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Vergne pays tribute to Cevert at Monaco with retro helmet

May 25, 2013 | No Comment

Formula 1 star Jean-Eric Vergne is paying tribute to French Formula 1 legend Francois Cevert, by utilising his famous red, blue and yellow striped helmet design at the Monaco Grand Prix.

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Photo Gallery: Vettel’s Stirling Moss inspired Monaco helmet

May 24, 2013 | No Comment

Sebastian Vettel is paying homage to the great Sir Stirling Moss at Monaco this weekend, with this awesome retro helmet design. Featuring images of Stirling’s against the odds 1961 Monaco victory on top, the most …

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Photo of the day: Classic F1 Driver Helmets

September 16, 2012 | One Comment

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Illustration: 1970s F1 Driver helmets & signatures

August 28, 2012 | No Comment

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Photo Gallery: Vergne and Raikkonen pay tribute to Hunt and Alesi at Monaco

May 26, 2012 | One Comment

Check out these super cool tribute helmets being worn by Jean-Eric Vergne and Kimi Raikkonen at Monaco this weekend.

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Photo Gallery: Remembering a legend – Gilles Villeneuve

May 7, 2012 | No Comment

Thirty years ago this week, motorsport lost a genuine hero. Much has been said – and will be – written about Gilles Villeneuve, but we like to be a bit different here at MotorsportRetro.com.

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Video: Hamilton salutes Senna with tribute helmet for Brazilian GP

November 27, 2011 | No Comment

Lewis Hamilton will wear a special tribute helmet inspired by his hero, Ayrton Senna, at tonight’s Brazilian Grand Prix.

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Race in Retro Style: Senna Formula One Helmets

August 11, 2011 | No Comment

Historic motorsport is thriving, with wonderful events that range from small club meets to massive international extravaganzas held all around the world each month. There is a drive for every budget, and plenty of suitably …

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Best of The Cahier Archive: The Helmet

April 19, 2011 | 2 Comments

This is the latest in our series of  photo specials showcasing the stunning images from the Cahier Archive. The collection, by photographers Bernard Cahier and his son Paul-Henri are part of a massive collection of …

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Team Lotus Works Driver Helmet Poster

February 4, 2011 | No Comment

We really dig this new poster from Classic Team Lotus
“The Team Lotus Works Formula One Drivers print celebrates the principle Works Team Lotus Formula One drivers from 1958 to 1994. It features the …

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Best of 2010: Top 5 Gear stories

January 1, 2011 | No Comment

1. Retro Formula 1: Historic F1 Merchandise
Retro Formula 1 has developed a fantastic line of retro F1 apparel and merchandise featuring the brands, marquees and racing we all love. Ligier, Cooper, Lotus, Parmalat, …

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Bell release Star Classic Retro Helmet

May 11, 2010 | 2 Comments

The Bell Star helmet, launched in 1966, was the world’s first full-face motorsports helmet. That Bell would introduce a quantum technological leap forward like the full-face had come to be expected. After …

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Alan Jones Memorabilia: 30th Anniversary of his 1980 F1 World Championship.

April 17, 2010 | One Comment

It’s hard to believe its been 30 years since Alan Jones scored a stunning win at the Canadian Grand Prix to claim the 1980 Formula 1 World Drivers Championship.
Jones had a spectacular season in 1980, …

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Renault Going Retro in 2010

March 5, 2010 | No Comment

Renault is going retro in 2010, working hard to recapture its historic allure with new livery based on classic Renault designs.

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Steve McQueen helmets by Troy Lee Designs

January 20, 2010 | No Comment

Whilst these Steve McQueen motocross helmets probably won’t appeal to purists , it’s good to see the McQueen legend being exposed to another generation of motorsport fans.
If your idea of a classic helmet design is …