After clinching his third straight Formula One World Championship in the Sprint race, Max Verstappen debuted a new helmet design on October 8, just ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix.
From the historical cloth caps to the state-of-the-art carbon-fibre masterpieces of today, F1 helmets have witnessed a relentless evolution. While their prime objective has been the safety of drivers, their surface has doubled up as a canvas for creative self-expression. Here’s all you need to know: (more…)