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**My reaction: There's a LOT more serious matters they should be focusing on right now like the Germany GP, etc. **



Midseason helmet livery changes have been banned, according to reports on Wednesday.

The respected German publication Auto Motor und Sport and the international news agency Reuters report that F1 drivers this year will have to start and finish the season with the same helmet colors.

German correspondent Tobias Gruner said it was a proposal by Bernie Ecclestone that was adopted by the governing FIA and team bosses at Tuesday's meeting of the F1 Commission.

Gruner said it means "the days of changing looks and crazy helmet creations on special occasions are over."

The move is clearly to help fans and spectators to more easily identify the drivers, given the ever-increasing trend for multiple design changes within a season.

And many had lamented the steady decline of iconic and easily-recognizable helmets, like the yellow of Ayrton Senna and the London rowing club livery worn by Damon Hill.

But the initial reaction on social media was not generally positive.

Gruner said the move will also stop drivers from doing things like inviting their fans to design one-off helmets that are subsequently auctioned for charity.

"What punishment awaits the drivers should they violate the new rule is not yet known," he added.



I hear F1 banned drivers to change Helmet design during season. I am a fan of consistency, BUT SERIOUSLY! what's next? rules on haircut?

— alex wurz (@alex_wurz) February 18, 2015

http://www.foxsports.com/motor/story...changes-021815

03/12/15 Update:
HERE ARE THE 2015 F1 HELMET DESIGNS. THESE SHOULD STAY PREDOMINATELY THE SAME AS THIS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON