Ananda shocked over Melandrie's death

Ananda shocked over Melandrie's death

JAKARTA (JP): Ananda Mikola, Indonesia's rising Formula III
racing star, was shocked by the death of his teammate Alfredo
Melandrie of Italy who died Monday at the Faenza hospital in
Italy.

Melandrie, a member of the R.C. Motorsport club, died after
suffering head injuries in a car crash during practice on March 2
at the Mugello circuit in Italy. He was expected to compete in
the first leg of the Formula III race, together with Ananda, at
the circuit on March 29.

"I am saddened by Melandrie's death. I will try to forget the
tragedy and hopefully realize Melandrie's wish to give the best
for the R.C. Motorsport club," Ananda said from Italy, a release
from the Marloboro Humpuss team stated. (lnt)