“Better than Hamilton”- Fans react as Max Verstappen unveils new Dutch flag-inspired helmet design ahead of home race

Drawing inspiration from the iconic hues of the Dutch flag, Max Verstappen has unveiled a refined helmet design. In anticipation of his highly anticipated home race at the culmination of August, Verstappen revealed his new design on social media. He is returning to his distinctive helmet adornment from the preceding year’s home race. Verstappen has embraced tradition anew by introducing a revamped iteration of the design.

The Dutchman elegantly blended a touch of continuity with his creative flair. In a captivating video shared across social media platforms, the Red Bull driver personally guided fans through the palette he will be donning for this special occasion. Against a sea of orange-clad enthusiasts at Zandvoort, Verstappen’s one-off helmet design is poised to make a statement on the track.

 As the current Formula 1 season pauses for its summer recess, the illustrious two-time World Champion has chosen this opportunity to unveil a unique helmet transformation tailored exclusively for the forthcoming race at Zandvoort, poised to grace the scene next weekend.

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Fans weigh in on Max Verstappen’s Dutch GP special helmet

Last season, Max Verstappen celebrated a poignant victory in front of an ecstatic Dutch crowd by adopting his father Jos’ former helmet design. As the summer break ends, Max will be looking to extend his lead in the drivers’ championship. Meanwhile, X (formerly Twitter) reacted to his new crash helmet.

One user praised Verstappen’s new helmet, Tweeting. “thats actually such a pretty helmet omg.” A different user had the same opinions as they Tweeted, “simply lovely.”  However, few users didn’t shy away from comparing Verstappen’s helmet to his former rival Lewis Hamilton. “Better than Hamilton,” they Tweeted. At the same time, another user accused the Dutchman of aspiring to be American. Their Tweet read, “You secretly want to be an American, huh.”

A user on a completely irrelevant note called Max “a rocketship merchant.” One user already predicted Max’s victory at Zandvoort, Tweeting, “Can’t wait to see you win with it on by 34 seconds.” However, a different user expects him not to finish his home race. “Bro is gonna DNF. LOL,” they Tweeted.

Verstappen’s triumphs in 2021 and 2022’s Dutch Grand Prix underscore his dominance. Zandvoort’s overhaul for Formula 1 standards has paid off. With an imposing 125-point lead over Sergio Perez, the Red Bull driver enters the summer break after ten victories out of 12 races this season.

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