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All special helmets for the United States Grand Prix

For the United States Grand Prix, several drivers revealed special helmets to celebrate the American race in Austin.

Published on 22/10/2022 à 09:45

Dorian Grangier

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All special helmets for the United States Grand Prix

Many drivers opted for a special helmet in Austin © Guanyu Zhou

Guanyu Zhou: the blue jean helmet

The Chinese driver will wear a helmet with a “blue jean” decoration from Free Practice 1 in Austin. A new original design for the residentAlfa Romeo this season after the “bubble tea” one in Singapore or the flashy one in Miami. 

Lance Stroll: the full leather helmet

The Canadian will wear a unique helmet with a leather appearance, using the design of his usual skin. We find in particular the two wings on the sides, a reference to the logo Aston Martin, as well as the maple leaf on the top to recall the flag of Canada.

Max Verstappen: the helmet “Stars and Stripes”

Max Verstappen gives a nod to one of the symbols of the United States, the “Stars and Stripes”, the national flag of the country. It includes the stars representing the 50 states that make up the United States of America.

Esteban Ocon: the Spiderman helmet

Big fan of the Marvel saga, Esteban Ocon adorned his helmet with red and the iconic Spiderman “spider web” design. The Frenchman even arrived at the Austin circuit wearing a t-shirt bearing the image of the superhero.

Mick Schumacher: the cowboy helmet

The pilot Haas will wear a helmet tribute to his sister, Gina Schumacher, champion equestrian and reigning, a “western” dressage discipline, all on a red-orange background to imitate a sunset.

Pierre Gasly: ​​the golden helmet

Tribute to the state of Texas for Pierre Gasly. The Norman will feature a gold design, with the star of the Texan flag and the motto “The Lone Star State” on an imitation wood background, Saloon style.

 
 
 
 
 
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Bonus – Théo Pourchaire: the “first time” helmet

For its first appearance in Formula 1, Theo Pourchaire will use the usual helmet design used during its years in promotional formula. We mainly find the fluorescent yellow characteristic of the French pilot as well as the tricolor stripe which crosses the helmet. 

Logan Sargeant: the “Born in the USA” helmet

The American, who will take part in his first official session in F1 just like Théo Pourchaire, will proudly display the colors of his country with a special USA helmet in Austin. United States flag on the sides, buffalo head on the top of the helmet: no doubt, Sergeant is a real American! 

Sebastian Vettel: the Peace and Love helmet

Accustomed to special helmets, particularly to defend causes that are close to his heart, Sebastian Vettel chose a 60s inspiration with a beautiful glittery “Peace and Love” on a multi-colored background. United States Grand Prix obliges, there are of course several stars on the lower part of the helmet, as well as the iconic black-red-yellow tricolor stripe of the German flag.

Daniel Ricciardo: the flaming helmet

When Ricciardo is in the USA, Daniel is at home. On the Circuit of the Americas, the driver McLaren, fan of Nascar from his youngest years, once again chose a very original design for the Grand Prix in Austin. A mix of black and orange with two puma heads, flames on the sides and a motto on the back: “I wanna go fast!” », translate “I want to go quickly!” ". That's all the bad we wish him...

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Dorian Grangier

A young journalist nostalgic for the motorsport of yesteryear. Raised on the exploits of Sébastien Loeb and Fernando Alonso.

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