Formula 1 is the most visually intense sport on the planet. Machines traveling at over 200 miles per hour. Carbon fiber and titanium engineered to tolerances measured in fractions of a millimeter. Every detail — from the aerodynamic profile of a front wing to the stitching on a driver’s glove — exists for a reason. It is a world where precision is not a preference but a survival requirement, and where style and performance are not opposites but the same thing. It is also, not coincidentally, the world that has inspired some of the most compelling eyewear ever made. Our F1 Collection brings together the best designer sunglasses from the brands that share F1’s DNA — bold, precise, and built to perform. Here is what to know about each one.
Why Formula 1 and Eyewear Are a Natural Pair
The connection between motorsport and eyewear runs deeper than aesthetics. The paddock, the grandstands, and the streets surrounding every Grand Prix circuit are among the most style-conscious environments in the world. F1 has always attracted a specific kind of person — one who understands that the objects they choose reflect their values, who appreciates engineering without apology, and who moves between high performance and high fashion with complete ease.
The drivers themselves have always understood this. From Ayrton Senna’s aviators in the 1980s to the carefully curated looks of Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz, and Lando Norris in the paddock today — sunglasses have always been part of the F1 uniform off the track. The right frame communicates something about speed, confidence, and precision that words cannot. Our F1 Collection was built around that idea — curating the frames that carry that energy most convincingly.
Oakley: The Performance Choice of the Paddock
With 29 styles in our F1 Collection, Oakley is the dominant performance brand — and for good reason. Oakley’s history with motorsport runs deep: the brand has been the eyewear partner of choice for drivers, engineers, and racing enthusiasts who demand optical precision under the most demanding conditions. High Definition Optics technology delivers clarity that meets ANSI Z87.1 standards, Prizm lens technology enhances the specific colors and contrasts most relevant to high-speed environments, and frames engineered from lightweight O Matter and titanium stay in place regardless of conditions.
For the F1 fan, Oakley offers the most direct bridge between paddock performance and personal style. The Jawbreaker, the Vanguard, and the Corridor styles all carry the brand’s signature precision-engineering aesthetic — bold, purposeful frames that look like they were designed with speed in mind because, in many ways, they were. Available from $127, Oakley is also the most accessible entry point into the collection.
Ray-Ban: The Icon That Never Left the Grid
Ray-Ban brings 23 styles to the F1 Collection, anchored by two standout frames. The RB3762M Phantos ($313–$383) — a bold, oversized round frame with the visual weight to hold its own in any paddock — and the Round Reverse Phantos ($231), which flips the conventional lens geometry for a result that feels both retro and futuristic simultaneously.
Ray-Ban’s presence in motorsport culture is long-established. The Aviator — born from aviation, adopted by every form of motorsport — has been on the faces of drivers and fans since the 1960s. In 2026, the brand’s F1 styles lean into that heritage while pushing the silhouette forward: frames that reference the classic without repeating it, built for the person who knows where Ray-Ban comes from and appreciates where it is going.
Cartier: The Luxury Choice for the F1 Connoisseur
Five styles from Cartier sit at the top of the F1 Collection’s price range, anchored by the CT0476S Aviator at $1,795 — the most premium frame in the entire collection. Cartier’s presence in the F1 world is not accidental. The house that built watches for pilots, jewelry for royalty, and glasses that feel like heirlooms has always understood the intersection of precision engineering and luxury.
A Cartier frame in the paddock communicates something specific: that you are here not because you need to be seen, but because you belong. The CT0476S Aviator carries that message with the restraint and authority that only a brand with 175 years of craft behind it can manage. For the collector, the enthusiast, or the person who wants their F1 eyewear to last decades rather than seasons, Cartier is the definitive choice.
Prada and Gucci: Italian Luxury at Full Speed
Prada and Gucci each bring their distinct Italian luxury perspective to the F1 Collection. The Prada PS B51S Aviator ($459–$480) carries the house’s signature architectural precision — clean lines, premium Italian materials, and the kind of understated authority that makes it equally at home in the paddock as in a boardroom. Prada’s relationship with motorsport has been formalized through years of brand alignment with Formula 1, and the PS B51S reflects that partnership in its design DNA.
The Gucci GG1962S Aviator ($650) takes a bolder approach — the double-G hardware, the warm gold tones, and the generous proportions that have defined Gucci’s eyewear aesthetic in recent years. Where Prada speaks quietly, Gucci announces itself. Both are valid positions in the F1 paddock, where the style spectrum runs from restrained sophistication to full-throttle glamour.
Versace and Fendi: When Fashion Meets the Fast Lane
Rounding out the collection, Versace and Fendi each contribute a single standout style that brings the energy of Italian fashion to the F1 universe. Versace’s Medusa hardware and bold proportions are a natural fit for the theatrical side of Grand Prix culture — the celebrity appearances, the brand activations, the hospitality suites where fashion and motorsport overlap most visibly. Fendi brings its own brand of Roman luxury to the mix, with frames that carry the house’s signature attention to material and finishing.
Shop the Full F1 Collection at Designer Eyes
Our F1 Collection brings together 62 frames from seven of the world’s most respected eyewear brands — Oakley, Ray-Ban, Cartier, Prada, Gucci, Versace, and Fendi — at price points ranging from $127 to $3,595. Every frame ships free, is guaranteed authentic, and is backed by our optical team for fit, prescription, and lens questions.
Formula 1 runs on precision, performance, and the conviction that every detail matters. So does the eyewear we chose to represent it.
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