F1 Helmets explained!

[@dakoriki]

8:19 "Both wear bell helmets" shows Arai helmet for Yuki

[@DJarr216]

6:20 It's not just any lion on Lando's helmet. It's the Flemish Lion, the flag of Flanders, Belgium. The 4 on top of the helmet is decorated with the brittish flag for his dad's side of the family and the flemish lion for his mother's side of the family. He's the only of the 3 half-belgians on the grid to actually have a belgian reference on his helmet.

[@jelof21]

makes me miss the simplicity and absurdness of Vettel's helmets every weekend 😔

[@wikuskruger21]

I loved Vettels helmet that was a tribute to Felix Baumgartner space jump thing. It was awesome🎉

[@michaelfrench9062]

@Kym Illman, a full length video of the helmet making process would be interesting. Thanks for the content and pics.

[@saamsaam334]

i think yuki is the only one to wear arai helmet with vettel and ricciardo out if the 2023 grid,

[@KymIllman]

Correct

[@JanBinnendijk]

Max Verstappen used to wear an Arai helmet too, but there was a "problem" with certification, if i remember correctly, that is why he went to Schuberth. His father Jos also wore an Arai throughout his career, and Max' design pays tribute to that...

[@S5k--m]

Kym's content is getting better and more informative each and every day Love your content thanks 👍

[@KymIllman]

Glad you think so!

[@yazanrajei]

Today I realized Lewis’ helmet has 7 stars for the championships he’s won, great video as always Kym!

[@MC-wd4oi]

Hey Kym, at 8:18 you said that both Yuki and Nyck wear Bell helmets, however at 8:24 Yuki's helmet features the 'Arai Helmet' logo on the side. From my limited research it doesn't seem that Arai is owned by (or a part of) Bell however you may know something I don't. Loved the video as always Kym and I look forward to your eclipse photos this week!

[@KymIllman]

Correct

[@neilr4867]

Interesting how Bell has thrown the kitchen sink at F1. They've clearly noted Arai absolutely dominates the karting world and instead of chasing kart drivers, they've gone with a top-down approach to grab market share via F1 driver sponsorship. They've also started using the same shell shape in kart helmets (like Arai does) to further enforce that direct link. Very clever marketing.

[@reversal]

You are right Kym, this video was phenomenal!

[@graemebolger493]

Hello Kym, nice clip on the helmets of each driver. Which vaguely connects to a tongue in cheek comment on a previous post from you on Driver Fashion. When I was watching it I was having a chuckle and thinking, " I wonder what Denny Hulme would have to say about the subject". Yes times have moved on.

[@FrontWing-EndPlate]

Remember back in 2007 when Lewis & Fernando where team mates at McLaren. They both had special addition helmets for Monaco...both lids had 'Monaco 07' encrusted with diamonds.

[@Xike]

8:27 Yuki's designer's name is surrounded by the Japanese god of wind, Shinatsuhiko (志那都比古神), which it says in Japanese in the upper right, there.

[@raydriver7300]

Hi Kym. So many interesting videos. Thanks again for sharing. I love your self deprecating endings 😊🌞

[@KymIllman]

You are so welcome!

[@doomdoomtv316]

I'm 3d printing one of these as a display piece. Trying to size it to 1:1 scale is tricky, I'm excited to finish my build though!

[@rosaortiz7842]

Great video! I'd love to see a more detailed video about how they are made in the factory.

[@titiezon8968]

5:24 on pierre gasly’s helmet there is also a AH in the design

[@exF3-86]

Kym, maybe next time you could show how the drivers are fitted for their helmets. There was a time when ARAI was seen in most cockpits but I could never get one to fit comfortably across my forehead, no matter what we and they tried with linings, pads etc. They gave me a headache very quickly which isn't ideal. For all those who know me and think I'm big headed- it's actually true, and we have the measurements to prove it! 🤣

[@Max_Flashheart]

That was great thanks Kym

[@paulsven7923]

Bit rushed - So what make are Oscar's, Hammo's and Stroll's helmets? Also if there are 4 makers you only mentioned 3, guess Yuki is Arai, 4th maker......

[@bobbykristovic3428]

I know Stroll uses a Stilo like Bottas

[@KymIllman]

Stillo

[@HoneyBadgerFarm]

Arai is the best helmet ever

[@ryanherbert217]

Kym I always watch EVERY video of yours and they are always great 👍🏻

[@KymIllman]

Yay! Thank you!

[@ryanherbert217]

@@KymIllmanLike we talked before i hope one day we could meet so I could buy you a Southern Comfort drink… LOL 👍🏻👍🏻

[@ryanherbert217]

Here from the 🇺🇸

[@rohanbatra69]

Isn't Yuki's helmet from Arai?

[@KymIllman]

It is

[@thegreatest_prema]

I LOVED the Video Kym your my favourite F1 Photographer

[@KymIllman]

Wow, thank you!

[@veronoobbutpro8710]

yuki is the only driver that uses arai helmet at the moment, kinda sad that in 2022 there are 3 drivers that are using arai helmet (seb, daniel, and yuki), great video btw

[@newsmithyoutube]

Schuberth make by far the coolest looking helmets

[@ForzaPolska06]

3:45 is that Grosjean helmet?

