Less Is More..
Shark Race-R Pro
Not every helmet needs a hundred hours under the airbrush. Sometimes the brief is clean, sharp, and fast — and that's exactly what Ross asked for.
A trackday helmet. Minimal colours. Maximum impact.
The design uses just three colours — orange, black and white — built around a bold diagonal chequerboard graphic that wraps the Shark Race-R Pro shell cleanly. No gradients, no blending, no complexity. Just precise masking, solid colour and a finish that looks like it came from the factory — except it didn't. It came from X-Paint.
There's a skill in restraint that takes just as long to develop as the ability to airbrush a portrait. Knowing what to leave out. Knowing when the work is done. Ross's helmet is a good example of that — it's striking on track, readable at speed, and built to last.
If you want something clean and purposeful rather than busy, this is the tier for you. Race Paint starts from £450.
X-Paint — Sandown Coachworks, Camberley, Surrey. Custom helmet paint for road and track.
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2026 Jeddah E-Prix VVIP Corporate Gift Helmet
For the 2026 Jeddah E-Prix in Saudi Arabia, I was commissioned to produce a VVIP corporate gift helmet worthy of the occasion. Designed for presentation rather than competition, this premium one-off piece was executed from artwork supplied by Formula E and finished to the highest professional standard.
The brief was clear. Keep it sharp. Keep it accurate. Keep it event-led.
The design followed official artwork provided for the Saudi round, with colour placement and branding handled exactly as specified. The finish was built up through controlled airbrush work, metallic layering, and a high-gloss lacquer system to ensure depth and durability.
This was not a concept build. It was a formal commission tied to a major international motorsport event. Attention to detail was non-negotiable.
The result is a bespoke motorsport piece created to mark the 2026 Jeddah E-Prix — produced in the Isle of Man and delivered as a VVIP corporate gift.
If you are looking to commission a custom helmet for a corporate event, presentation piece, or private collection, get in touch.
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