The safest gift for a female F1 and MotoGP fan is a women's-cut item from her favourite team, or something where size doesn't matter: a cap, Red Bull Spect sunglasses or an accessory. With clothing, the specific manufacturer's chart and the size she normally wears are what count. Below you'll find the differences between women's and unisex cuts, the official Castore and Puma charts and tips on finding out her size without asking.
Women's or unisex cut?
Teamwear comes in three types of cut. Before you choose, think about how the item should fit:
| Cut | How it fits | When to choose it |
|---|---|---|
| women's | narrower shoulders, shaped waist, shorter | a T-shirt or polo that should follow the figure |
| unisex | based on the men's cut: straight, wider, longer | looser, casual wear, hoodies |
| men's | straight cut, broad shoulders | only if she wears oversize |
In this article we only recommend women's and unisex items. See, for example, Red Bull Racing women, KTM women or Mercedes-AMG Petronas women.
Women's sizes by manufacturer
Every manufacturer has its own chart, and the same letter at two brands may not mean the same measurements. So always check who made the item – the manufacturer is shown in the product name or description.
Castore (Red Bull Racing)
Castore gives body measurements in centimetres for women's items (according to the Castore size chart):
| Size | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hips (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 84 | 66 | 91 |
| S | 89 | 71 | 96 |
| M | 94 | 76 | 101 |
| L | 99 | 81 | 106 |
| XL | 104 | 86 | 111 |
| XXL | 109 | 91 | 116 |
Castore team T-shirts are made of technical fabric and sit closer to the body than cotton. If she's on the border between two sizes, go for the larger one. Red Bull Racing women's T-shirts are in the Red Bull Racing women collection.
Puma (Ferrari)
Puma's European size guide gives conversions to national sizes for women's clothing, not measurements in centimetres:
| Puma women's | DE | UK | FR |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34 | 8 | 36 |
| S | 36 | 10 | 38 |
| M | 38 | 12 | 40 |
| L | 40 | 14 | 42 |
| XL | 42 | 16 | 44 |
| XXL | 44 | 18 | 46 |
In practice: if she normally wears a German/Czech size 38, that corresponds to a Puma women's M. Unisex items are based on the men's cut, so use Puma's men's chart for them, where S corresponds to German 44–46 – a different numbering system from women's sizes, not women's 44. Puma usually also states the fit (e.g. Regular) and the model's height on its products, which is a useful guide. Ferrari clothing is in the Scuderia Ferrari F1 Team collection.
Other manufacturers (KTM, VR46, Ducati, Alfa Romeo)
Clothing for MotoGP teams and riders, and for some F1 teams, is made by other licensed manufacturers without a shared public chart. For these products, go by the sizes listed with the product. Browse KTM women, Ducati Corse women, Valentino Rossi or Alfa Romeo F1 Team women.
How to find out her size without asking
- Check the label. Find a T-shirt or hoodie she likes to wear and note the brand and size. Convert a women's dress size (36, 38, 40) using the Puma chart above.
- Find out what fit she wears. Does she wear T-shirts fitted or loose? Choose a women's or unisex cut accordingly.
- Ask around discreetly. A friend, sister or partner often knows her size – or can find out.
- Go for forgiving items. A hoodie or tank top is more forgiving than a fitted team T-shirt. For a unisex hoodie, the size she wears in men's or unisex brands usually works well.
- If you're between two sizes, choose the larger one for technical team T-shirts.
- Buy with time to spare. When buying online in the EU, you have 14 days to withdraw from the contract after delivery. The period runs from delivery, not from Christmas.
Caps: usually hassle-free
A cap is a gift where you usually don't need to worry about size. According to the New Era size guide, the adjustable 9FORTY is one size for head circumferences of 55.8–60.6 cm. To be sure, measure the head following New Era's instructions: run the tape about 2.5 cm above the eyebrows and around the widest part of the back of the head.
For a more delicate look or a smaller head, women's models are a good fit – for example the Oracle Red Bull Racing women's cap by New Era or the Red Bull Ring women's cap. Browse the Red Bull caps and beanies collection.
Red Bull Spect sunglasses
Sunglasses are a unisex gift with no clothing size – you only need to consider face width. Many models list three numbers, for example 52-20-145. According to All About Vision, these are the width of one lens, the bridge width and the temple length in millimetres.
- Narrower face: choose a smaller lens width. For the DUNDEE and DASH sport models, the manufacturer lists size S/M on specteyewear.com.
- City style: lifestyle models such as MARGO, MAZE or MAHU have polarised lenses with a category 3 filter, according to the manufacturer.
- Sport: curved shield models (DUNDEE, DASH) are designed for cycling, running and everyday wear, according to the manufacturer.
See the full range in the Red Bull Spect leisure and sport sunglasses collection.
Hoodies, tank tops and accessories
- Women's hoodie – the most practical item in the colder months. Women's team hoodies are in, for example, the Alfa Romeo F1 Team women collection.
- Tank top or dress – for summer races, such as Valentino Rossi's VR46 women's tank top or the Red Bull Ring fan dress.
- Team edition – women's T-shirts with sponsor logos for Ferrari (Puma), Red Bull Racing (Castore) or Cadillac (Tommy Hilfiger), for a fan who wants to look like the team in the garage.
- Size-free accessories – keyrings, mugs or travel mugs; good add-ons to the main gift.
Quick pick by favourite team
| Supports | Gift idea | Where to browse |
|---|---|---|
| Red Bull Racing | Castore women's team T-shirt, pink New Era cap | Red Bull Racing women |
| KTM, Pedro Acosta | women's casual T-shirt, team hoodie | KTM women |
| Valentino Rossi | women's tank top, shorts | Valentino Rossi |
| Ducati | women's logo T-shirt | Ducati Corse women |
| Mercedes | women's team T-shirt | Mercedes-AMG Petronas women |
| not sure | Red Bull Spect sunglasses | Red Bull Spect Eyewear |
Frequently asked questions
What size team T-shirt should I buy for a woman if I don't know her size?
Check the label of the T-shirt she wears most often for the brand and size. Then compare it with the manufacturer's women's chart – at Puma, women's S corresponds to German 36; at Castore, to a chest of 89 cm. If you're between two sizes, take the larger one for technical team T-shirts.
Are unisex T-shirts suitable for women?
Yes, but expect a men's cut: straighter, broader in the shoulders and longer. That works for a loose, casual look. If you want a T-shirt that follows the figure, choose a women's cut.
Will a standard team cap fit a woman?
Usually, yes. According to New Era, the adjustable 9FORTY cap fits head circumferences of 55.8–60.6 cm. For a smaller head or a more delicate look, choose a women's cap.
How do I choose the size of Red Bull Spect sunglasses?
Look at the three numbers listed with the product, e.g. 52-20-145: lens width, bridge width and temple length in millimetres. For a narrower face, choose a smaller lens width. For the DUNDEE and DASH models, the manufacturer lists size S/M.
What if the size doesn't fit?
When buying online in the EU, you have the right to withdraw from the contract within 14 days of delivery without giving a reason. If you buy the gift well before Christmas, keep in mind that the period runs from delivery.
