Max Verstappen Unveils New Helmet Design as a Tribute to His Special Bond with Japan

Following a challenging race in Singapore where he finished an unusual P5 due to issues with the Red Bull car, Max Verstappen is eager to return to his winning form at Suzuka ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.

Suzuka holds a special place in Verstappen’s heart, as it was the site of his victory in a rain-soaked race that secured him the world title last season. In honor of this connection and the fond memories he cherishes with Japan, Verstappen decided to reveal a unique helmet design for the occasion.

Verstappen shared his sentiments, saying, “For me, it’s a very special memory, having my first FP1 session there back in the day, which was quite challenging. Obviously, since then, I’ve always held a very special relationship with the country. Also, with Honda joining our team and clinching my second championship there, it brings back a lot of very special memories for me.

That’s why I thought it was a fitting place to showcase a special helmet design. As you can see, there’s a prominent display of white with a red dot, symbolizing the Japanese flag.”