ADDING his respects James Toseland believes that the MotoGP championship must go on in a 'massive tribute' to the life of Marco Simoncelli.
"It was a freak accident," Toseland told BBC Sport. "There's nothing much more we can do to make the sport safer.
"The ultimate price is that you lose your life. This is a dangerous job. "Marco was such a likeable lad, I think everybody envied his hairstyle, charisma and will to win. He was a lovely, quiet lad away from the track but once he pulled his helmet on, he was the most ferocious winner out there.
"He was a great champion and he was already looking like a superstar in MotoGP." said the former MotoGP rider and double World Superbike champion.
Toseland also spoke of his former Tech 3 team mate Colin Edwards who, along with Valentino Rossi, was unfortunately involved in the incident. Edwards was injured in the crash suffering a dislocated shoulder and ligaments along with suspected fractures to both wrists and his left heel.
"Colin was so unlucky to be in the wrong place at the wrong time," said Toseland. "It could have been any motorcycle rider on that day, but unfortunately it was Colin.
"I sent him a text message yesterday saying I was thinking about him. He must be feeling dreadful but there was nothing he could do. It happened so quickly and incidents like this happen so rarely, especially with all the safety gear we have. It will take a while, but I hope Colin can move on and try to put it to the back of his mind."
Toseland, who retired from racing due to injury, commented on the speculation that Gresini Honda would withdraw from the final round at Valencia. "I don't think the championship should stop. It needs to go on and it would be a massive tribute to Marco. It's what happens. Motorcycling is a great, great sport and there a lot of people who love it. Yes, it's a real shock but it will go on."
source: visordown
