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Helmets galore: F1 drivers turn heads with Miami-themed lids!

Formula 1 drivers are turning heads in Miami with a collection of one-off helmet liveries inspired by the vibrant atmosphere of Florida's Magic City for this weekend's race.

The likes of Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and others have revealed new designs that feature palm trees, flamingos, or bright colors reminiscent of Miami's iconic Art Deco architecture and the city's beach life.

The Miami-themed designs are a nod to the city's unique energy and cultural diversity, which has long been a source of inspiration for artists and designers around the world.

The drivers hope that their striking new helmet liveries will bring some of that Miami vibe to the track and help them stand out from the crowd.

Here is a run down of what we've seen so far, starting with Norris who, after last year's tribute to the NBA and to the Miami Heat with his basketball lid, has opted to pay homage to perhaps the universal symbol of beach life: the beach ball!


"We did try and go one up on the basketball, which was a fan favourite last year, so we had to try and come up with something that we thought could compete with that, which is tough," said the McLaren driver.

"We came up with a beach ball, so just something fun you know, it's a nice place to do something like that. And I wouldn't say it's a trend of something I'll do here every year but yeah, people seem to like it last year. So we wanted to do the same."

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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