Here are the photos of the crash helmets of the 22 drivers who will compete in the 2013 FIA Formula 1 World Championship.
Drivers’ helmets are works of art. As well as providing protection in case of a crash, they also offer drivers the perfect chance to stamp their personality on the car.
F1 drivers wear custom-made helmets using 3D head-scan technology to ensure the inner padding is sculpted to the exact shape of their heads for ultimate comfort.
Helmets have to undergo strict impact tests set by the FIA. The shell is made of several layers of carbon fibre and Kevlar. Visors are made of Lexan and also have to undergo a front impact test. After that it’s into the flames to endure temperatures of up to 800° C.
One complete helmet only weighs around 1400g. Drivers go through between 8 and 12 helmets per season, and each one is painted by hand.
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| 1. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull Racing (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 2. Mark Webber, Red Bull Racing (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 3. Fernando Alonso, Ferrari (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 4. Felipe Massa, Ferrari (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 5. Jenson Button, McLaren (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 6. Sergio Pérez, McLaren (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 7. Kimi Räikkönen, Lotus (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 8. Romain Grosjean, Lotus (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 9. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes AMG (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 10. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes AMG (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 11. Nico Hülkenberg, Sauber (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 12. Esteban Gutiérrez, Sauber (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 14. Paul di Resta, Sahara Force India (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 15. Adrian Sutil, Sahara Force India (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 16. Pastor Maldonado, Williams (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 17. Valtteri Bottas, Williams (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 18. Jean-Éric Vergne, Toro Rosso (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 19. Daniel Ricciardo, Toro Rosso (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 20. Charles Pic, Caterham (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 21. Giedo Van der Garde, Caterham (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 22. Jules Bianchi, Marussia (Photo: WRI2) |
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| 23. Max Chilton, Marussia (Photo: WRI2) |
