The entire motorsport community was shocked and saddened by the passing of 2006 MotoGP champion, Nicky Hayden.
Fate often has a twisted, ironic way of striking one's life. Nicky spent years on the ragged edge of the racing track only to be taken away by something as innocent as a bicycle ride.
His passion for anything with wheels and an engine led him to test a DTM car in 2011. He is seen here behind the wheel of a Mercedes at Hockenheim, with David Coulthard by his side, offering a few pointers.
