Driver Helmets 2015

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Cuky wrote:Vettel has new helmet for Canada
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGgS_9vWoAASjxg.png:large


It is the same design but with different tones in colors so he is fine with rules
No new helmet for this race.. :|

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Hamilton sticking to the them of changing his helmet.
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gray41 wrote:https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphot ... 5441_n.jpg

Hamilton sticking to the them of changing his helmet.
I don't think to many people would notice such small changes, in comparison to the wholesale changes of Vettel's helmets.
not to be a hard ass, but it's spelt theme

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Its just kinda funny in a season without changes allowed he's made quite a few. In comparison to last season in which the only change was the addition of Petronas green. (which was sponsorship dictated)

Max getting in on the act too.

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I don't know the exact wording of the rule about the helmet. I'm under the impresion that the have to stay with the same design from the start of the season.
Max's helmet change from gloss paint to flat doesn't change the colour, just the way your eye perceives it.
As for Hamilton's helmet changes I guess that the overall design hasn't change enough for anyone to notice.
Your a big Hamilton supporter, your avatar and signature clearly give that away, so I'm not surprised that you noticed the small changes. But maybe you should keep quite about them, as not to tip off the authorities :wink:

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Yeah, true.

TBH im just interested in how the rule is being interpreted by the FIA.
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Maybe the FIA just realised early on what a stupid rule it was and have been hoping everyone forgets it until they can quietly erase it from the book.

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I think that the Fia is ok with some design changes as long as it will stay recognisble.

For example Hamilton's helmet, it is white with some black, red and yellow..
As long as he makes minor design changes with those colors it should be ok..

But if he should choose to change the colors and would opt for example for green, gold, orange and red.. than the Fia will not accept.

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i.e his special helmet for malaysia he couldn't use

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gray41 wrote:Its just kinda funny in a season without changes allowed he's made quite a few. In comparison to last season in which the only change was the addition of Petronas green. (which was sponsorship dictated)

Max getting in on the act too.
It is his 3 helmet :wink:

Helmet 1:
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Helmet 2:
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Melbourne darker red & more blue and darker

Helmet 3:
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Blue M above his helmet
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So who's helmet has Kim Kardashian been polishing - lately? L.O.L...
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I really miss some special designs. Beautiful thread!
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The padding inside Vettel's helmet was the colour's of the Italian flag at Monza =D> very good, cant find the image saw it at the beginning of the weekend.
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New Helmet for Verstappen =D>
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