ALPINESTARS FAST FACTS

The company was founded in 1963 by an Italian leather craftsman by the name of Sante Mazzarolo Past champions, including Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso, Kimi Räikkönen and Jenson Button, have all played an integral role in developing Alpinestars products A Nomex Alpinestars racesuit can withstand a 650°C naked flame for up to 30 seconds with minimal damage The company’s name is derived from the English translation of the Italian mountain flower stella alpina, which is better known as edelweiss The first motorcycle boot was produced by Alpinestars in 1965. It featured a steel shin protector and a buckle instead of laces Brazilian racer Christian Fittipaldi was the first F1 driver to wear Alpinestars apparel, back in 1993