Valentino Rossi and the story of Mugello: pt.1 Valentino's iconic helmets

Valentino Rossi's connection with the Italian Grand Prix has never been short of emotion. From his seven consecutive race victories, through to the anguish of 2010 and the return on a Ducati machine to its spiritual home, the race has always left a huge impression on the tens of thousands who come to idolise him. Starting in 2002 the Mugello story took an added twist and tradition of a one-off helmet which was often dedicated to Italy and his fans. Never short on imagination or humour Valentino's delivered a sense of fun and an insight into his private thoughts each year. The 2012 story will be unknown to the world, as is tradition, until Valentino produces the helmet on Saturday morning but the best place to start is to look through some of his own personal favourites form years gone by.

The Mugello story continues with Aldo Drudi and Valentino sharing some of the behind the scenes work that goes into the helmets.

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[sujith ragav]

shit i dono y some people hate rossi. he is the only legend of moto gp, and a man of simplicity. and a overall champion hats off.

hate the person who dislikes rossi. fuck off

[jkea2013]

Rosi is a legend

[nkko7]

LEYEND VR46 EVERRR THE BEST PILOT OF MOTO GP IN THE HISTORY FOR MII....

[McOlds24]

Vale sei un mitoooo!!!

[Matteo Niccolai]

I'm Italian and i'm a fan of Valentino Rossi, but i can't listen his English!! It's HORRIBLE!!!

[Pedro Lara]

Viva Rossi siempre

[valentinorossirules]

i love rossi as you see hahaha

[RFB1203]

Can't wait  to see you rising back to podium again!!!

Good Luck Vale... always with you

[MrSugabutt]

The one and only passing Legend. Viva Rossi!

[rattydocarthur]

Hey Val

[KerryDoan]

rossi is back with yamaha 2013-14 spread the word!