Pictures: Rossi, Capirossi Italian GP helmets.

In true patriotic fashion, Valentino Rossi and Loris Capirossi are both sporting new helmets for their home Italian Grand Prix at Mugello this weekend.

The helmets, pictured, are both based around the red, white and green of the Italian flag - with Rossi's also making reference to his recent honorary doctorate from an Italian university.

Yamaha rider Rossi will start Sunday's race from pole position with Ducati mounted Capirossi qualifying in sixth.

Rossi`s Italian GP Helmet, Italian MotoGP, 2005
Rossi`s Italian GP Helmet, Italian MotoGP, 2005
© Gold and Goose

In true patriotic fashion, Valentino Rossi and Loris Capirossi are both sporting new helmets for their home Italian Grand Prix at Mugello this weekend.

The helmets, pictured, are both based around the red, white and green of the Italian flag - with Rossi's also making reference to his recent honorary doctorate from an Italian university.

Yamaha rider Rossi will start Sunday's race from pole position with Ducati mounted Capirossi qualifying in sixth.

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