Verstappen linked with Brazil helmet for Sao Paulo

Motorsport.com reported Max Verstappen will use a Brazil-themed helmet in Sao Paulo. He arrives second in the 2026 standings on 261 points.

Motorsport.com reported that Max Verstappen will use a Brazil-themed helmet at this weekend’s Sao Paulo Grand Prix. According to that report, the Red Bull driver has replaced his usual red, white and blue colours with green, yellow and blue for the event.

The outlet also reported that Verstappen shared the design on Instagram before the race weekend. With no confirmation in the supplied information, the helmet should be treated as reported rather than official.

Verstappen arrives in Sao Paulo second in the 2026 drivers’ championship on 261 points. The Dutch driver, born on 30 September 1997, has 242 Formula 1 starts, 71 wins, 51 poles and 129 podiums across his career.