F1 EXPLAINS: Suits, boots and underwear: what F1 drivers compete in

When F1 drivers suit up for a race, safety is the number one priority. Their gloves, balaclavas, boots, suits and underwear protect them from fire and heat.

But the race team can’t stop them. It should be light, comfortable and breathable, with some special features built in to help them perform at their best.

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In this episode of F1 explainsMaurizio Sicco, PUMA Motorsport consultant and racewear expert, tells Katie Osborne and Christian Hewgill all about F1 race kit: how it’s designed and tested, and the special requests drivers make for their custom equipment.