DRIVER GEAR
( number of products: 1500 )Our racing driver gear covers what a competitor wears in the car or kart: helmets from Bell, Stilo, Sparco and OMP, plus race suits, race gloves, race boots and fireproof underwear from Alpinestars, OMP and Sparco. Much of it is FIA-homologated. You'll also find karting kit in adult and kids' sizes, protective gear, and kit for mechanics and sim racers.
Building a full racing kit
Start with the head. The helmets section covers full face and open face helmets for circuit racing, rally and offshore. Many of them are FIA-homologated, and some come with HANS clips. There are also CMR helmets from Bell, Stilo, Sparco and OMP. Spare visors, tear-off kits and intercom headsets are in helmet accessories.
Most race suits are FIA-homologated. Sparco also offers women's suits and suits in Martini Racing and Gulf designs. Karting suits come in adult and kids' versions and include both FIA- and CIK-homologated models. Rain suits and rain jackets for karting are also available. Under the suit goes fireproof underwear, including long johns, roll-neck tops, balaclavas and socks, plus FIA-homologated women's bras and briefs.
Many race gloves are FIA-homologated. Selected gloves meet FIA 8877-2022, the FIA standard for karting gloves, and there are rain gloves too. In race boots you'll find FIA-homologated boots from Alpinestars, OMP and Sparco, kids' shoes and rainproof overshoes.
In protective gear you'll find rib protectors for adults and children, neck collars, and elbow and knee pads, some of them FIA-homologated. HANS devices from Simpson and Stand21 connect the helmet to the shoulders and limit head movement in a frontal impact.
Crews have a dedicated section of kit for mechanics with mechanics' overalls (including kids' sizes), jackets, mechanics' shoes and gloves, some of them FIA-homologated. Home drivers can look at sim racing gloves. For motorsport apparel to wear off track, browse clothing. For kit fitted to the car rather than the driver, see car equipment.
Top Racing Shop ships worldwide and has 20 years of experience in motorsport. Every product we sell is original, officially licensed merchandise.
What shoes do F1 drivers wear?
Formula 1 drivers race in lightweight, fire-resistant boots. The thin soles give a precise feel on the pedals, and the boots must be FIA-homologated.
Do I need FIA approved racing shoes?
In car racing and rallying run under FIA rules, homologated footwear is normally part of the mandatory kit, together with the suit, gloves and underwear. The regulations of your series state which standard applies. You'll find the homologation of each pair on the product page.