Racing Force Group

What Racing Force Group does

Racing Force Group (legal entity Racing Force S.p.A.) is an Italian-headquartered, publicly listed motorsport safety equipment group operating a portfolio of five brands — OMP (fire-retardant racewear founded 1973), Bell Racing (helmets founded 1954), Zeronoise (electronics), Racing Spirit (premium apparel), and HPS (defense and law enforcement). The group designs, develops, and manufactures helmets, racewear, safety harnesses, steering wheels, micro-cameras, and related components, with proprietary technologies including Driver's Eye™ (the world's smallest in-helmet broadcast camera at 9x9mm and 1.43 grams), the One Art Air breathable racing suit, and impact-absorption composite systems. Operations span three continents across seven locations, including the expanded Ronco Scrivia headquarters and R&D center, a Sakhir (Bahrain) helmet and HPS defense manufacturing facility, electronics assembly in Pisa, and commercial offices in Mooresville and Charlotte (US); the group serves customers in over 80 countries.

The group's go-to-market blends direct B2B partnerships with Formula 1 teams and OEMs (Mercedes-AMG, McLaren, Toyota Gazoo Racing, Mercedes-AMG Motorsport), direct sales to race organizers and government agencies (FIA official supplier since 2012, Netherlands Ministry of Justice), and a global dealer network serving amateur racers and racing schools. Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales of FIA-homologated safety products, with FY 2025 consolidated revenue of €73.1 million (+11.4% YoY at +12.3% constant currency), split between a dealer channel of €41.9M (+6.5%), direct team and manufacturer sales of €48.4M+, the Racing Spirit branded apparel line (+22.1%), Driver's Equipment (+13.8%), and a small but growing services contribution from the Zeronoise Communication Services joint venture operational since July 2025. Strategic direction is defined by capacity expansion (new Bahrain factory planned 2026, +50% HQ footprint), vertical diversification into defense and nautical segments, and broadcast ecosystem integration through Driver's Eye™.

Name

Racing Force Group

Legal name

Racing Force S.p.A.

Website

https://racingforce.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Racing Force Group manufactures motorsport safety equipment — Bell Racing helmets, OMP racewear, Zeronoise electronics, and HPS defense head protection — serving professional racing teams, car manufacturers, dealers, and government agencies across 80+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorsport Safety Equipment

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Powersports Safety, Helmets & Protective Gear Manufacturing (IMACAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Helmets & Protective Headgear Retail (Motorcycle/ATV/Snow) (CRAMANAB), Riding Jackets, Pants & Suits Retail (Leather/Textile) (CRAMANAF)

Keywords

• Motorsport safety equipment
• Racing helmets
• Fire-retardant racewear
• Safety harnesses
• Racing car components

Headquarters

HQ city

Ronco Scrivia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Driver's Equipment Sales: Sales of helmets (Bell Racing), racing suits, and other racewear (OMP brand) to drivers and racing teams. Revenue grew €6.7 million (+13.8%) in 2025. Includes FIA-homologated products for Formula 1, WRC, GT racing, and other motorsport disciplines.
2. Car Parts: Sales of steering wheels, safety harnesses, and other safety components for racing cars. Revenue declined €0.6 million (-4.4%) in 2025 due to production program delays.
3. Racing Spirit Branded Apparel: Premium technical apparel and accessories under Racing Spirit brand for motorsport enthusiasts and maritime/sailing applications. Grew +22.1% in 2025, with 240% growth over two years for the nautical segment.
4. HPS Defense & Law Enforcement: Head protection equipment for law enforcement and defense applications, including riot helmets and military helmets. First deliveries to Netherlands Ministry of Justice in Q4 2025 (€0.5 million). Strategic diversification project.
5. Zeronoise Communication Services: Radio communication services through joint venture Zeronoise Communication Services Wll, operational since July 2025. Contributed €0.5 million to 2025 revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Racing Force Group designs, manufactures, and distributes motorsport safety equipment including FIA-homologated helmets (Bell Racing), fire-retardant racewear (OMP), safety harnesses, steering wheels, and car components. The company also operates electronics (Zeronoise), premium technical apparel (Racing Spirit), and defense/law enforcement head protection (HPS) divisions, serving professional racing teams, car manufacturers, dealers, and government agencies globally.

Product overview

Racing Force Group operates as a multi-brand portfolio company rather than a single unified platform. The Group is organized around five distinct brands: OMP (fire-retardant racing suits and racewear), Bell Racing (racing helmets), Racing Spirit (premium technical apparel), Zeronoise (electronics including the Driver's Eye micro-camera), and HPS (defense and law enforcement head protection). These brands share manufacturing, R&D, and distribution infrastructure—particularly in Bahrain for helmets and Italy (Ronco Scrivia) for racewear—while serving distinct market segments from grassroots motorsport to Formula 1, defense, and nautical applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OMP: Motorsport racewear and safety equipment brand, including fire-retardant suits, gloves, shoes, and underwear. Founded in 1973 in Genoa, Italy.
• Bell Racing
• Zeronoise
• Racing Spirit
• HPS (High Protection Systems)

