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This is Verstappen's new helmet for the Italian GP at Monza

Verstappen unveils new helmet for Italian Grand Prix at Monza

1 September 2023 at 10:26
Last update 1 September 2023 at 11:17
  • Kada Sarkozi
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Max Verstappen will appear at Monza this weekend wearing a new helmet. The Red Bull Racing driver has opted for a retro helmet for the Italian Grand Prix.

"This helmet reveal is maybe a bit unexpected. But I have been working on this helmet design for a couple of months to try to make it perfect. As you can see, it’s a bit more retro style. Referring to when I was growing up watching my dad race and when I started go-karting myself," Verstappen explained on his own website ahead of the start of the weekend at the 'Temple of Speed'.

The helmet features the familiar colours and the overall design has not changed much at first glance either. "But the front end has seen some changes, where the lines of the V are closer together compared to before. I think it looks a lot better, the helmet design takes me back to when I was growing up with racing, but with a new style V-shape”

Verstappen with new helmet in GP Italy