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Ayrton Senna: Historic fireproof suit of Formula 1 legend to be auctioned.

Lunes 12 de Marzo del 2018

Ayrton Senna: Historic fireproof suit of Formula 1 legend to be auctioned.

This is the suit that Ayrton Senna wore when he won the Monaco Grand Prix for the first time.

This is the suit that Ayrton Senna wore when he won the Monaco Grand Prix for the first time.

Talking about Ayrton Senna is mentioning the ultimate legend in the history of Formula 1.

Therefore, everything that revolves around him is of great value for fans of the top category of motorsport. Selling one of his items is a guaranteed success, and this is what the guys at RM Sotheby's are expecting when they put up for auction the fireproof balaclava that the Brazilian driver himself used in the 1987 Monaco Grand Prix, where he achieved his first victory on the iconic circuit.

That year, Senna won behind the wheel of a Lotus 99T, surpassing Nelson Piquet and Michele Alboreto, who completed the podium. Despite being in a lower-level team, Senna fought for the championship and finished second, only behind Piquet, who outscored him by 16 points.

A year later, Senna moved to McLaren, where he had his best period, confirming his level as one of the greatest drivers in history and becoming the protagonist of the most important rivalry in Formula 1 with Frenchman Alain Prost. Senna would win in Monaco six more times: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993.

Ayrton Senna

The fireproof balaclava is in very good condition.

The fireproof balaclava is in very good condition.

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It is known that the fireproof balaclava being auctioned was given as a gift by Senna himself to the brother of his physiotherapist, who later sold it in Canada. The object is thus signed by Senna himself, and whoever acquires it will also receive a certificate of authenticity for the yellow suit, which, as seen in the photo, is in perfect condition. The price has not been discussed yet, but it will surely be quite high.

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