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Formula Racing - Open Car Motorsport Accessories

Formula racing is a form of motorsport that requires a select range of specialised safety equipment for the style of open-top and open-wheel cars. Formula series like F1, Formula E, F2, F3, F4 and Indy Car use dedicated track-specific cars that are highly regulated and designed to perform on a track only.

These single-seater cars often require high safety standards for helmets and racewear due to the exposed nature of the driver within the car.
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23 Items

P1 Nomex Long Socks - FIA 8856-2018
P1 Nomex Long Socks - FIA 8856-2018
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£26.08 £21.73
P1 Speed Racing Gloves - FIA 8856-2018
P1 Fast Racing Gloves - FIA 8856-2018
P1 D20 Ladies Racing Suit
P1 D20 Ladies Racing Suit
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£758.86 £632.38
P1 DIVA Ladies Racing Suit
P1 DIVA Ladies Racing Suit
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£478.96 £399.13
P1 Elite Nomex Underwear Bundle
P1 Elite Nomex Underwear Bundle
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£35.52 £29.60
P1 Monte Carlo Racing Boot
P1 Monte Carlo Racing Boot
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£190.08 £158.40
P1 Corsa Racing Suit
P1 Corsa Racing Suit
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£374.60 £312.17
P1 Air Eyehole Nomex Balaclava - FIA 8856-2018
P1 Superlight Racing Boot
P1 Superlight Racing Boot
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£249.38 £207.82
P1 AIR Nomex Balaclava - FIA 8856-2018 - Large Size
P1 PRO-R Racing Suit
P1 PRO-R Racing Suit
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£833.74 £694.78
P1 Elite Comfort Top - FIA 8856-2018
P1 AIR Nomex Balaclava - FIA 8856-2018
P1 LAP Racing Suit
P1 LAP Racing Suit
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£499.82 £416.52
P1 Monza Racing Boot
P1 Monza Racing Boot
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£155.47 £129.56
P1 Prima Racing Boot
P1 Prima Racing Boot
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£134.47 £112.06
P1 Customised Printed Nomex Top
P1 Customised Printed Nomex Top
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£146.40 £122.00
P1 Modacrylic Bottoms
P1 Modacrylic Bottoms
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£54.90 £45.75 £46.67 £38.89 Save £7 Save £8
P1 Modacrylic Bottoms
P1 FIA Modacrylic Comfort Top
P1 FIA Modacrylic Comfort Top
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£72.54 £60.45 £61.66 £51.38 Save £9 Save £11
P1 FIA Modacrylic Comfort Top
P1 Smart Passion
P1 Smart Passion Racing Suit
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£368.40 £307.00
P1 Mulsanne Retro Race Jacket
P1 Mulsanne Retro Race Jacket
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£130.80 £109.00
P1 Bespoke Racing Suit Service
P1 Bespoke Racing Suit Service
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£1,080.00 £900.00

23 Items

At Nicky Grist Motorsports we can offer you top-of-the-range products all manufactured for use in open-top race cars including custom-designed racesuits, the latest in helmet & frontal head restraint technology and other pars and accessories that will improve your track times or driver performance.

What is the best novice formula helmet?

FAQ Research FAQ Research 100% 10 F11 Understanding the importance of a safe helmet for formula racing is key, especially when starting out in racing. To budget for the best helmet your finances allow is always best and a sure way to ensure your head is protected in the event of a crash in a formula car. To enable screen reader support, press ⌘+Option+Z To learn about keyboard shortcuts, press ⌘slash Understanding the importance of a safe helmet for formula racing is key, especially when starting out in racing. To budget for the best helmet your finances allow is always best and a sure way to ensure your head is protected in the event of a crash in a formula car. Turn on screen reader support

What helmet do F1 drivers wear?

Stilo have a handful of drivers in Formula One who use their specially developed ST5 FN helmets. Now, all F1 helmets have to be ABP specification which means they undergo even further testing than regular 8860 helmets. This improves strength in the event of a head-on collision with a smaller penetrative object and works in harmony with the HALO on the car.

Whats faster F1 or Formula E?

Formula E is an evolving new series for electric single seater cars. As a result, they are not yet at fast as Formula One cars.

What are the levels of Formula Racing?

Formula racing cars are typically single seater racing cars where the driver is positioned in front of the engine, with all four road wheels exposed or "open". Generally these cars have aerodynamic aids in the form of wings and spoilers, and as the drivers are normally exposed, safety equipment has to be top notch.

What is the fastest race track in the UK?

The fastest racing circuit in Britain is Thruxton which has a very high average speed, thanks to a series of high speed sections throughout the entire lap. The lap record is 1.01.960 and the circuit regularly sees some cars reach speeds of 190mph.