Valentino Rossi receives unusual tribute - an enormous helmet which has broken a world record

Valentino Rossi unveiled a sculpture of a helmet which has broken the Guinness world record for the world’s biggest.
Valentino Rossi, Valencia MotoGP. 14 November 2021. Image courtesy of
Valentino Rossi, Valencia MotoGP. 14 November 2021. Image courtesy of

The huge helmet is in Pesaro, a꧋ city i🔯n Italy near Rossi’s hometown.

At four metres in height, by six mꦬetres in length, the helmet is now in the Guinness Book of Records.

 

It was made by Riccardo Sivelli from polystyrene, wood, iron and res🧸ins.

The visor has been designed in a 3D way so🦋 that approaching fans will have “the perception of observing Vale's eyes”, according to Sky Italia.

♌The local mayor said: “We wanted to beat the Guinness record, as Valentin🍌o did in his career.”

The legend of MotoGP, who won nine world 🎉titles, said: "My father was born here and my parents ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚmet in Pesaro. I grew up in Tavullia, but I come to Pesaro many times, it's my second home. 

"I am happy because, also thanks to me, many people have become passionate🐽. 

“People who have followed the bikes more closely and th🍸en now we have many young riders in MotoGP, who race for us. 

“So I hope all the fans keep🅷 watching the races and cheering."

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