Haydon black-flagged for 'consistent contact'.
James Haydon got his first chance to test the latest Shoei helmet when he was invited to sport the new product at a go-karting challenge between riders and journalists, along with fellow racers Michael Rutter and Sean Emmett.
While the new helmet did not stop Haydon and Rutter from being black flagged in the grand final for 'consistent contact' with three laps remaining - although they carried on regardless! - he was able to get a feel for his crucial new piece of kit.
James Haydon got his first chance to test the latest Shoei helmet when he was invited to sport the new product at a go-karting challenge between riders and journalists, along with fellow racers Michael Rutter and Sean Emmett.
While the new helmet did not stop Haydon and Rutter from being black flagged in the grand final for 'consistent contact' with three laps remaining - although they carried on regardless! - he was able to get a feel for his crucial new piece of kit.
"It is such a good product. It's completely different to my last one, with a new venting system and a slightly different shape. It's also a bit quieter, and with slightly better vision," said Haydon of the helmet.
While the Brit is currently preparing to move house from England to France, the rest of the FPR team are busy preparing for their departure to Spain on Monday for the teams test and race debut at Valencia.
