F1 2014 Helmet Design [Update]

"Menebrio" (menebrio) 02/26/2014 at 21:53 • Filed to: F1, Helmets, 2014

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Switching topics from the once again fugly F1 car designs lets take a look at the other design aspect that will certainly change this year, the driver's helmet designs incorporating their career numbers. I'll try to update this as the drivers reveal them at least for the start of the season because I'm sure they'll change a lot for races like Monaco and wherever the driver sees fit (Seb for example is notorious for this).

First up Jalop favorite and professional mumbler Kimi"IKnowWhatImDoing"Raikonnen. I like how he flipped the seven in the above picture, but do hate how the Weichai wording is within the number (Are the chinese now trying to learn Firey engine tech from the italians?).

That top is rather normal Kimi, with that symbol being in previous design. Anybody know what it represents?

Fernando Alonso's helmet is a bit more "traditional" as he keeps his color scheme. His number is simply plastered on top like an after thought.

Here is the first of many Helttels/Vettmets (Sebastian Vettel Helmet's). I expect him to at least have 6 throughout the year. I think he should have been a bit more creative and plastered that number one in a foam finger outline or have the number one be the number sticking up.

Daniel Ricciardo's Helmet features a honey badger (the animal not the riffle) stating, "what would he do?"

I'm assuming that flower on [Kamui] Kobayashi's helmet is some kind of Japanese tribute or it's his way of expressing his love to his fans, specially those who where able to donate for his seat.

Wait, did Oppo's FOR SWEDEN design design this helmet (though it might be lacking some Viking horns)? Well, I'm sure he's glad the grid got some Swede back.

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Fred (FreddsterExprs) > Menebrio 01/25/2014 at 11:51

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Britneys new helmet is rather cool.

Mattbob > Menebrio 01/29/2014 at 10:05

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No dildo helmet?

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > Menebrio 01/29/2014 at 10:09

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Kimi's symbol is a relic from his homeworld of Planet Sisu. It reminds him of the sacrifices made by Mika Hakkinen before him and his duty to avoid or deflect reporter questions at all cost.

UserNotFound > Menebrio 01/29/2014 at 10:18

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"The marking is apparently shaped after the rune that means “protection” . Of course, the design has it’s own adaptation of the rune and isn’t meant to be an exact copy.

Algiz : (Z or -R: Elk, protection.) Protection, a shield. The protective urge to shelter oneself or others. Defense, warding off of evil, shield, guardian. Connection with the gods, awakening, higher life. It can be used to channel energies appropriately. Follow your instincts. Keep hold of success or maintain a position won or earned. Algiz Reversed: or Merkstave: Hidden danger, consumption by divine forces, loss of divine link. Taboo, warning, turning away, that which repels."

From this website:

http://kimiraikkonenspace.com/helmet/

Krieger (@FSKrieger22) > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles 01/29/2014 at 10:21

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Those crystals in the background...

As I said, the weirdness of these things have really embedded themselves in my head...

Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire > Mattbob 02/26/2014 at 18:25

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Chilton has yet to show his...

Eazy-O > Menebrio 02/26/2014 at 18:27

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I _love_ Kobayashi's!

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Menebrio 02/26/2014 at 18:32

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awesome shots there.

Thanks for sharing from there!

Menebrio > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 02/26/2014 at 21:30

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Thank, but you really should thank Keith Collantine from the F1.Fanatic UK site. He does a great job at putting together high-res images throughout the season.

I also wrote this about a month ago, but I'm updating it as the official pics come out.

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Menebrio 02/26/2014 at 21:46

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I know... I fully realize that and I'm ok with that

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Menebrio 02/26/2014 at 21:56

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The flower on Kamui's helmet is likely a Chrysatemum, which is used as the Imperial Seal of Japan. The colors are the same as the official seal, and also the same ones used in some of the Japanese official documents, such as passports.

OkCars- 22k Crossroads > Menebrio 02/26/2014 at 22:10

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Christopher Keach > Menebrio 02/26/2014 at 22:26

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I miss simple graphic helmet designs. Because I am old.

Thierry Boutsen's was a favorite (as was the sweet Benetton livery). Of course these days the drivers are so well protected that you barely see their helmets at all.