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Russian GP diary: Kvyat might defy F1 over 'joke' helmet change rule

The Formula One paddock is a busy place that hosts a lot of serious business over a race weekend, so we try to bring you some of the news stories you might otherwise miss ahead of the Russian Grand Prix.

Revolution!

Local hero Daniil Kvyat wanted to wear a helmet featuring a one-off design for the Russian Grand Prix this weekend, but the F1's rulebook might prevent him from doing so.

F1 drivers are only allowed one significant change per year, according to Article 9.1 of the regulations. Helmet changes were restricted in 2014 to allow fans to better identify drivers after it became commonplace to have radically different designs on a regular basis.