Valentino Rossi Introduces “Winter Test” AGV Helmet at Sepang A concussed seagull dominates the custom Pista GP helmet worn by Ducati factory rider Andrea Iannone.

Not all the attention at this week’s three-day MotoGP preseason test at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia is on new Michelin tires and Magneti Marelli “common” software. AGV helmets worn by Valentino Rossi and Andrea Iannone to commemorate the occasion turned heads, as well. Before testing began Monday morning, Rossi unveiled his “Winter Test” Pista GP emblazoned with a snowman, among other details. AGV regularly produces often-popular replicas of these kinds of special graphics, which are usually a collaboration between the Movistar Yamaha rider and artist Aldo Drudi. The left side of the helmet features snowflakes on a blue background, while a smiling snowman wearing a yellow Yamaha hat and scarf stretches from the top of the helmet to the faceshield. Rossi’s number, 46, is drawn in yellow on the back of the helmet.

We are sweating it out here in Sepang and the Rider has a snowman on his skid lid for "winter testing! pic.twitter.com/xHUxAtSwwZ

— Alex Briggs (@Alex__Briggs) February 1, 2016

While Rossi has been wearing AGV helmets for two decades, Iannone is new to the Italian brand. The top of the factory Ducati rider's Pista GP is red and shows a white seagull with a dazed expression. (Iannone clobbered a seagull while leading last year’s Australian GP.) Sides and back carry the Italian’s nickname, “The Maniac,” and “Ducati.”

Heads up: "Today we only did a few laps with the new bike," Andrea Iannone said following Monday's rain-shortened test. "We've got two more days in which to make progress and understand the new Desmosedici GP in detail.”

Now back to the business of MotoGP testing… Story courtesy of MotoAmerica.com.

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