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Which helmet design do you like best?

Mercedes AMG PETRONAS - Lewis Hamilton
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- Nico Rosberg
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Scuderia Ferrari - Kimi Räikkönen
2
50%
- Sebastian Vettel
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Infiniti Red Bull Racing - Daniel Ricciardo
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- Daniil Kvyat
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Williams Martini Racing - Felipe Massa
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25%
- Valtteri Bottas
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McLaren-Honda - Fernando Alonso
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- Jenson Button
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Sahara Force India - Sergio Pérez
1
25%
- Nico Hülkenberg
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Scuderia Toro Rosso - Max Verstappen
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- Carlos Sainz Jr.
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Lotus F1 Team - Romain Grosjean
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- Pastor Maldonado
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Sauber F1 Team - Marcus Ericsson
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- Felipe Nasr
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Manor Marussia F1 Team - Will Stevens
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- Roberto Merhi
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By sagi58
#435238
I had originally posted this in the news, rumours and snippets thread; but,
with the season that's just begun, I thought we might like to be able to see
all the helmets at once. Maybe even vote on a favourite!!

 wrote:">Helmet livery change ban a compromise measure

The new ban on helmet livery changes was actually a compromise measure, it emerged on Friday. So far, news that drivers will be limited to just a single helmet livery per season has been highly controversial. "I am a fan of consistency," Grand Prix Drivers' Association president Alex Wurz said, "but seriously! What's next? Rules on haircut?"

Felipe Massa, however, is not sure what the fuss is about. "The helmet is your second face," said the Brazilian, who rarely races without his familiar dark blue and incandescent design. "I don't understand why you need to change it all the time."

From now on, drivers will not be allowed to. Germany's Auto Motor und Sport claims that the measure was a desperate attempt to make the drivers more easily recognisable from the grandstands and on television. Reportedly, Jean Todt and Bernie Ecclestone pushed for bigger race numbers on the cars, only to be met with opposition from teams who argue the space is needed for sponsors.

FIA president Todt then proposed at the recent F1 Commission meeting that cars be mandatorily fitted with a large, Le Mans-style fin on the engine cover, making room for a big race number, driver name and nationality flag. "The (race) organisers were delighted," claimed correspondent Michael Schmidt. "But the teams again resisted, heeding the protests of their engineers."

The helmet livery ban was Todt and Ecclestone's compromise solution. "I think the rule makes sense," said F1 legend and Mercedes team chairman Niki Lauda. "Sometimes I can't recognise even my own drivers in the car." (GMM)


Edit: We're allowed only 20 options in a poll, since there are ten teams and two drivers per,
I arbitrarily took Kevin Magnussen (McLaren-Honda) out of the running. I'll leave his helmet
posted, so if you like his, post your selection and it will be taken into account!
Last edited by sagi58 on 21 Mar 15, 01:06, edited 2 times in total.
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By sagi58
#435257
How can I vote on a pair of helmets when they are so different :confused:

I know! Unfortunately, the poll option allows for only 10 choices!!
I had to decide to post them by team or create another thread!!

Having said that, YOU are an administrator, can you fix this? :wink:
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By darwin dali
#435258
How can I vote on a pair of helmets when they are so different :confused:

I know! Unfortunately, the poll option allows for only 10 choices!!
I had to decide to post them by team or create another thread!!

Having said that, YOU are an administrator, can you fix this? :wink:

Fixed: new max is 20 :thumbup:

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