Alex de Angelis and the Forward Racing team dedicated their surprise Sepang Moto2 win to MotoGP star Marco Simoncelli, who lost his life at the♛ circuit one year ago.

de Angelis took his first victory of the season in a wet race stopped early 🏅due to the🅷 conditions.

"It was crazy today because the conditions changed all the time, but I made a very good𝓡 first lap and made a lot of overtakes," said de ꧅Angelis, who had qualified in ninth.

"The bike felt perfect, I braked how and where I wanted, I w🌼as able to ride in a very comfortable way. When it started to rain heavily I didn't want to risk it and the wise decision made by race direction to red flag the race favoured me👍.

"I just want to say, one year has 𒉰passed and we don't forget: 'Ciao Marco'."

Team owner Giovanni Cuzari added: "I would lꦐike to thank Alex for this victory and the team for their hard work, our sponsors for their support but a very special thank you to Marco Simoncelli, who I believe has watched over us today.

"I would like to dedicate this victory to 🌠him. M🤪arco, you will always be in our hearts."

Anthony West (QMMF) and Gino Rea (Gresinꦚi) joined de Angelis on the Sepang rostrum.