Staff Answer
Sep 22, 2026 - 08:38 AM
The Bell XR7 PRO is certified to Snell SA2025 only. The Bell XR7 ULTRA Carbon is dual-certified to Snell SA2025 and FIA 8859-2024. If your sanctioning body's rulebook requires FIA 8859-2024 — common in FIA-sanctioned formula, open-wheel, and international karting series — the XR7 PRO won't pass tech inspection, and only the XR7 ULTRA Carbon qualifies. Always check your series' current rulebook directly, since requirements vary by class and can change season to season. See our dual certification breakdown for more on what FIA 8859-2024 covers.
