Social Media: Alonso wearing Campos tribute helmet at Italian Grand Prix | Brief

Fernando Alonso will wear a helmet based on that worn by Adrian Campos, the former Formula 1 driver who helped promote his career. Campos raced in F1 for Minardi in 1987 and 1988 (below), the same team Alonso made his debut with in 2001.

Campos’s junior teams still compete in F1’s feeder series. He passed away in 2021.

A nod to where it all began.

From the source Revealing @alo_oficial special #ItalianGP helmet, inspired by Adrián Campos.

Adrián was the first to spot Fernando’s talent, becoming his first manager and helping guide him into the world of formula racing. Now, his iconic helmet returns to the…

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