Few venues on the Formula 1 calendar boast a culture quite as vibrant or colourful as Mexico City, so it’s little surprise to see that reflected in the helmet designs of many drivers this weekend.
Naturally, Mexico’s own Sergio Perez has a special design to commemorate his ninth home grand prix of his career. But several of his rivals are also getting into the spirit with unique and quirky designs.
Here are the special helmet designs in the field for this weekend’s Mexican Grand Prix.
Sergio Perez’s Mexican Grand Prix helmet design
As the only Mexican driver racing this weekend, Perez enjoys the support of the many thousands of locals who will be packing the stadium section and the entire circuit. The Red Bull driver arrived at the circuit for media day on Thursday in a luchador’s mask, a theme he’s carried over to his helmet for his home grand prix. Will it get him to his third home podium in his career?
Charles Leclerc’s Mexican Grand Prix helmet design
Another driver who made a grand entrance to the paddock for this weekend, Leclerc arrived wearing a fetching mariachi suit with some intricate detailing. Leclerc has applied similar detail to his helmet this weekend, but kept his traditional red and white colours of the Monegasque flag.
Carlos Sainz Jnr’s Mexican Grand Prix helmet design
Like his team mate, Sainz is also sporting a special design for this weekend’s race. He has embraced the Mexican aesthetic with a Dia de Muertos-themed skull on the crown on his helmet and a chilli pepper on the rear face.
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Fernando Alonso’s Mexican Grand Prix helmet design
Another major milestone in the unparalleled career of Fernando Alonso: F1’s most experienced driver in history will participate in his 400th grand prix weekend in Mexico. Although he is not due to start his 400th grand prix until Qatar, he is still marking this remarkable achievement with a helmet design that features snapshots of all his most memorable moments in the sport.
Pierre Gasly’s Mexican Grand Prix helmet design
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