[@rishabhduggal799]

yes

[@KymIllman]

Yes

[@CallieMasters5000]

No video of helmet testing, like big weights being dropped on them? I wonder what strength they're rated to withstand?

[@miltonbrownrigg8409]

Very informative info one would not find anywhere else. Thank you

[@harryfeng4199]

Could u plsss explain how Esteban explained his signature??? Plsss just a brief explanation will do I’m desperate to know

[@Ares24320]

Yuki wears Arai

[@KymIllman]

Correct

[@ZakariyaIrfan]

Lando's helmet you showed was from last year.

[@KymIllman]

Correct.

[@Phat-rj3jo]

I have heard Arai does not pay F1 drivers to wear their helmets, only free helmets for them, and it’s why they kept losing drivers to Bell and others. Is there any truth to this?

[@donbrashsux]

Yes and as well for other Motorsport codes

[@leewilliams4652]

Great video as always, when is the private jets video coming?

[@KymIllman]

Very soon!

[@warrenw273]

Correction buddy.. Yuki’s helmet was nota Bell it was an Arai helmet 👍

[@KymIllman]

Correct.

[@AJ56]

Yuki was ARAI, not Bell..

[@joeljones5613]

Great concept for a video. BUT far to fast showing each helmets details and nuances

[@Danker19991]

Pause the video man he doesn’t have all day lol

[@duk2k]

Go find it out yourself lol

[@vyomakeshaconsultancy3406]

Interesting Video Kym this time on Helmets to each his own as they say. Gowra

[@donaldmoser212]

I feel like I am looking at NASCAR driver fire suits from the 1990s & 2000s. Graphics are nice, but you need minutes to figure out the sponsors.

[@adi.k25]

Hi Kym, how are you, love your videos, how can I get a personalised helmet made by bell, like the drivers, I've always thought about getting one, would be a dream come true Thank you

[@KymIllman]

I imagine you’d have to ask them.

[@adi.k25]

@@KymIllman Thank you, will definitely ask them and do some good research 😊

[@titchlilly1294]

The three iconic helmets of all time not in any order. Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell and Graham / Damon Hill. I would rate the Damon Hill the best.

[@carljuztine3328]

Bottas' helmet is the best but mt favorite is definitely Charles'

[@MaartenOosterbaan]

Did Yuki recently change his helmet manufacturer as the images you used clearly stated that it was an Arai helmet!!!

[@KymIllman]

He’s still with Arai

[@MV2024WDC]

Isn’t that an Arai helmet for yuki ?

[@KymIllman]

Yes

[@MooreAvery]

I know it’s not your job and I am sure you don’t have the time, but I wish for a video that goes deeper into all of these.

[@davidhung2010]

Hi Kym, is Yuki wearing a Arai helmet just like Seb?

[@KymIllman]

Correct v

[@ermalrama7244]

Yuki has Arai

[@KymIllman]

Correct

[@stewartfinley]

Yuki… bell? Yet the helmet shown was Arai 😂

[@feemcgee6798]

Yuki wears a arai not a bell

[@axhrafjamaxi6530]

Helmet cam

[@danielholland4520]

i think hamilton and russel have the best helmet designs, though that makes me sound like a merc fanboy..

[@Vislow]

It really does

[@shayzadg]

@Vislow Lewis one is full of political shit...nothing nice about it imo

[@Vislow]

@@shayzadg it's his helmet, he can have what he wants on it

[@Cardiakk]

​@@shayzadgEqual rights isn’t political..

[@gabormiklay9209]

Too bad they are not that visible as before Halo.

[@Damien_044]

Please notice me….

[@timorosX]

Classic Kym. Hamilton has one of the most impressive helmets, but we don't pay any attention in Hamilton in this Channel. Let's focus on Verstappens Helmet witch is the same the last 5 years...

[@shayzadg]

Appreciate u ignoring that colored part on lewis helmet...ridiculous how political stickers are allowed on these helmets

[@justawhisperintheuniverse8257]

Political?

[@ryanherbert217]

5,000 pounds for a helmet. I’d say that’s a rip off

[@michaelfrench9062]

Not such a rip off when it is there to protect your melon.

[@ryanherbert217]

@@michaelfrench9062 I totally agree but I can get the same helmet for $200

[@justawhisperintheuniverse8257]

@@ryanherbert217 You are not getting the highest quality, customized helmet for $200. If you can, please show me where, because I need one.

[@ryanherbert217]

@@justawhisperintheuniverse8257 Oh I’m not saying the highest quality because I know those helmets are a different than the normal but damn 5,000 pounds for a helmet is crazy. I’m mean how much more different can they be from a normal helmet? Ya know???

[@beyondcitylimits]

@@ryanherbert217 they're designed for each driver. It's not just the helmet you're paying for, but for them to make helmet to your specifications and dimensions. Your $200 helmet can fit say 25% of the population, the $5000 helmet won't fit anyone but that driver.

[@withRUfUS]

Great video but somehow I missed the other helmet manufacturer 🪖i caught manufacturers - Schubert, Bell and Mad 56 but who is the 4th. You didn’t mention all 4 and I almost missed Mad 56. Who is the last one ?? Thanks Kym & remain passionate !!!

[@withRUfUS]

Is it Dubber ?

[@KymIllman]

I omitted Stillo which provides helmets for Lance and Valtteri