| Watching F1 Grand Prix is exciting and heart | | | | also part of the standard attire of the racers. |
| pounding. But what can be equally appealing to | | | | Shirts are also worn loosely for they are meant |
| fans are the F1 drivers nosing through their | | | | to protect the driver. |
| lifestyle, in and out of the racing circuit. | | | | Most F1 shirts usually come in colors white and |
| Inside the racetrack, it is always about the race, | | | | red because of the long time sponsor of this |
| the team and the racer. Serious training and | | | | event, Ferrari. Some colors, which are also used |
| conditioning are done months before an event. | | | | by most teams in their uniforms, are yellow, |
| The challenge really starts from gear zero - the | | | | orange, blue - bright colors that are easy to spot |
| preparation. From physical to mental trainings, | | | | from afar. |
| everything must be planned out well. Racers | | | | Outside the racing circuit, it is a different story. |
| would usually go to the gym regularly aside from | | | | Racers may come from all facets of society. |
| practices to stay fit and maintain their skills. The | | | | From their racing gears, some may shift to an |
| cars are also conditioned to run on its best during | | | | office attire during non-racing season. Fans may |
| an event. The team draws out new strategies to | | | | not be able to recognize a famous F1 driver when |
| be stronger and better in each race. These may | | | | he shifts to his dark suit and tie. F1 patches will be |
| all be physically stretching, mentally tedious and | | | | replaced by accessories and jewelries. Sports |
| economically exhaustive at the same time, as this | | | | watch will be replaced by a formal Rolex watch. |
| sport can get really expensive. | | | | Cufflinks will replace armbands. Balaclava will not |
| Be it their hobby or profession, F1 drivers or in | | | | be worn this time instead their head will be bare |
| some cases their sponsors, do spend a lot on this | | | | showing their neat haircut. |
| sport. The car is given; the team composition is | | | | Some racers also put up their own business, most |
| another. So what other gears or accessories do | | | | of the time related to this sport. So during |
| F1 racers spend for before they can finally step | | | | non-racing season, some may be busy in their |
| on the engine and swiftly glide through the circuit? | | | | stores showcasing the F1 apparels and |
| Probably among the most complicated | | | | accessories being sold in their self-managed |
| requirements for an F1 driver are the racing attire | | | | business. |
| and the protective gears. The things they wear | | | | Some others who do racing as a profession would |
| during the race have to meet FIA standard | | | | more probably stay in the racetrack for a |
| 8860-2004 - from helmet down to socks and | | | | year-long practice. The circuit is their workplace |
| shoes. While F1 drivers usually have a lot of fans | | | | and the car is their boss. |
| and supporters, these fans do not actually see | | | | Be it inside the race track or not, one thing is for |
| their faces during a race. This is because of the | | | | sure, F1 drivers would always be followed by fans |
| protective gear they wear called balaclava. | | | | and supporters. The race might be over after a |
| Balaclava protects the head and face of the | | | | Grand Prix, but the chase might have just begun |
| drivers from fire just in the event that an | | | | by then. |
| accident happens. Overalls and long underwear are | | | | |