SIC58 – Marco Simoncelli is still alive in the hearts of all the Italian fans. And not only. He died in Sepang, in 2011. The unforgettable pilot comes alive in an exhibition created by his father, Paolo. It is located in a new shopping mall, in Northern Italy. Motorlands was there.
Yesterday, so many people were in Arese, near Milan, for Paolo Simoncelli. They saw the new exhibition. But they also met the future’s champions. The SIC58 Racing Team. Paolo Simoncelli confirmed that next year the team will take part for the first time in the Moto 3 World Championship. The new team will compose by Tony Arbolino. And a new young rider. But now we don’t know the name. Paolo Simoncelli considers Arbolino a great driver and a future champion. So, Marco Simoncelli’s father with the SIC58 racing team follows in the footsteps of Valentino Rossi. He wants to create champions of the future. So, we will be able to see these young people fight for the MotoGP World Title.
He will be the Only SIC58
Marco Simoncelli will be the only 58. Dorna withdrew it. No pilot can no longer use the number 58 on their bikes. In any class of the World Championship. Before the San Marino GP, Carmelo Ezpeleta gave a small trophy to Paolo Simoncelli. You can see it in the photo. Almost 5 years since the Sic’s tragic death, Marco Simoncelli Foundation collected the necessary funds for a great project. The creation of a structure to accommodate the most disadvantaged people.
The new building will have three floors. It has a total of 1,700 square meters. In addition to the 10,500 square meters of outdoor area. They have three years to complete the works. It will have a swimming pool and sports facilities. But also recreational areas and a large green area available to guests.