Oh my, it’s like the old joke about buses or police officers: they all come along at once. Just when we were bowled over by Mahindra Racing’s competition to design their season three Formula E livery, now the fine folks at DS Virgin Racing have got into the fan-turned-designer act. Their shiny new car isn’t up for grabs but something just as visible is: Sam Bird’s helmet.

The top of British racer Bird’s lid is now your canvas. The three-time Formula E race winner himself will pick his favourite design before adopting it for the forthcoming 2016-17 season. This is your chance to see a design you’ve made venture from Hong Kong to New York with one of the leading drivers on the grid.

“This is a really exciting opportunity for fans of the sport,” Bird said. “It’s great that I am able to connect with the fans in more ways. I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with.”

No word on what will happen to the helmet at the end of the year. Will it be offered to the winning designer? (Will they want it, with the gallons of racing driver sweat collected in it over the season?). This is not a chance to be missed, however.

To enter, simply upload your design on social media with the hashtag #HelmetDIY. What are you waiting for?

Good luck and happy artworking!

Luke Smith