A Formula 1 helmet that belonged to Ayrton Senna and was used during the 1992 season has reached an unprecedented price of £260,000 at an auction that took place over the weekend of the British Grand Prix.
This emblematic piece of motorsport history has far exceeded the previous estimate of £80,000 to £120,000, creating significant anticipation among collectors. The auction, organized by BUDDS Auctions at the Silverstone Museum, had a great public turnout.
The helmet, prepared by the Shoei brand, has been certified with an official authenticity certificate from McLaren. Organizers confirmed that it was used by Senna during several key races, including the British, German, and Hungarian Grands Prix, the latter of which he won.
A notable moment in Senna’s career was the 1992 German Grand Prix, where he shared the podium with Michael Schumacher and Nigel Mansell, a magical episode that becomes increasingly significant over the years. That was the last season of collaboration between McLaren and Honda, a duo that marked an era.
In addition to Senna’s helmet, the Silverstone auction features a special collection of items from the 1992 champion, Nigel Mansell, which is expected to raise over £40,000 for his charity, UK Youth.
Among other highlighted items, we find a race suit signed by Mansell, a helmet from 1987, and other memorabilia that also attract the attention of fans and collectors.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
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