Sparco celebrates F1 heritage with new “Fabric of Champions” exhibit in Italy. Discover Sparco's permanent exhibition “The Champions’ Gear” at Turin’s National Automobile Museum.

The champions’ gear at the National Automobile Museum in Turin

A new section at the Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile in Turin tells the story of motorsport evolution through original racing suits worn by Formula 1 legends from the 1980s to the present. This exhibition accompanies the special show “I Nemici del Drake. Enzo Ferrari and the British Teams,” curated by Carlo Cavicchi and Mario Donnini with Maurizio Cilli.

Sparco presents its new permanent exhibition “The Champions’ Gear” at MAUTO – Museo Nazionale dell’Automobile: a display of 21 original racing suits that trace the evolution of contemporary motorsport through some of Formula 1’s greatest figures. The exhibit highlights the role and excellence of the Piedmont-based company, a global reference in racing equipment and the development of top-level technical racing apparel.

The opening of the exhibition “I Nemici del Drake. Enzo Ferrari and the British Teams,” running from Thursday, April 2 to Sunday, October 11, 2026, provides the perfect setting to introduce this new space. The section brings together original suits belonging to iconic Formula 1 drivers from the 1980s to today, all created by Sparco. This unique collection is a testament to innovation, design, and identity at the highest levels of global motorsport history.

Through this selection, Sparco showcases its history of research and development in fire-resistant materials, demonstrating the evolution of technologies that have progressively improved safety, comfort, and performance. From the earliest technical solutions to the most recent innovations, each racing suit represents a key step in a continuous journey of growth, guided by a pioneering spirit and an unwavering drive for improvement.

The collection features legendary names like Nelson Piquet, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, and Mika Häkkinen, as well as contemporary champions including Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen, and Lando Norris. This cross-generational story highlights Sparco’s ability to accompany and anticipate the evolution of motorsport on a global scale.

Founded in Turin and approaching its 50th anniversary in 2027, Sparco embodies a model of Italian manufacturing excellence that combines technology, design, and product culture. Born from a revolutionary idea – making motorsport safer without compromising performance – the company has built internationally recognized leadership over time, playing a decisive role in defining industry standards.

Whether you are a die-hard Tifoso or a fan of technical engineering, this new permanent exhibit offers a rare, close-up look at the gear that protected the world’s fastest drivers during their most iconic moments. As Formula 1 continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in 2026, the “Fabric of Champions” shows the craftsmanship and safety innovations that allow these athletes to compete at the limit.