Ayrton Senna – Race-Used OMP Driving Gloves (1991 Formula One Season)
A remarkable and deeply personal piece of Formula One history, this pair of OMP racing gloves was race-used by legendary three-time World Champion Ayrton Senna during the 1991 Formula One World Championship season — the year Senna secured his third and final F1 World Title with McLaren-Honda.

Constructed in Senna’s iconic red-and-white OMP configuration, the gloves exhibit exceptional and unmistakable signs of authentic race use throughout. Heavy wear is visible across the palms and finger areas, particularly on the right glove, which displays significant abrasion consistent with Senna’s aggressive and precise driving style.

Most notably, the interior of the right glove retains traces of Ayrton Senna’s blood — a powerful and intimate detail rarely encountered in motorsport memorabilia. The blood transfer and wear patterns are understood to have resulted from continual friction between Senna’s hand, the cockpit interior, and the manual gearbox shifter during competition use. The right glove shows substantial degradation and rubbing where it repeatedly contacted the cockpit and gear lever throughout race conditions, further reinforcing the authenticity and intensity of use.

The gloves are accompanied by an original OMP Racing S.r.l. letter dated March 10, 2006, signed by Marketing Manager Luigi Rossi, confirming that the gloves depicted in the accompanying photographs were produced by OMP for Ayrton Senna in 1991. The documentation originates directly from OMP’s headquarters in Ronco Scrivia, Genova, Italy.

Few artifacts capture the human intensity of Formula One competition like a pair of genuinely race-used gloves. Unlike helmets or suits, gloves represent the direct connection between driver and machine — every steering correction, every gear change, every physical demand transmitted through them. In Senna’s case, they symbolize the extraordinary commitment, precision, and sacrifice that defined one of the greatest drivers in motorsport history.

An extraordinary museum-quality collectible from the golden era of Formula One and one of the most emotionally compelling Ayrton Senna artifacts to emerge on the market.

Own a rare piece of Formula 1 history with this authentic Ayrton Senna Lotus 97T front wing endplate, professionally framed and presented with a Certificate of Authenticity from Classic Team Lotus.

This exceptional display captures a defining era of motorsport—Senna’s breakthrough 1985 season, where he secured his first Grand Prix victory and established himself as one of the greatest drivers of all time.

Product Highlights

• Authentic F1 Component
  Genuine front wing endplate from the iconic Lotus 97T Formula 1 car.
• Ayrton Senna Provenance
  Used during the 1985 Grand Prix season, marking Senna’s legendary rise in Formula 1.
• Official Certification
  Includes a Certificate of Authenticity issued by Classic Team Lotus Limited, confirming origin and history.
• Premium Framed Display
  Elegantly mounted with:
  • Period-correct Lotus 97T imagery
  • Official documentation
  • Signature John Player Special-style branding
  • Custom nameplate detailing the component and season
• Collector-Grade Presentation
  Ready to display in a home, office, showroom, or private collection.

Historical Significance

The Lotus 97T is one of the most celebrated cars in Formula 1 history. It delivered Ayrton Senna’s first Grand Prix victory (Portugal, 1985)—a race widely regarded as one of the greatest wet-weather performances ever.

This component represents not just engineering excellence, but a pivotal moment in motorsport history.

Specifications

• Component: Front Wing Endplate
• Car: Lotus 97T
• Driver: Ayrton Senna
• Season: 1985 Formula 1
• Authentication: Classic Team Lotus Certificate
• Display: Professionally framed and mounted

Perfect For

• Formula 1 collectors
• Ayrton Senna fans
• Motorsport enthusiasts
• Luxury automotive décor
• Investment-grade memorabilia collectors

Ayrton Senna – Kart Steering Wheel, Japan 1993 (Signed & Dated)
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An extraordinary and highly evocative piece of motorsport history, this original kart steering wheel was used by Ayrton Senna during a karting session in Japan in 1993, one of the final years of his legendary career.

Constructed in lightweight metal with a classic three-spoke drilled design and finished with a red leather-wrapped grip, the wheel displays clear signs of authentic use consistent with competitive karting. Most notably, the central spoke bears a handwritten signature and date by Ayrton Senna in black marker, adding exceptional significance and rarity to the piece.

Accompanied by period imagery of Senna karting in Japan, this steering wheel represents a rare and intimate connection to the driver outside of Formula 1, capturing a moment where Senna returned to his roots in karting—a discipline he famously revered.

Details:

• Original kart steering wheel used by Ayrton Senna

• Used in Japan, 1993

• Hand-signed and dated by Ayrton Senna in black marker

• Classic three-spoke aluminum construction with drilled detailing

• Red leather-wrapped grip with visible signs of period use

• Strong visual and historical association with documented karting session

A deeply personal and museum-worthy artifact, offering collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a race-used, signed item directly linked to Ayrton Senna’s driving career—a true cornerstone piece for any elite motorsport collection.

Ayrton Senna – 1988 Portuguese Grand Prix (Estoril) Race-Worn Cap, Signed & Dated
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An exceptional and historically significant piece of Formula 1 memorabilia, this original cap worn by Ayrton Senna during the 1988 Portuguese Grand Prix in Estoril represents one of the most iconic seasons in motorsport history.

The cap features the distinctive Formula 1 – Grand Premio Portugal 1988, Circuito do Estoril embroidered patch, marking the exact event where Senna delivered one of the most memorable performances of his career during his first World Championship season with McLaren-Honda.

Most notably, the cap has been personally hand-signed and dated by Ayrton Senna in black marker, with the autograph prominently displayed on the brim. The signature exhibits strong clarity and presence, further enhancing the piece’s desirability and authenticity.

Showing visible signs of race use and age, the cap carries the natural patina expected of a genuine period-worn item, adding to its provenance and historical character.

Details:

• Race-used cap from the 1988 Portuguese Grand Prix (Estoril)

• Worn by Ayrton Senna during his championship-winning season

• Official event embroidery: Formula 1 – Gran Premio Portugal 1988, Circuito do Estoril

• Hand-signed and dated by Ayrton Senna in black marker

• Original period item with signs of use consistent with race wear

A rare opportunity to acquire a deeply personal and authentic artifact from Ayrton Senna’s legendary 1988 season—an outstanding addition to any premier motorsport collection.