Dan Gurney tried adding a mask to his crash helmet in the 1960s, as the US racing legend sought to enhance head protection. As you can see above, the end result was pretty spectacular if not a little bit scary. Gurney eventually ditched the concept for it was not really comfortable in action. The four-time grand prix winner would still become the first Formula One driver to wear a full-face helmet in 1968, with most of his peers following suit the very next year.

Martin Businaro

Recent Posts

Barcelona lands 2027 IndyCar deal to fill F1 void

Barcelona has found a high-profile alternative to Formula 1 for 2027, with the Circuit de…

34 minutes ago

Horner reveals ‘secret meeting’, Hamilton’s bid to join Red Bull

Christian Horner has revealed in his upcoming autobiography, Drive, that a “secret meeting” with Lewis…

2 hours ago

Another flying Swede gone way too soon

He wasn't as flamboyant behind the wheel of a racing car as his countryman Ronnie…

3 hours ago

Why Wolff isn’t counting on an Antonelli title in Austin

Kimi Antonelli could be just one race away from an extraordinary Formula 1 milestone, but…

4 hours ago

Horner blames Marko for Red Bull sacking, gets fierce rebuttal

Christian Horner and Helmut Marko spent two decades operating as Red Bull’s formidable power couple,…

6 hours ago

McLaren puts five iconic F1 cars up for sale through THJ

McLaren is parting with five prized pieces of its Formula 1 history, including a car…

7 hours ago