The day many tifosi have been eagerly anticipating has finally arrived: Lewis Hamilton is making his first laps in a Ferrari vehicle at the Fiorano test circuit today. Before the Brit pressed the accelerator, he gave his fans a first glimpse of the helmet design with which he is opening this new chapter in his career.
Yellow with Red Accents
Hamilton unveiled his helmet for the upcoming season via his social media channels. The striking design is predominantly yellow with red accents, a combination that perfectly matches the colors of Ferrari. This marks a clear departure from the purple hues that dominated his helmets at Mercedes since 2021. That purple color, combined with fluorescent yellow, has been a constant over the past few years. Before that, Hamilton used a white helmet with subtle details for a long time.
A Color with History
The choice for yellow is more than a visual refresh. It’s a return to a color that has deep roots in his racing past. From 2007 to 2012, he wore a yellow helmet at McLaren as a tribute to his idol Ayrton Senna. The Brazilian legend, with his distinctive yellow helmet, has always been a major source of inspiration for Hamilton. The yellow color also made sporadic appearances during his time at Mercedes, such as in 2013 and 2017.
