In 2023, British racing driver Jessica Hawkins drove the Aston Martin AMR23 at Silverstone under FIA filming day regulations, becoming one of the very few women to pilot a current-specification Formula 1 car in an official capacity in the modern era. The helmet she wore that day — a Bell HP77, certified to FIA 8860-2018 standard — is the subject of this 1:5 scale model by Spark Model. Hawkins served as an Aston Martin F1 development driver and ambassador, and this test was widely recognised as a landmark moment in the sport.
The Bell HP77 represents the top of Bell's competition helmet range, carrying FIA 8860-2018 certification — the most demanding homologation standard for Formula 1 helmets. It has been chosen by drivers at the highest level of the sport for its combination of structural integrity and low weight. The HP77 worn by Hawkins during the 2023 AMR23 test bore the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team's characteristic British Racing Green livery combined with her own personal design elements, making it visually distinct within the team's 2023 helmet roster.
Silverstone 2023: A Defining Test Drive
The Aston Martin AMR23, powered by a Mercedes-AMG F1 M14 E Performance 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 hybrid power unit, was the team's 2023 Formula 1 challenger raced by Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll across the full season. Hawkins' Silverstone outing was conducted under FIA filming day regulations, placing her behind the wheel of the most advanced Aston Martin competition car built to that date. As Aston Martin's development driver and ambassador, her test was part of the team's stated commitment to promoting women in motorsport at the top level.
Spark Model's 1:5 Scale Helmet Replica
Spark Model produces a dedicated range of 1:5 scale replica helmets drawn from Formula 1's current and recent seasons, each hand-painted in resin to reproduce the livery of a specific event or driver. SKU 5HF133 is assigned to Hawkins' Bell helmet from the AMR23 2023 Silverstone test. At this scale, the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant branding, the team's green palette and Hawkins' personal design elements are rendered with the detail resolution that makes Spark's helmet series a reference in the category.
Placing It in the Collection
This 1:5 resin model pairs naturally with Spark's other 2023 F1 season helmet replicas, and sits alongside 1:18 or 1:43 Aston Martin AMR23 model cars representing Alonso and Stroll's 2023 campaign. For collectors focused on women in motorsport history, it occupies a category of its own: few replicas exist to represent Hawkins' AMR23 drive, and none at this fidelity of scale. Bell Helmet collectors will also find it a natural addition, as it bridges F1 livery collecting and helmet brand heritage within a single display piece.
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Who is Jessica Hawkins and why is this helmet significant?
Jessica Hawkins is a British racing driver who served as Aston Martin F1's development driver and ambassador. In 2023 she drove the AMR23 at Silverstone under FIA filming day regulations, becoming one of the very few women to drive a current-specification Formula 1 car in an official capacity in the modern era.
What is the Bell HP77 helmet?
The Bell HP77 is a top-tier racing helmet certified to the FIA 8860-2018 standard, the most stringent homologation level used in Formula 1. It is the model worn by Hawkins during the 2023 Aston Martin AMR23 Silverstone test.
What livery does this helmet carry?
It features the Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant F1 Team's 2023 green livery branding, combined with Jessica Hawkins' personal helmet design elements specific to that test.
Who makes this model and at what scale?
It is produced by Spark Model at 1:5 scale. Spark's helmet replica range covers notable Formula 1 helmets and is hand-painted in resin.
