F1 drivers need speed and better tailoring, says Hockerty’s “Tailoring Grand Prix”
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F1 revolutionises New York
On June 16, Formula 1 stars packed downtown Manhattan for the premiere of Brad Pitt’s upcoming F1 film. The moment was pure New York glamour — proof that racing’s next generation is as comfortable in sharp tailoring as they are in a cockpit.
The team at Hockerty — the Swiss label known for its digital-first approach to tailoring — was intrigued by the photo op and decided to scrutinise the drivers’ looks and deliver their verdict.
Tailoring Grand Prix by Hockerty
Classification grid — Tailoring Grand Prix
| POS | DRIVER | Verdict (Fit-First Assessment) | Points |
| Pole | Carlos Sainz | Textbook navy: clean shoulder, trouser kisses the shoe, timeless. | 25 |
| P2 | Lando Norris | Modern slim cut, 5 mm sleeve trim would make it showroom- | 18 |
| P3 | Esteban Ocon | Classic tux; 2 cm less sleeve would reveal cuff and elevate it to black-tie gold. | 15 |
| P4 | Pierre Gasly | Dinner jacket sits well, shirt cuff hidden—easy fix at the tailor. | 12 |
| P5 | Alex Albon | Crisp midnight suit; minor collar gap and shoulder drop keep him off the podium. | 10 |
| P6 | Charles Leclerc | Cream DB turns heads; trousers are a touch long, and the waist needs a nip. | 8 |
| P7 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Good balance; raise hem 1 cm and tighten seat for top-five potential. | 6 |
| P8 | Franco Colapinto | Safe charcoal; slimmer legs would sharpen the silhouette. | 4 |
| P9 | Oliver Bearman | Athletic cut flares at the skirt; casual sneakers divide opinion. | 2 |
| P10 | Isack Hadjar | On-trend oversized; a tailoring tweak could streamline wide legs. | 1 |
| P11 | Yuki Tsunoda | Relaxed DB overwhelms frame; sleeve pitch adjustment recommended. | - |
| P12 | Nico Hülkenberg | Tee-under-tux combo bold; loose break softens otherwise sharp lines. | - |
| P13 | Liam Lawson | Light-grey pinstripe markedly oversized; sleeves and legs need shortening. | - |
These guys spend their lives chasing tenths of a second, so of course, they value precision. We’re simply applying that same exactness to jackets and trousers. Even when someone leans towards an oversized cut, details like sleeve length, collar balance, and trouser break still matter — and they’re easy wins with the right tailor
Teresa Marco, Product & Photography Manager, Hockerty
Note on style vs. standards: Many of these Gen-Z drivers purposely flirt with looser silhouettes. Our grid is a sartorial fitting check, measuring how each look would score against time-honoured tailoring benchmarks, not personal taste.
F1 drivers need better tailoring, says Hockerty’s product expert
F1 drivers in the image above have inconsistent fittings and measurements in their outfits, with some suits being too relaxed and others having trousers that are too long. Carlos stands out with a more balanced fit, showing the importance of precise tailoring for formal appearances.
Methodology
A panel of three Hockerty master tailors reviewed a 6 K Getty image of the rooftop lineup (shot 16 June 2025). Scores (0–10) were awarded for:
- Shoulder alignmen
- Chest drape
- Sleeve-to-shirt-cuff ratio
- Trouser break
- Overall cohesion
About Hockerty
Founded in 2008, Hockerty is the leading online tailor for made-to-measure suits, shirts and coats. Eight simple body inputs feed an AI-driven pattern system, and each garment is hand-cut, quality-checked and shipped worldwide in as little as two weeks.
Assets & Credits
Download “Fit Check” infographic here:
If you cover the Tailoring Grand Prix, please credit with a link to Hockerty.com.
If you cover the Tailoring Grand Prix, please credit with a link to Hockerty.com.
Need individual driver notes or more quotes from Teresa? Just ask: raquel@hockerty.com