Special helmets in abundance at the US GP
- GPblog.com
The United States Grand Prix is one that many drivers love. This is not only noticeable by their enthusiasm about the circuit, but also many drivers have a different helmet this weekend.
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo gets to drive one of Dale Earnhardt's NASCAR cup cars this weekend, after making a bet with McLaren team owner Zak Brown. The Australian driver has now decided to use the Earnhardt theme for his helmet as well. The helmet has a black base famously used by Earnhardt, but Ricciardo's signature and number are visible on the top and front of the helmet to make it more his own.
Daniel Ricciardo’s USGP helmet is a tribute to his hero Dale Earnhardt Sr.#USGP #NASCAR #TheIntimidator @danielricciardo pic.twitter.com/8IHR2ZrNvx
— Jens Munser Designs (@JMD_helmets) October 22, 2021
Charles Leclerc
Leclerc has a special helmet for sponsor Richard Mille this weekend. The company has been making watches for 20 years and has been working with Ferrari for 10 years.
Celebrating 20 years of you making watches and 10 years of us working together. Happy anniversary @Richard_Mille pic.twitter.com/3mjvPWMoWp
— Charles Leclerc (@Charles_Leclerc) October 22, 2021
Fernando Alonso
Alonso's helmet features the volcanic eruption at La Palma. He will eventually auction the helmet and launch a platform for donations that go to the victims of the volcanic eruption.
#AustinGP #TodosConLaPalma pic.twitter.com/gm5MGsEWK1
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) October 22, 2021
George Russell
Russell's helmet is normally red and blue, but this weekend it is orange with black accents. Sheriff stars are pictured on the top and side of the helmet.
Sheriff GR, reporting for duty. pic.twitter.com/9Dt6ktkMff
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) October 21, 2021
Lando Norris
It will also be a search for Norris this weekend, as his neon green helmet is not with him this weekend. The colours of the American flag can be seen on his helmet.
AMERRRRICCAAAA pic.twitter.com/sPQ25FJiOZ
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) October 21, 2021