practice session ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix MotoGP motorcycling race at Sepang. Honda rider Marco Simoncelli has died of injuries sustained in a crash on October 23, 2011 that resulted in the cancellation of the Malaysian MotoGP, a race official said. AFP PHOTO / FILES / SAEED KHAN (Photo credit should read SAEED KHAN/AFP/Getty Images)