After local hero Zhou Guanyu’s special Chinese Grand Prix helmet livery, George Russell has joined the party celebrating Formula 1’s return to Shanghai this weekend.
The Mercedes driver’s one-off lid is a fusion of tradition and modernity.
The helmet’s vibrant red base, symbolizing luck and prosperity, is emblazoned with a majestic golden dragon soaring across it, accompanied by elegant Chinese characters.
The electrifying design is a celebration of culture and speed as the F1 circus roars back to the heart of China.
“There are so many cool details I wanted to bring forward to celebrate being back here in Shanghai,” commented Russell after unveiling his lid on social media.
“Firstly, the colour red. A colour I used to race in and of course the colour of celebrations in Chinese culture. As I was born in 1998, the Year of the Tiger, I put a Tiger at the back alongside my name in Chinese.
“It’s also the Year of the Dragon this year so I wanted to feature this too. I’ve also included 63 in Chinese characters on the sides.
“It feels great to be racing in China again and I wanted to celebrate with something special, I hope you like it!”
