OMP Race Gloves

How to choose OMP gloves

Start with who will wear the gloves and what they will be doing. Drivers will look at the race gloves, while team members servicing the car need gloves made for garage work. The category falls into two clear groups:

• FIA-homologated driver gloves: the largest group, spread across several OMP lines. FIA homologation means the glove has been tested and approved against an FIA standard for protective clothing. Some of these gloves carry the full FIA 8877-2022 standard number in their name, so you can spot them straight from the product list.
• Mechanic and workshop gloves: gloves for the people preparing and servicing the car. Selected mechanic gloves are also FIA homologated.

If you want to compare brands before deciding, take a look at the Alpinestars race gloves and the selection of Sparco race gloves. Kart racers have their own section with karting gloves, or you can browse all race gloves together.

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What is the difference between OMP mechanic gloves and race gloves?

Race gloves are made for the driver. They are worn inside the car, on the steering wheel, as part of the driver's protective kit together with the race suit. Mechanic gloves are intended for crew members who handle the car in the garage and in the pit lane, so they are designed for working with tools and components rather than for holding a steering wheel.

Do I need FIA-homologated OMP racing gloves?

That depends on the regulations of the series you enter. Events run under FIA rules, along with many national championships, require gloves homologated to an FIA standard, and the rulebook states which one. Track days and club events can have more relaxed requirements, but the technical regulations of the event always have the final word. Check the standard on the product page before ordering.