Michel Finquel was a racing-car driver during the Sixties when he designed the first fire-resistant driving suit. Later he was closely involved with GPA in the design of the famous integral helmet used in F1 racing, rallies and motorcycling. When his daughter took up riding he decided that she needed top protection, like his driver friends of the past. With nearly 50 years of experience in safety equipment, GPA is a guarantee of serious and longstanding commitment to safety in sport.