Simoncelli's mortal remains are already in Italy

The casket with the remains of the Italian rider Marco Simoncelli has come early in the morning at Rome's Fiumicino airport and accompanied from Malaysia, where he was killed on Sunday by her father Paolo, his girlfriend Kate Fretti and his friend and mate Valentino Rossi.

The flight from Kuala Lumpur became the capital at the 6.10 and Simoncelli's body was received by the President of CONI (Italian Olympic Committee), Gianni Petrucci, reports gazzetta.it.

According to Petrucci, the father of the pilot, very distraught and near tears, could not find the words to land in Italy. "Sunday and we realized how much she loved this guy. He was a boy always quiet and attentive. Now we are here to show the care that we had. Now we can pray and God rest his soul" he said.

Simoncelli's casket, which was escorted by many airport workers remained in the deposit of Fiumicino, where they put an Italian flag, some pictures of the pilot, his back, the '58 'and the phrase "Ciao, Sic'.

His father, Paolo Simoncelli, wanted to thank the press present. "Thanks, Marco has always been available to you all, I hope to do the same. Many thanks to everyone," said he turned to the fans and said: "A kiss to all."

The chapel will be installed in Coriano , the city where he lived, tonight. During the day this will be private and open to the public Wednesday at the Teatro Comunale. The funeral will be Thursday.

Rossi, severely affected

Moreover, Valentino Rossi was very affected . "Marco was a great and never forget him. Right now I have not thinking about anything. I talked to Paul, we hugged. I have many memories because we spent many days together, training and dedicating time to the engine, our passion.

'Il Dottore' also wanted to deny the rumors about a possible withdrawal. "I never said anything like that," he said although it is affected. "We know that something is one thing that can happen," he concluded.

On arrival at the Italian capital, many fans, about a hundred, have paid tribute with a long applause and shouting of "Gladiator" .

Later, a hearse with the coffin of Simoncelli has left Rome airport Coriano direction , the pilot's hometown and where his family currently resides. Is expected to arrive there around 14.30 hours.