2021 Champion Max Verstappen unveils new helmet for new Formula 1 season

David Ben 20:04 - 27 January 2022

Red Bull's Max Verstappen unveils new helmet to celebrate 2021 season triumph

The Red Bull Driver has revealed his new custom made helmet for the new racing season

Since 2014, there has been an F1 rule that the reigning champion is permitted to race with the Number 1 on his car - or stick with his previous number.

In celebration of his 2021 season triumph, Red Bull Driver and current Formula 1 Champion Max Verstappen has unveiled a new look gold and white designed helmet.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen new helmet reveal

Verstappen Helmet reveal

The 22-year-old Dutchman revealed the new design on Thursday, consisting of a lot of gold on his usual white.

He also has the Number 1 inscribed on the back as he swapped his old Number 33 to celebrate his 2021 title.

Da a conocer @Max33Verstappen su nuevo casco para el 2022. Detalles en color oro, mismo diseño excepto por algunos detallitos, pero lo más importante, trae ya el #1 además de su estrella por el campeonato en 2021. ¿Les gusta?pic.twitter.com/ytXgp0WJw7
— David Sánchez Olmos 🇲🇽 🌳 (@DSORacing) January 27, 2022

Speaking at the unveiling he said, "I also asked for a little star on the back, for my championship win.

With all the small upgrades and the gold, I think my 2022 helmet looks cool! "

Max Verstappen's new Helmet has Number 1 inscribed on it

Verstappen had led the championship for most of the 2021 season gaining the most wins and pole positions as well, although his title victory was immediately followed by controversy after a dramatic final win over Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December.

The 2022 Formula 1 season is set to kick off with test races in February, before Bahrain hosts the first official race on March 20.