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Title: Grosjean Tribute to Bianchi
Post by: cosworth151 on May 26, 2016, 02:10:00 PM

Roman Grosjean's helmet for this week-end's Grand Prix of Monaco is a tribute to his friend, the late F1 driver Jules Bianchi. Bianchi, a native of nearby Nice, finished 9th at the 2014 Monaco race.

The helmet has a picture of Bianchi, his #17 car number and "Monaco 2014 P9".

Well done, Roman.

Title: Re: Grosjean Tribute to Bianchi
Post by: Jericoke on May 26, 2016, 03:07:53 PM

Well done to Grosjean, but aren't there rules about drivers not changing their helmets midseason?

I accept that this is a very good reason, but Vettel auctioning off unique helmets for local charities was also a very good reason, and they stopped that.

Title: Re: Grosjean Tribute to Bianchi
Post by: cosworth151 on May 26, 2016, 04:14:43 PM

They are allowed a single "one-off" each season. Many drivers do them for Monaco.

Title: Re: Grosjean Tribute to Bianchi
Post by: Irisado on May 26, 2016, 11:37:29 PM

That's a nice touch.  Changing a helmet design for a constructive reason is also very welcome.  A refreshing change from Vettel's constant changes for no reason other than to satisfy his immature attention seeking behaviour.

Title: Re: Grosjean Tribute to Bianchi
Post by: J.Clark on May 27, 2016, 03:15:27 AM

I like it.

I think it may not be a problem and it is a change that is barely noticeable with regard to the TV cameras with cars at speed.

Title: Re: Grosjean Tribute to Bianchi
Post by: Alianora La Canta on May 28, 2016, 12:07:06 AM

I am very happy that Romain has done this beautiful tribute. Drivers are allowed a "joker" one-off helmet for a single race each season (http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/fia-relaxes-helmet-livery-rules-for-monaco-740393/), as of this race.

Title: Re: Grosjean Tribute to Bianchi
Post by: lkjohnson1950 on May 28, 2016, 09:10:04 AM

My affection for Romain keeps on growing. Too bad someone like Merc doesn't give him another shot at a top car.

Title: Re: Grosjean Tribute to Bianchi
Post by: Scott on May 28, 2016, 10:13:56 AM

Quote from: lkjohnson1950 on May 28, 2016, 09:10:04 AM

My affection for Romain keeps on growing. Too bad someone like Merc doesn't give him another shot at a top car.

  I'll second that.   :good: :good: