Grazie Vale! This inscription in honor of Valentino Rossi was everywhere on the Misano track on Sunday, which hosted a new MotoGP Grand Prix and the last of Valentino Rossi on his land. Bright yellow was even on his VR46 motorcycles and the suits of his academy riders. But in the stands, one of the 35 fans who came can very personally thank the Doctor. Because he made it much richer at the end of the day than when he got up in the morning...
It was exactly in the right trajectory of a unique helmet thrown by the idol of an entire people who, stunned by the gesture, did not even contest the trophy from the one who grabbed it in flight. But the fact is there: Valentino Rossi launched into the stand ARE helmet, a unique, historical example, hand decorated by the artist Drudi. A painting that doesn't exist anywhere else. And this helmet was worn during the last Grand Prix in Italy of Valentino Rossi.
Valentino Rossi offered more than 100 euros to a fan
All this to say that the average fan has become a celebrity in his own right in a split second. And rich. Of how many ? On Mowmag, we indulged in an evaluation in view of certain auctions concerning the relics of great champions. In the world of motorsport, until now the most expensive helmet ever sold belonged to Ayrton Senna, worn in 1990 and sold to 162 000 euros. Another helmet from the Brazilian champion, from 1991, reached 86.200 euros.
Michael Schumacher, on the other hand, with his 2000 helmet made a total of 52.000 euros, while the German ace's 2004 helmet was sold for 41.600 euros. Among others, even the one worn by Lewis Hamilton in 2012 managed to reach €54, equaling the figure achieved by Prost's helmet in 600.
The feeling is therefore that Valentino's helmet could easily exceed €100 at auction. On the condition that its lucky owner decides to part with it… But admit that it was worth it to take his ticket in the stand.
