Verstappen shows off unique helmet design ahead of Brazilian GP

In Brazil, the four-time world champion will temporarily set aside his usual orange, blue, and white design — inspired by the Dutch flag — to better capture the spirit of Interlagos.

Both on the crown and along the sides of the helmet, several gold streaks can be seen, with white and blue accents framing the design throughout.

In the caption of the social media post unveiling the new helmet, Verstappen wrote “This one is for you”, accompanied by the Brazilian flag emoji. In addition, scale models of the new helmet and apparel collection are also available for purchase on his official website.

Fans will no doubt remember last year’s stunning comeback, when in torrential rain the Dutchman — starting from 17th on the grid due to grid penalty — charged through the field in spectacular fashion to take victory, ending a months-long winless streak.

Verstappen made a name for himself at Interlagos early on — back in 2016, during his first year with Red Bull — when he delivered a remarkable drive featuring overtakes that have since gone down in Formula 1 history, even managing to finish on the podium despite a spin.

At Interlagos, the Dutchman boasts three victories — in 2019, 2023, and last season’s edition. Back in 2018, however, while leading the race, a costly collision with lapped driver Esteban Ocon brought his run to an abrupt end, denying him what looked set to be a certain win.