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F1 driver clothing: the number before the name
In a grandstand, nobody reads names: they read numbers. That holds three hundred metres from a corner, and it holds in the street, on the back of a sweatshirt. Which is why a driver piece is chosen on a figure first, and on a face second.
The number is the real logo
Each driver keeps their number from one season to the next. They choose it, they keep it, and in the end it belongs to them more than any team badge. On our pieces, it is the number that takes the back.
The figures you will meet in the shop: 44 for Lewis Hamilton, 16 for Charles Leclerc, 4 for Lando Norris, 1 for Max Verstappen, 63 for George Russell, 10 for Pierre Gasly, 31 for Esteban Ocon.
A number has two advantages over a name. It reads from a distance, and it does not age the same way: teams change, numbers stay. That is also why our driver sweatshirts carry the figure large rather than a discreet signature.
Ask for the number, not the name. If the answer comes without hesitation, you have your piece.
Ten drivers, and collections of very different sizes
The shop holds ten driver collections, and their size reflects how long they have been with us rather than their popularity.
The fullest. Charles Leclerc with twenty-one pieces, Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris with sixteen each, Max Verstappen with fourteen. These are the worlds where one driver comes in several treatments: number, helmet, car, signature.
The tightest. Oscar Piastri and Ayrton Senna with eight pieces, Pierre Gasly with six, George Russell and Esteban Ocon with four, Kimi Antonelli with three. Less choice, but each piece stands out more.
A current driver, or a legend
This is the only decision with real consequences, because the two do not age alike.
A current driver. This is the piece that sparks conversation from the race weekend onwards. The risk is well known: a hard season, a team change, and the enthusiasm can fade.
A legend. Ayrton Senna will not change teams and will not have a bad season. A Senna piece does not speak about the news, it speaks about an attachment, and it will be worn just as well in ten years.
To give something to someone whose favourite driver you do not know, the legend is the safer call. For someone who comments on every qualifying session, take the current driver.
Number, helmet or signature: three ways of saying it
Within a single driver, our pieces fall into three families, and they do not speak to the same temperament.
The number. The most direct and the most legible. One large figure on the back, nothing else. This is the piece recognised in a second, including by people who do not follow Formula 1.
The helmet and the car. A richer illustration that asks to be looked at. It appeals to those who love automotive design as much as the racing itself.
The signature. The quietest register, often the most elegant, for someone who would rather their clothing did not shout.
T-shirt, sweatshirt, and the kids
The artwork is the same on both pieces, so the season settles it: the sweatshirt from autumn onwards, the t-shirt in spring or in a mild climate.
Drivers also exist in kids' sizes, and that is where the number makes most sense: a figure is recognised before a name can be read. It is all gathered in the kids' Formula 1 sweatshirts.
Adult measurements are on the t-shirt size chart and the hoodie size chart.
Where to start
Three ways in, depending on the person.
Frequently asked questions
Which drivers are available?
Ten: Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon and Ayrton Senna.
Why put the number rather than the name?
Because a figure reads from a distance and is recognised faster than a name, including by a child who cannot read yet.
What do you give without knowing the favourite driver?
A legend such as Ayrton Senna: it depends on no team and no season. Otherwise start from the driver t-shirt collection and let them choose.
Do drivers come in kids' sizes?
Yes, in the kids' Formula 1 sweatshirt collection, with the same principle of a large number on the back.
Which colours and sizes?
White or black, from XS to 3XL on adult pieces.
