Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen just revealed his new helmet design for 2025, and it’s packed with personal meaning. The Dutch superstar is going back to his roots while adding some modern flair.
The design pays tribute to where it all began – his childhood racing days at just four years old.
“This helmet design is basically similar to when I started racing,” Verstappen explained. “It was based on my father’s design and I am definitely very proud of that.”
The new look features his signature lion emblem and the red, white and blue stripes of the Dutch flag. But what makes it really special is how it mirrors the helmet worn by his father Jos Verstappen, a former F1 driver himself.
“When I started racing, my father’s helmet design was very important to me,” Max shared. “That was the helmet that I really liked and that I am very proud to wear.”
He’s kept things clean and simple – just the way he likes it.
The design manages to bridge three generations of racing: his father’s legacy, his own incredible journey from karting kid to F1 champion, and his future ambitions in the sport.
“I tried to keep it as simple as possible, with of course the lion on top,” Verstappen said. “It’s definitely, you could say, our family design. Some details are different, but overall it’s back to its roots.”
Red Bull Racing shared the first glimpses of the new helmet on social media, generating huge excitement among F1 fans worldwide.
For Verstappen, who’s dominated F1 recently with four straight world championships, this helmet represents more than just new racing gear – it’s a tribute to his racing journey and family heritage.
