F1 News: Fernando Alonso Reveals Striking Japanese-Inspired Helmet - "Incredible"

Fernando Alonso will be a Samurai warrior in Japan.

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso will be unveiling his Samurai-inspired helmet at the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka this weekend as a tribute to the Samurai warriors from ancient Japan.

The Spaniard is known to have a soft spot for Japan's ancient warriors and the Samurai culture. Consequently, he also has a tattoo of a Samurai warrior on his upper back, which reminds him of the strength he possesses. 

The new design of the helmet looks rather classy in white with red and black highlights from the Japanese flag. It also sports a Samurai warrior image at the back, the same as the one on Alonso's tattoo, along with graphics of Japan's landmarks placed around the helmet. 

Fernando Alonso Press Image

Alonso has been popular for wearing helmets which are designed as per the theme of the host country. However, after a disappointing Grand Prix in Singapore last weekend at the Marina Bay circuit that saw him finish 15th, it looks like the 42-year-old racer would need the backing of all that Samurai power to up his pace this weekend in Suzuka. 

The Samurai helmet was designed by UK-based MDM Designs- known for their amazing helmet designs and a reputed clientele from the likes of George Russell, Sergio Perez, Alex Albon, Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and many more. 

Fernando Alonso Press Image

Since the design of the helmet went live on social media platform X, Alonso's fans can't help but praise it to the max. Here are a few reactions from fans:

A mighty impressed fan:

Best helmet design of 2023 so far

— Vishal Saini (@VishalSainiX) September 20, 2023

I agree with this fan:

That design is so dope 🤌

— BuffaloBathe (@Crunkz1z) September 20, 2023

Someone wants a mini-scale model of it! 

It's amazing, we need it in mini-helmet now please 🙏🙏🙏

— dx26d2 - #ElPlan2026 🏆 (@dx26d2) September 20, 2023

Alonso is now a Samurai Warrior:

Fernando the samurai warrior 💚 pic.twitter.com/RO7oeHWzAT

— 🧡 Debbie 🧡 (@debbielando4) September 20, 2023

Another reaction from the Aston Martin account on X:

I have no words. That is an incredible helmet.

— dystainak (@dystainak) September 20, 2023

Now that Alonso has the power of the Japanese warrior with him, it remains to be seen if his katana, or rather F1 car, cooperates with the racer this time after it was "undrivable" last weekend in Singapore.