GRESINI racing will take part in last race of the season at Valencia this weekend, in memory of Marco Simoncelli.

Fausto Gresini had originally stated that the team would attend the final round of the season, but had yet to decide whether his team would compete.

However, the Italian team has now announced they will race at Valencia in memory of Simoncelli, with his team mate Hiroshi Aoyama representing the satellite Honda team in MotoGP alongside Yuki Takahashi and Michele Pirro in the Moto2 class.

The team will still assemble Simoncelli's side of the garage in tribute to their rider.

Team manager, Fausto Gresini said: The decision to participate was not an easy one, but we have made this choice as it is what Marco would have wanted. Going out on track at Valencia is definitely the best way to honour him by doing what he most loved to do: Ride and experience the world of MotoGP.

“This is why I believe that the best show of affection that we can make to Marco is by lining up our teams and riders for this race. ‘Super Sic’ will be present in the hearts of Hiroshi Aoyama, Michele Pirro and Yuki Takahashi, and I am sure that they will give him a most fitting tribute with their performances on Sunday.”

A minute silence will also take place at Valencia. Simoncelli's father, Paolo said he would like a minute of 'noise and chaos' - from the 125, Moto2 and MotoGP bikes revving together - in Marco's honour, a fitting tribute to MotoGP's exciting racer.