Alpinestars Race V3 underwear bottoms are designed to provide increased protection against heat and flames in the event of an accident. Alpinestars have struck the perfect balance between comfort and safety, ensuring you will be protected, without compromising on fit, feel, and general comfort whilst wearing these underwear bottoms. The Race V3 is ideal for professional and clubman racers alike, and for such an affordable price it would be hard to find an alternative with as much quality for the same price.
Approval:
- FIA 8856-2018 Approved
- SFI 3.3 Approved
Key Features:
- Constructed using Lenzing FR material which offers high levels of resistance against heat and flame.
- Elastane in the material makes the Race V3 more comfortable and allows for some stretch to provide a less restrictive fit.
- Soft touch materials minimise irritation on the skin.
Do I actually need FIA underwear?
If your championship requires it, this is the layer scrutineers ask about, and it is strongly recommended under any suit regardless. These bottoms are homologated to FIA 8856-2018, the current FIA standard, so the label is there when scrutineers ask for it. They also carry SFI 3.3 approval for events run to American SFI rules. Our guide on whether fireproof underwear is mandatory covers the rules championship by championship.
What size should I go for?
Sizes run from S to XXL. Underwear layers should sit close to the skin without pinching, as loose fabric wrinkles under the suit and gets uncomfortable fast. Between sizes, take the smaller one for a base layer.
How do I wash it?
Underwear layers are the one bit of racewear you should wash after every use: cool and gentle, no bleach or fabric softener, air dry. That keeps the suit itself needing far fewer washes. Full routine in our racewear care guide.
