Formula Helmet – The Glorious Years of F1 Helmets
Rediscover the golden years of Formula 1 through the lens of the sport’s most personal symbol — the helmet. Formula Helmet – The Glorious Years of F1 Helmets offers a rare perspective on racing history, capturing the evolution of design, safety, and expression between the late 1960s and 1990s.
Eighteen Formula 1 drivers — including five world champions — took part in this project, alongside the master painters and technicians behind the most iconic helmet brands. Their stories reveal a world of innovation, creativity, and passion that defined an era of motorsport unlike any other. Whether you’re drawn to behind-the-scenes anecdotes, fascinating technical details, or the human side of F1, this book is an essential addition to any motorsport library.
Printed in a limited Ultimate Edition of only 600 numbered copies, each book features a unique authenticity sticker. Winner of the Grand Prix du Festival Automobile International 2020, it stands as both a collector’s piece and a tribute to the people who shaped Formula 1’s visual identity.
Key Details
Features 18 drivers, including 5 world champions
Exclusive interviews with helmet painters and technicians
Winner of the Grand Prix du Festival Automobile International 2020
Limited Ultimate Edition – 600 individually numbered copies
Premium large-format hardcover edition
Additional information
| Weight | 2.18 kg |
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| Dimensions | 31 × 25 × 3 cm |
| Author | Bruno Bayol |
| Publication Year | 2020 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Publisher | Red Runner |









