MAX VERSTAPPEN has struck gold with his new helmet design for the 2022 season.
The F1 world champion – who will race with the No.1 on his Red Bull car this season – has swapped his traditional red colour to reveal a new gold look across his crash helmet to reflect his championship success.
Max Verstappen won the title on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi GP – albeit a controversial end to the campaign with his intense battle with Lewis Hamilton.
The sport’s governing body are still investigating what happened in the stewards’ room but the Dutchman is still Red Bull’s golden boy.
The new colour scheme features his now trademark lion on the top plus the number “1” on the back along with a world championship star.
In December, Verstappen left no doubt who was F1’s golden boy when he donned a pair of gold shoes.
Back in Abu Dhabi, where he was triumphant, for a tyre test he showed of the fetching footwear while wearing a baseball hat saying ‘Champion’.
Meanwhile, F1 bosses have confirmed that the Singapore Grand Prix will continue to be held at the Marina Bay Street Circuit for another seven years.
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The contract extension is a huge boost to the sport and the city, which has been unable to host a race in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic.
Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO, Formula One, said: “I am delighted that Formula One will continue to race in Singapore for another seven years.
“The Marina Bay Street Circuit hosted the first night race in F1 history in 2008, and Singapore has continued to thrill fans, teams, and drivers ever since.
“Singapore holds a special place on the F1 calendar, and this extension is part of our long-term commitment to continue to grow the sport in Asia.”