Products and services

• OMP Racewear OMP is the Group's fire-retardant racewear brand including suits, gloves, shoes, underwear, and safety harnesses, FIA 8856-2018 homologated, serving all levels of motorsport from Formula 1 to grassroots categories.
• Bell Racing Helmets Bell Racing is the Group's racing helmets brand, FIA and Snell homologated, equipping drivers across Formula 1, INDYCAR, GT racing, and other top championships.
• Racing Spirit Apparel Racing Spirit is the Group's premium technical apparel brand offering high-performance clothing using sustainable materials with Italian styling for motorsport and nautical applications.
• Driver's Eye Micro-Camera System Driver's Eye is the world's smallest micro-camera (9x9mm, 1.43 grams), FIA-homologated, installed inside racing helmets to provide live first-person broadcasting view from the driver's perspective.
• HPS Defense & Law Enforcement Helmets HPS is the Group's defense and law enforcement division offering head protection equipment including the Gladiator family, Riot helmets, and Lift Airborne AV2.2, engineered and manufactured in Bahrain.
• OMP One Art Air Racing Suit OMP One Art Air is the most breathable racing suit for motorsport, featuring proprietary TxArt outer fabric with sublimation printing and Air inner layer for exceptional breathability and comfort, FIA 8856-2018 homologated.
• Car Parts (Safety Harnesses & Steering Wheels)

Quantifiable outcome

• 42% racewear market share at 2026 Indianapolis 500 (14 of 33 drivers)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship, core and strategic.

• Fast and Furio Sailing TeamminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2026Racing Spirit brand partnership extension with professional sailing team. Crews of Maxi 100 Arca SGR and Marta 07 continue wearing Racing Spirit technical apparel. Partnership supports brand expansion in nautical sector.
• Yacht Club Costa Smeralda / Porto Cervo MarinaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 27 April 2026Racing Spirit shop-in-shop at Porto Cervo Marina adjacent to Yacht Club Costa Smeralda, operated by Velamania Sardinia S.r.L. Strategic retail presence in premium nautical location.
• British F4 ChampionshipminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 April 2026Bell Racing partnership supporting British F4, developing future stars of motorsport with helmet technology for young racing talents.
• FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2026FIA extended safety equipment partnership into 15th season (since 2012). OMP and Bell Racing brands serve as Official Suppliers to FIA for race officials, safety car drivers, and medical car staff across all FIA championships. OMP provides fire-retardant racewear; Bell Racing provides helmets. Products developed and manufactured in Italy and Bahrain.
• FOX SportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Multi-year agreement for Driver's Eye™ technology integration in NTT INDYCAR SERIES television broadcasts. Starting 2026 season, system integrated into every event's TV coverage following successful introduction at selected 2025 rounds including Indianapolis 500.
• Racing AmericacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 February 2026Official Racing Product Supplier to Racing America, SVRA, Trans Am Series, International GT, FR Americas, F4 U.S., and Ligier JFC for 2026 season. OMP and Bell Racing products prominently displayed in paddock; OMP supplies driver suits to champions; Bell Racing awards gold helmets to SVRA champions.
• Mercedes-AMG MotorsportflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 December 2025Multi-year agreement making OMP and Bell Racing Official Suppliers to Mercedes-AMG Motorsport. OMP serves as exclusive provider of racewear products for Mercedes-AMG Performance and Junior Drivers, with dedicated kit design for Customer Racing programs. Partnership foundation laid during 2025 season with victories in DTM, GT World Challenge Europe, Intercontinental GT Challenge, WEC, and IMSA.
• Condor Arnhem B.V.strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2025Partnership for HPS brand's first major law enforcement contract. HPS and Racing Force International, in partnership with Condor Arnhem, supply Riot Helmets to the Department of Justice in the Netherlands. Multi-year contract representing HPS's first significant entry into law enforcement sector.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Sparco: Italian motorsport safety equipment manufacturer producing seats, harnesses, steering wheels, suits, gloves, and shoes. Directly competitive with OMP and Bell Racing across the same FIA-homologated product categories serving F1, rally, and GT racing teams.
• Stand 21: French motorsport safety equipment maker producing race suits, harnesses, and restraints. Overlaps with OMP in fire-retardant racewear and FIA homologation categories for rally and circuit racing.
• Sabelt: Italian motorsport safety specialist focused on racing harnesses, seats, and steering wheels. Directly competes with Racing Force's Car Parts and OMP restraint product lines among professional racing teams and OEMs.
• Stilo: Italian manufacturer of FIA-homologated racing helmets with integrated communications. Closest direct head-to-head competitor to Bell Racing in open-wheel and rally helmets.
• Alpinestars: Italian motorsport apparel and protection specialist producing racing suits, gloves, shoes, and body armor. Overlaps with OMP racewear and protective equipment in F1, MotoGP, and rally.
• Schuberth: German helmet manufacturer with motorsport, motorcycle, automotive, and industrial safety lines. Competes with Bell Racing and HPS across professional racing and adjacent head protection categories.
• Simpson Race Products: American motorsport safety equipment brand producing helmets, restraints, suits, and footwear. Directly competes with Bell Racing and OMP in North American grassroots and professional racing markets.

Broad incumbents

• Gentex Corporation: US defense and aerospace optoelectronics specialist whose Ops-Core division leads in military and law enforcement helmet systems. Most relevant broad incumbent competing with RFG's HPS defense product line.
• MSA Safety: Large US-listed safety products manufacturer including industrial, fire service, and ballistic head protection. Adjacent incumbent with broader PPE portfolio that could compete with HPS in defense and first-responder helmets.
• Avon Protection: Global provider of head, respiratory, and body protection for defense, law enforcement, and first responders. Competes with HPS riot and military helmets in the public safety procurement channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

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