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the end of the Roman consular Flaminia , here we are ready for the first stage up to Coriano , just over ten kilometres away , where Marco Simoncelli was born , a pilot who , with his impetuosity and personality , was able to embody the strengths and weaknesses of the people of Romagna like no one else . Simoncelli is a personality that continues to ensure that , especially on the days of the Grand Prix , many enthusiasts come up here to pay homage to the stele that remembers him and to say hello . Yes , because the Misano World Circuit , now named after Marco Simoncelli , is close by , not more than ten kilometres . Misano is a circuit born in the 1970s in the aftermath of the fatal accident of Angelo Bergamonti ( MV Agusta ) in Riccione , when it was clear that it would not be possible to continue with racing on city road circuits due to their danger . Since then , gigantic steps forward have been made and it is no coincidence
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