KIMI: Helmet Set

Crash helmets have been compulsory in Formula One racing since 1953, but like F1 cars, their design and construction have evolved enormously since then. Nevertheless, head and neck trauma remains the greatest single injury risk to drivers.

To counter that risk a modern F1 helmet must be supremely light - around 1250 grams is the norm - and strong. The lighter the helmet, the less weight it adds to the driver’s head under the extreme G-forces experienced in accelerating/braking/cornering, hence the smaller the risk of whiplash-type injuries. And the stronger the helmet, the greater its ability to absorb impacts and resist penetration during a crash.

From 2011, helmets will feature a new Zylon strip across the top of the visor to enhance protection significantly. The strip, which is 50mm tall across the full width of the visor, overlaps the top 25mm of the visor itself and extends 25mm above the helmet shell edge. The strip adds about 70 grammes to the helmet, but doubles the impact performance of the visor.

As well as safety tests, F1 helmets also undergo wind-tunnel testing to help achieve a design that minimises the drag produced when the driver is travelling at speed.

Did you know …that despite the cutting edge materials used in their construction, Formula One helmet liveries are still painted by hand? It’s an incredibly skilled job requiring hundreds of hours of work for more complicated patterns and designs. <<source>>

Here is the set of helmet designs made by Gerald Chinoy, ML2166 and tigerlima. Thanks to Gerald Chinoy, Ml2166 and tigerlima for these nice helmet designs.

CREDITS

*Turkish, Greek ,Ferrari , Canadian , Fictional Raikkonen Angry Bird & Vettel Helmet Set - Designs Made By Gerald Chinoy.*

*Fernando Alonso Limited Edition, Kimi Räikkönen Limited Edition & Vettel "Purple Haze" Jimi Hendrix Limited Edition, Senna GP Wins Tribute and Standard Helmets, The Legends Collide Limited Edition Helmet, Ferrari Interlagos Limited Edition Helmet, Ferrari Helmet 1, Ferrari Helmet 2, Caterham Helmet - Designs Made By ML2166.*

*Portuguese Helmet Livery Made By tigerlima*

NOTES

Helmet Designs Made By Gerald Chinoy:

Turkish Helmet - Replaces Gen 07.

Greek Helmet - Replaces : Gen 09 - Caterham & Gen 10 - Blank Version.

Ferrari Helmet - Replaces Gen 11.

Canadian Helmet - Replaces Gen 12.

Fictional Raikkonen Angry Bird Helmet - Replaces Gen - 06.

Vettel Helmet Set - Replaces Gen 01 - 05&12

Gen 01 : Black Version

Gen 02 : White Version

Gen 03 : Sparkly Version

Gen 04 : Monaco Version

Gen 05 : German Version

Gen 12 : Vettel Helmet

Helmet Designs Made By ML2166:

Fernando Alonso Limited Edition Helmet will replace GEN_05 in bespokehelmets... and will replace team driver too. Done in both HD (4096) and DHD (8192).

Kimi Räikkönen Limited Edition Helmet will replace GEN_06 in bespokehelmets...Cutscene and driver files included. Done in both HD and DHD.

Vettel "Purple Haze" Jimi Hendrix Limited Edition Helmet will replace GEN_13 in bespokehelmets...Cutscene and driver files included. Done in both HD and DHD.

Senna GP Wins Tribute and Standard Helmets - Both Clearly marked in the download folder. Will replace GEN_01 and GEN_02 in bespoke helmets folder. Senna Helmets done in HD & DHD.

The Legends Collide Limited Edition Helmet - Schumacher and Senna...Two Legends....one helmet. Helmet done in HD & DHD sizes. Will replace GEN_03 in bespoke helmets folder.

Ferrari Limited Edition Interlagos Helmet - Senna-ish....with Brasil touches.....and Interlagos incorperated within the helmet design. Will replace GEN_20 in bespokehelmets folder. Done in HD and DHD sizes.

Ferrari Helmet - first version of a career helmet for those driving in the Red Team. Will replace GEN_20 in bespokehelmets folder. Done in HD and DHD sizes. Works with or without rear fin.

Ferrari Helmet - second version of a career helmet for those driving in the Red Team. Will replace GEN_21 in bespokehelmets folder. Done in HD and DHD sizes. Works with or without rear fin.

Caterham Career Helmet - Just a quick and simple design for a Caterham career helmet. Replaces GEN_23 in bespokehelmets. Works with or without rear fin. Done in HD & DHD sizes.

Helmet design Made By tigerlima

Portuguese Helmet - version of a career helmet. Will replace GEN_1 in bespokehelmets folder. Done in HD and DHD sizes.

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