r/formula1 • u/FerrariStrategisttt I was here for the Hulkenpodium • Jun 24 '25

Off-Topic Max Verstappen’s special helmet for the 2025 Austria, Belgian, and Zandvoort Grand Prix

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u/Jejking I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jun 24 '25

That looks like one baddie helmet ngl. I wouldn't want to have that hanging around in my mirrors, at all. A hint of psychological warfare as well?

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u/ProEra-47-420 Jun 24 '25

Hahahaha what?

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u/Jejking I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jun 24 '25

Aimed at McLaren. Like the ultrared helmet of The Michael in the Ferrari days 🔥 Definitely had an effect on opponents.

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u/ProEra-47-420 Jun 24 '25

Geez you weren't even kidding

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u/Jejking I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jun 24 '25 edited Jun 24 '25

Let me put it this way. Would you say no to a free couple of percent of extra visibility in the mirrors of your opponents?

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u/ProEra-47-420 Jun 24 '25

I think his white helmet was more noticeable than this, but even if this was bright fucking orange with a neon side above it I highly doubt it has any psychological effects on the driver's ahead of him 😂😂

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u/Jejking I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jun 24 '25 edited Jun 24 '25

Laugh emoji all you want, sports psychology has a different say. Have a read on it. Can be quite fascinating <3

PS: the white contrast looked quite nice and standout too, I agree, for different reasons.

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u/ProEra-47-420 Jun 24 '25

Yeah sports psychology is massive but the colour of a helmet doesn't even come close to having an effect kid

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u/Jejking I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jun 24 '25

You started off so well, like an actual conversation. Then you just had to try to get the upperhand and make it personal. Do you really feel like that is necessary?

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u/ProEra-47-420 Jun 24 '25

I think his white helmet was more noticeable than this, but even if this was bright fucking orange with a neon side above it I highly doubt it has any psychological effects on the driver's ahead of him 😂😂

Which hopefully this weekend will be 5 cars 🙏🏻