F1 drivers allowed special helmet livery for one race

The FIA have eased up slightly on the unpopular rule which mandates that drivers cannot change helmet livery during the course of the season, by allowing them to have a special design for one selected event.

The FIA confirmed at the World Motor Sport Council in Paris: "Drivers must continue to present their helmets in substantially the same livery at every event of the FIA Formula One World Championship for easy recognition of the driver in the car."

"However a driver will now be allowed one event (such as a home race) for a special livery (at the driver’s choice). Drivers will also be allowed to change their helmet liveries if changing teams during the season."