MOTOGP » Rossi raises pace with pneumatic engine

Yes, Jorge Lorenzo used to ride with #48 but in the last years we only saw him with #1 so you tend to forget

His golden helmet design is a hint to his personal sponsor 'Chupa Chups', a famous Spanish lollipop brand that also sponsored Emilio Alzamora in the past. They come in many different flavours (very good actually, not overly sweet) and can be recognized by the colourfull wrapper (they sell in singles) with the brand logo on top.
The helmet design is an exact replica of that wrapper, you can actually see wrinkles at the sides and the logo on top, just like the real thing.
It is also why he (and Alzamora before him) are having a lollipop in their mouth at podium ceremonies.

Valentino Rossi wears the Aboriginee inspired helmet since Philip Island 2007,
you Australians should be proud that he honours your country in such a special way

It is handmade by Aldo Drudi (search for drudiperformance) who has been active in the racing world for years, donig helmet designs for the likes of Schantz, Doohan, Mamola, Rossi as well as bikes (special painted 1098 tricolore Ducati) and teams.

Vale also used Q's... Final day will tell much more...

Why would I be proud he pilfered a national art....Would Italians be proud if I wore past on my head...NO?

maybe because your a nobody.....

Who's Rico and where did he come from......Oh he's a nobody ......I see

Why so quiet ? ,Vali did as good as he could .

Gina was right: It IS Rossi. He is testing the golden colour: It goes on the bike at Brno when he seals the championship.

Brno...wheres your confidence...Casey had the WC sowen up by Laguna.

Morgue- Rossi wearing Aboriginal art work? Gee I wonder if he actually asked for the rights to use that artwork???? Proud of the clowns helmet my butt, please give me a break, its more likely he stole the design. I know you dont have a clue about Australian history or its Aboriginal culture Morgue it shows all to clearly by such a uneducated comment..... keep trying