8859 or 8860? The question comes up at the start of every season. Here, without the jargon, is what each FIA standard allows you to do.
FIA 8859: the standard for whenever a HANS is mandatory
FIA 8859 is the benchmark standard whenever a Head and Neck Support (HANS) system is required for national and international competitions that do not mandate 8860. It is also accepted in karting, up to the World Championship level. The 8859-2024 is the new version, for the same uses.
At ZAMP: RZ-70F, RZ-61F, RZ-63F, and the open-face RZ-19F, all dual-homologated to FIA 8859-2024 and Snell SA2025.
FIA 8860-2018: the most demanding level
FIA 8860-2018 is the strictest standard for international closed-cockpit car competitions. It is notably mandatory in GT3, FIA GT, World Rallycross, WRC, and WEC. Its ABP version applies to open-cockpit cars (Formula 1, F2, F3, Formula E).
At ZAMP: RZ-88C Carbon (gloss finish) and RZ-88O Carbon (matte finish), carbon weave shell, approximately 1,350g in size M, Z-24 anti-fog visor.
What about older standards?
- FIA 8858-2010: expired on 12/31/2023.
- FIA 8860-2010: valid until 12/31/2028.
How to decide
Read your championship regulations: they will specify the minimum standard required. If 8860 is not required, an 8859-2024 helmet does the job. If you are aiming for international competition in closed-cockpit cars, go directly for 8860-2018.
Still have doubts? Our helmet standards page shows you the standard to aim for based on your discipline. Helmets are delivered without HANS clips: don't forget the ZAMP Z-Tech HANS clips.
Always refer to Appendix L of the FIA International Sporting Code and the FFSA regulations.
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