McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris says nine-time motorcycle world champion Valentino Rossi helped inspire him “to be who I am today”. Norris has made no secret of his adoration for Yamaha MotoGP rider Rossi, even going as far as designing a special tribute helmet and boots for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza last year. Rossi met with Norris at the British MotoGP round at Silverstone in August (pictured above), marking the first time the youngster had met his racing hero. Norris opened up about the influence Rossi had on his racing career and life when speaking at Autosport International last week. “I started watching Valentino before I started watching Formula 1, when I was like...
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