The Best F1 Special Edition Caps of 2026
Quick answer: a special edition cap is made for one Grand Prix or one livery and released once, without a restock. The standouts of 2026 include Charles Leclerc's Monaco GP cap, Mercedes' Blue Wonder cap for Silverstone, Max Verstappen's Las Vegas trucker, Lando Norris's Singapore cap and the Pirelli podium caps. Because each run is made only once, these caps are the ones collectors look for after the season.
What makes a cap a special edition
Teams design race editions months ahead and produce a single batch. They usually drop in the week before the race, and some only after a special livery is revealed. When they sell out, they are gone. Read more in how F1 merch drops work.
Our picks of 2026
| Cap | Race | Why it stands out |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Leclerc Driver Cap | Monaco GP | Leclerc's home race edition, the cap Monaco fans wait for every year |
| Lewis Hamilton Driver Cap | China GP | An early season Ferrari edition for Hamilton fans |
| Blue Wonder Team Cap | British GP | Mercedes' Silverstone design in a striking blue |
| Aston Martin Team Cap | British GP | The home race edition of a British team |
| Carlos Sainz Driver Cap | Barcelona GP | A home race cap for the Spanish driver |
| Lando Norris Driver Cap | Singapore GP | The world champion's night race edition |
| Max Verstappen Driver Cap | Las Vegas GP | A bold Vegas trucker by New Era |
| Pirelli P1 Podium Cap | Saudi Arabian GP | Made for a race that was cancelled, so it never reached a podium |
The caps made for a race that never happened
The 2026 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was cancelled, but its caps had already been produced. That makes the Pirelli Saudi Arabian GP podium cap one of the more unusual pieces of the year. For Saudi fans there is also the Aston Martin Saudi Collector's Edition Cap, limited to 500 pieces. See the full 2026 Saudi Arabian GP special editions.
Pirelli podium caps
Pirelli makes a new podium cap for many races, the same design the top three drivers wear on the podium. In 2026 there are race editions such as Singapore and Austin, plus the P1 Denim and P1 Corduroy editions. Browse all Pirelli caps.
Shop the standouts
Leclerc Monaco GP 2026 Cap
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Mercedes Blue Wonder Cap
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Norris Singapore GP 2026 Cap
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Pirelli Saudi GP 2026 Podium Cap
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Every 2026 race edition
Australia · China · Miami · Monaco · Silverstone · Monza · Singapore · Austin · São Paulo · Las Vegas · Abu Dhabi
Not sure which shape suits you? Our F1 cap guide compares 9FORTY, 9FIFTY, 9SEVENTY and trucker caps.
Frequently asked questions
Are F1 special edition caps restocked?
No. Special edition caps are produced once for a specific race or livery. When a size or colour sells out, it does not come back.
When are F1 race edition caps released?
Usually in the week before the race, either on the Monday after the previous Grand Prix or on the Thursday of race weekend. Livery editions are released once the livery is revealed.
Are special edition caps worth collecting?
Yes for many fans. Each one marks a single race and is never repeated, so popular editions become hard to find after the season.
