Max Verstappen has paid tribute to Brazil by unveiling a special helmet design created specifically for the upcoming São Paulo Grand Prix. After racing in Mexico, Formula 1 heads to Interlagos next week for the penultimate Sprint weekend of the season, and the Dutch driver will once again showcase a unique look on track.
The reigning world champion is still fighting for the championship and will aim to take another victory in Brazil to move even closer to his fifth world title. The São Paulo circuit has always been a special place for Verstappen, as some of his most impressive performances have taken place there over the years.
He currently ranks third among the most successful drivers on Brazilian soil, behind Alain Prost with six wins and Michael Schumacher with four. Max Verstappen shares three victories with Lewis Hamilton, having triumphed in 2019, 2023, and 2024. Last season, he clinched victory after an extraordinary comeback from 17th place in heavy rain — one of his most memorable drives to date.
Beyond Formula 1, Brazil also holds deep personal significance for the four-time world champion. His long-time partner Kelly Piquet is Brazilian, which makes racing in São Paulo even more meaningful for him.
The new helmet
On his social media channels, Max Verstappen shared the first images of his new helmet along with a short video where he spoke about how special the Brazilian Grand Prix is to him. The overall design remains close to his usual style, but this time features gold and green accents — a clear tribute to the colors of the Brazilian flag. To complete his post, the Dutchman added a heartfelt caption: “This one’s for you.”
“For me, Brazil is a special place,” Max Verstappen said in the video. “Because of the races we’ve had here. We’ve had great moments.”
He continued: “Coming back here, to a real old-school circuit with an atmosphere like this, is truly incredible. There are so many emotions involved, especially thinking back to last year when I won the race from 17th position.”
“I hope it looks just as good on track,” concluded the 28-year-old Dutch driver.
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