Security Sepang Circuit, Malaysia will be increased after the incident that resulted in the death of a young star of MotoGP, Marco Simoncelli. However, the circuit is not to blame for the tragedy.
Simoncelli died from an accident that occurred while racing series MotoGP Malaysia, Sunday (23/10). Simoncelli death shocked the racing world, let alone place only a week after IndyCar driver, Dan Wheldon, was killed in an accident in Las Vegas.
Simoncelli tragedy adds to the conversation about the dangers that surround the racing world. Chairman of Sepang International Circuit, Mokhzani Mahathir, said that if the first fatal incident that occurred in Sepang, will make this circuit increases its safety standards.
"The organizer Sepang race, should consider increasing the safety of all sides," said Mokhzani.
Mokhzani said that motorcycling International Federation will investigate the accident, which occurred early in the race, as well as make the Moto GP class racing was canceled.
"We'll see the results (investigation) that, if we can do," he added.
Sepang Circuit is known as a challenging tracks with hot temperatures, humidity, and frequent rain. Nevertheless, on Sunday, the conditions at Sepang is quite dry, and even tended to blistering.
It does not explain clearly about what caused the accident.
Despite this incident, still Sepang will host the Malaysian Formula 1 racing series, and other racing-racing. Mokhzani safe to believe that the Sepang circuit.