In a ritual as anticipated as packing the sweaters away at the end of winter, AGV and Valentino Rossi have unveiled his latest custom designed helmet for Qatar. Enjoy.
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AGV AND VALENTINO ROSSI BRING 1970?s-INSPIRED ?SOLELUNA? DESIGN TO PISTA GP R HELMET
Nine-Time World Champion Unveils New Helmet Design At Grand Prix Of Qatar
Friday, March 16, 2018 ? DOHA, March 15, 2018 ? AGV and Valentino Rossi present the nine-time World Champion?s new MotoGP helmet, featuring an innovative take on the historic Soleluna (Sun and Moon) graphic, used by Rossi since the beginning of his career. The 2018 design of Rossi?s Pista GP R – the pinnacle of AGV?s racing helmets ? is a modern twist on designs from the 1970?s.

Valentino Rossi and legendary helmet designer, Aldo Drudi, collaborated to update the design of the AGV Pista GP R in a completely new and unique look compared to Rossi?s past helmet designs. The combination of technical support from AGV and design collaboration between Rossi and Drudi brings together the best of technology, safety and racing style.
Inspired by popular graphics from the 1970?s , the new Valentino Rossi helmet features linear shapes, color blocks that stand out on the shells, and the name of the rider.
Drudi?s creativity brought Rossi?s concept to life: a helmet that he would have worn should his racing career have taken place in the 1970?s, an idea the champion from Tavullia, Italy, has had in mind for years.
The design is a pron...