Helmet designs have become a more and more iconic expression of drivers' personalities as the year have gone by.
Ayrton Senna's yellow and green design symbolised his Brazilian heritage, while Michael Schumacher's black, red, and gold colours became synonymous with his dominance.
Modern drivers like Lewis Hamilton use their helmets as a canvas for vibrant, meaningful designs that reflect their personalities and social commitments - though the seven-time world champion is yet to showcase his new design at the time of writing.
Now more regularly changed, their helmets not only provide protection but also contribute to the individuality and visual spectacle of the sport.
With the 2024 season just days away, join us as we take a look at some of the best designs showed off by the likes world champion Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo, Lando Norris and their rivals.
Max Verstappen
Three-time world champion Verstappen will seek his fourth successive title wearing a helmet which he describes as a "throwback", featuring red, white, blue and chrome accents:
Chrome 🪩 with a bit of a throwback, my new 2024 season helmet! 🙌