Formula 1 heads back to the United States this weekend, the first time since 2019 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. With Texas' Circuit of the Americas the venue, some of the drivers have taken the opportunity to roll out some unique helmet designs for the weekend. The most striking of these is probably Lando Norris' new look. The McLaren driver has gone for a rusted American flag look, with 'USA' emblazoned on the front. Revealing the helmet on Instagram, there doesn't appear to be any greater message behind Norris' design other than it being America-themed. Daniel Ricciardo has also unveiled a dark black Dale Earnhardt-themed helmet, in honour of the late NASCAR legend. Ricciardo is also set to drive an Earnhardt Chevrolet Monte Carlo for a demonstration run at COTA this weekend, due to a bet he made pre-season with McLaren boss Zak Brown.
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Daniel Ricciardo’s USGP helmet is a tribute to his hero Dale Earnhardt Sr. #USGP #NASCAR #TheIntimidator @danielricciardo pic.twitter.com/8IHR2ZrNvx — Jens Munser Designs (@JMD_helmets) October 22, 2021
George Russell has gone for a muddy brown design, aiming for a 'Texas Sheriff' look with metallic lines and a badge symbol. "Sheriff GR, reporting for duty," was Russell's social media post as he showed off the design for this weekend.
Sheriff GR, reporting for duty. 🇺🇸🤠 pic.twitter.com/9Dt6ktkMff — George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) October 21, 2021
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AMERRRRICCAAAA 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/sPQ25FJiOZ — Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) October 21, 2021
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Special helmet for Austin 🇺🇸🏁 A tribute to the awesome city. The live music capital of the world and known by it’s cool street art. Design by @tiffanycromwell 🎨 #VB77 #F1 #USGP @StiloOfficial @MercedesAMGF1 @F1 📷 @sebkawka pic.twitter.com/whORr2HbdW — Valtteri Bottas (@ValtteriBottas) October 22, 2021
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Mazelid 👌 @nikita_mazepin talks through his special design for Austin 🇺🇸 #HaasF1 #USGP pic.twitter.com/zURMOerfpP — Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 22, 2021
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You don’t get much more Texan than this 👌 Introducing Mick’s design for the #USGP weekend 🇺🇸 #HaasF1 #USGP pic.twitter.com/QmU61MzULm — Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) October 22, 2021
Fernando Alonso pays tribute
Fernando Alonso is aiming to raise awareness of the volcano eruption which has wreaked ecological and economic damage on La Palma in the Canary Islands. The eruption in September has forced widespread evacuations as the molten lava has spread from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma. "Well, I'm Spanish and the Canary Islands are part of Spain, and we have obviously a lot of love for our island there and it's is very well known because a lot of tourists come there," Alonso told select members of the media, including RacingNews365.com . "So yeah, I will wear the helmet this weekend. Tomorrow I will launch a platform where people can donate some money and the helmet will be also auctioned on the fourth of November to raise more money. So each of us can help for sure."
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🤍💙💛 pic.twitter.com/IMnGEOCbLw — Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) October 21, 2021
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