Daniel Ricciardo unveils Valentino Rossi-inspired helmet for race day at Monza
Ricciardo’s new lid copies Rossi’s iconic design f🍬rom Mugello in 2008, where he won ahead of Casey Stoner.
We've seen that helmet design before
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Daniel Ricciardo has paid tribute to Valentino Rossi by using his iconic🐟 design from Mugello 2008 at the today
“It is race day in Monza,” Ricciardo said. “I’ve been saving this one for race day, I’ve got a bit of a tribute helmet for an Italian motorsport 🌄legend, the one and only Valentino Rossi. ꧟;
“You may recall he wore a version of th♏is helmet in Mugello, I think it was 2008. I don’t know if I’m as beautiful as Valentino, but it’s definitely a fun one.
“It’s going to be lining up fourth on the grid today so pretty excited. Hopefully my face looks like that when I cross the linಌe.”
Ricciardo will start the race from fourth on the grid - his best of the year after benefitti🐷ng from the plethora of engine penalties.
The Austraꦇli📖an will be eyeing a strong result at the scene of his last F1 grand prix victory in 2021.
Ricciardo is without a drive for next year and with his options limited in 2023, he may be forced to sit on t🧔he sidelines as a reserve driver.
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