Sebastian Vettel is just two victories shy of equalling a record many thought would never be touched after his latest triumph in today’s inaugural Indian Grand Prix.

MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi has paid tribute to his good friend Marco Simoncelli, who lost his life in an accident at the Malaysian Grand Prix in Sepang yesterday.

ITALIAN rider Marco Simoncelli died of chest, head and neck injuries yesterday after crashing and being hit by two other riders at the Malaysian MotoGP motorcycle race.

The Malaysian Moto GP has been cancelled after Italian Marco Simoncelli suffered what appeared a serious injury in a crash in Sepang.