Sportscars Features

Racing drivers have long been considered hot stuff but, with fire an ever present spectre in the sport, that is one thing they don't want to be...

Back in the 1920s, crash helmets were only ever worn by racing motorcyclists and, even though a few motor racing drivers made early adaptations, head protection was not widespread for many years - at Le Mans this year, crash helmets will add to the colour and spectacle of the annual 24 Hours.