{"id":68647,"date":"2020-07-18T17:07:28","date_gmt":"2020-07-18T16:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/?p=68647"},"modified":"2023-05-06T21:49:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-06T20:49:55","slug":"safety-in-style-motogp-face-masks-reviewed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/art-design\/safety-in-style-motogp-face-masks-reviewed\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety in style – MotoGP face masks reviewed"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A fortnight after Formula One made a successful return to racing, their two-wheeled counterparts in MotoGP took to the tarmac once again in Spain.<\/p>\n

With protection against COVID-19 of paramount importance, the selection of F1 face masks<\/a> used by the teams showed that precautions could be taken while looking stylish and incorporating their well-established branding.<\/p>\n

Not wishing to be outdone, the riders and teams of MotoGP have stepped up and have been seen sporting a range of branded face masks at Jerez for the first race of the season.<\/p>\n

However, the main difference between the two forms of elite motorsport is that the MotoGP face masks seem to be more customised to the branding of the rider, as opposed to the teams as they are in F1.<\/p>\n

Once again, we decided to take a look at the various face mask designs that were on show.<\/p>\n

Monster Energy Yamaha<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Valentino Rossi<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s fair to say that the Doctor\u2019s best days on the track are behind him. At the age of 41, the last of his 9 championships came 11 years ago and he hasn\u2019t crossed the finish line in first place since Assen in 2017.<\/p>\n

However, despite this comparative lack of success, Rossi is still as popular as ever and has arguably the most recognisable branding in motorsport. Given the bright colours that are normally associated with the Italian and his unique crash helmet and merchandising styles, it\u2019s therefore surprising that his face mask his quite understated. It’s all black with a subtle VR46 on the lower right cheek as photographed here (middle<\/em>).<\/p>\n

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Italians do it better \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 2020 COVID edition
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\u2014 Danilo Petrucci (@Petrux9) July 16, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n