Paolo Simoncelli opened his heart to speak about the memory of his son Marco, who tragically died in 2011 during the Malaysian Grand Prix. The founder of the Sic58 Squadra Corse team to honor his legendary son's legacy, the Italian team owner spoke with rare restraint about his grieving process and the importance of having given his child a fulfilling life. Between the vivid memories he shares with Valentino Rossi and a compassionate clarification of a recent media statement regarding Pecco Bagnaia, the patriarch offers a life lesson imbued with humanity and dignity.
The absence of regrets and the birth of the Sic58 Squadra Corse
Reflecting on the family earthquake caused by the loss of his son and the founding of his racing team, Paolo Simoncelli explains how the family managed to stand strong in the face of the inconceivable. “ Looking away would be the easiest thing to do, and I think that’s what happens in 95% of cases . It’s an immense pain; it turns your life upside down overnight, it completely destabilizes you. I must say that the presence of Martina, Marco’s sister, helped us a lot. And then, above all, what helped my wife and me so much was knowing that we made the right choice. In other words, we have no regrets . We did everything we could to make Marco happy. Marco was happy when he died because he was doing what he wanted more than anything, ” he confides, his emotion barely contained, to FanPage.
The unbreakable bond and shared dreams between Marco Simoncelli and Valentino Rossi
The team boss also spoke of the brotherly relationship between his son and "The Doctor," deeply affected by the Sepang tragedy. " Marco and Vale always had a fantastic relationship . At La Cava, in the restaurant, they had a lot of fun, and Marco learned a great deal during that time. Marco considered him a friend; he loved him very much. Of course, what happened and the way it happened were difficult for him too, because life is strange . Incredible coincidences. From time to time, we talk, we see each other, we hug, he tells me he dreams about him sometimes. It happens to me too; it's normal , " the Italian manager recounted, sealing the indelible memory of number 58 within the extended Tavullia family.
The affectionate clarification towards Pecco Bagnaia
Finally, Paolo Simoncelli was keen to definitively extinguish the media firestorm sparked by his recent remarks about Pecco Bagnaia, whom he had advised to remain silent during a tense moment. " I didn't mean anything against Bagnaia, I love Pecco. I expressed my opinion, but not to create controversy. There are times, as I experienced with Marco too, difficult moments when it's perhaps better to remain silent and act as if nothing happened, to make light of it. That's what I meant, nothing else that some might have invented . I didn't intend to speak ill of him ," he clarified kindly, concerned with protecting the Italian champion from unnecessary pressure.
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