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The bridge between MotoGP and Formula 1 is definitely getting busier and busier. Recently, we know that Marc Márquez and Lewis Hamilton discussed a moment to spend together on a circuit with an exchange of cars. During the last Italian Grand Prix in the major motorsport category, McLaren driver Lando Norris wore the colors of Valentino Rossi of whom he has been a fan since his childhood. In Misano, the Doctor adopted the sign of allegiance of the 19-year-old pilot…

Lando Norris had, incidentally, spent a moment in the stands of the MotoGP British Grand Prix with his avowed idol Valentino Rossi. The preliminaries to a more serious tribute by resuming his functions in the competition. The Englishman thus wore a helmet in Monza reminiscent of that of the man from Tavullia. Even his boots were reminiscent of the Doctor's war paint.

In Misano, the Yamaha official commented on this initiative: “ for me, it's an honor. At the start of this season, new drivers arrived like Lando Norris and Alexander Albon. They said they grew up following MotoGP and following me too. So these are my fans. That's good, I like this situation. »

Vale adds on crash.net: “ Lando did a good job. Now we're going to swap our helmets as soon as possible. I met him at Silverstone, and he's a good guy. He is very young since he is 19 years old, but he is already more mature than his years and he also already has a lot of experience. So I'm his fan too. »

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