This exceptional Stand 21 racing suit was test-worn by Ayrton Senna during the McLaren test session at Suzuka in December 1987.
It is personally hand-signed and dated, featuring the inscription "Suzuka" on the chest. Additional authentication details are found inside the suit, stating: "SENNA McLaren First Test Suzuka 8th December 1987."
Excellent question — and one that sits at a fascinating point in Senna’s career history.
Here’s the verified historical timeline:
Ayrton Senna’s McLaren Test at Suzuka
Date:8 December 1987 Location:Suzuka Circuit, Japan Team:McLaren-Honda Formula 1 Team Car:McLaren MP4/4 prototype mule, powered by the Honda RA168E V6 turbo engine Purpose: To introduce Senna to McLaren’s car and Honda’s turbo power unit, and begin integration for the 1988 season
Context and Significance
In late 1987, Senna had just completed his final season with Team Lotus, also running Honda engines.
He had already signed with McLaren for 1988, forming the now legendary Senna–Prost–Honda alliance.
Honda arranged a private test at Suzuka, their home circuit, as part of the technical handover between Lotus and McLaren.
This was Senna’s first time driving for McLaren, marking the beginning of the partnership that would yield three World Championships (1988, 1990, 1991).
Evidence and Documentation
The test was covered by Japanese media and McLaren photographers at the time — though not widely publicized in Western outlets.
McLaren-Honda archives and Honda Racing historical notes confirm that both Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna tested at Suzuka during the December 1987 off-season to prepare for the 1988 campaign.
Outcome
Senna reportedly completed several laps in mixed weather, providing early feedback on turbo response and balance. His immediate synergy with Honda’s engineers stood out — they noted his precision, sensitivity, and communication even at this first McLaren test.
Just three months later, in March 1988, he debuted with McLaren at the Brazilian GP — and went on to dominate the season with eight wins and his first World Championship.
The suit exhibits significant signs of use, including visible stains and discoloration, further attesting to its authenticity and historical significance.
Ayrton Senna Personally Worn and Signed Nacional Sponsor Cap – 1992 Season
An iconic Nacional sponsor cap personally worn by Ayrton Senna during the 1992 Formula One season. Hand-signed by Senna in gold marker with the inscription "Brasil", this exceptional piece was autographed following the Brazil Grand Prix held on April 5th, 1992. The cap remains in pristine condition and showcases a bold, clear signature—an outstanding collectible from one of motorsport’s greatest legends.
1991 Ayrton Senna Signed OMP Racing Gloves
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A remarkable and highly collectible pair of fire-resistant racing gloves crafted by OMP, personally signed by Ayrton Senna and used during his championship-decisive 1991 season with McLaren-Honda. This outing marked Senna’s third and final Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship.
The gloves reveal authentic signs of race use — subtle wear to the palms and cuffs — and are finished in the team’s racing colours of red and grey. Each glove bears Senna’s autograph, adding tremendous provenance and fan-value to this motorsport artifact.
Nomex-lined and performance-spec’d for Formula 1 competition, these OMP gloves have become symbols of Senna’s mechanical mastery and enduring legacy on the track.
Condition: Very good for display; signatures strong and consistent, visible use-wear appropriate to genuine race equipment. Provenance: Private collection
1989 Ayrton Senna Signed Pilot Gloves – Mirage III
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1989 Ayrton Senna Signed Pilot Gloves – Mirage III and F-111 Supersonic Flight Experience
An extraordinary and historically significant aviation artifact personally used and signed by Ayrton Senna
A superb and evocative pair of pilot gloves worn by Ayrton Senna during his legendary 1989 supersonic flight with the Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB) Mirage III, later complemented by his 1990 experience aboard a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-111. Each glove bears a bold, hand-signed autograph by Senna, presented beautifully framed with photographs capturing the Brazilian Formula 1 icon in the cockpit — smiling, exhilarated, and fully immersed in his other great passion: flight.
In 1989, shortly after securing his first Formula 1 World Championship, Ayrton Senna visited the FAB airbase in Anápolis, Goiás, where his brother Leonardo Senna was stationed as a pilot. Fascinated by speed and precision beyond the racetrack, Senna personally requested to experience supersonic flight. Under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Cortes, Senna’s Mirage III accelerated to Mach 1.4, with the champion briefly taking control of the aircraft himself — an experience that left a profound impression on him.
Two years later, in 1990, Senna was invited by the Royal Australian Air Force to fly aboard an F-111 ahead of the Adelaide Grand Prix. The event became another celebrated moment in the intertwining of motorsport and aviation history.
The gloves offered here are a tangible link to this extraordinary period — symbols of Senna’s insatiable pursuit of excellence, both on the track and in the skies.
Provenance: Private collection; accompanied by period photographs of Senna during the flights with the FAB Mirage III and RAAF F-111. Condition: Excellent display condition, with autograph clear and vivid. Professionally framed for preservation and presentation
A rare and deeply personal artifact from Ayrton Senna’s life — celebrating the meeting point of speed, courage, and perfectionism that defined a true legend.
1992 Ayrton Senna Champagne Monaco bottle signed
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1992 Ayrton Senna Signed “Monaco” Moët & Chandon Champagne Bottle
Commemorating Senna’s First Pole Position and Victory at the 1992 Monaco Grand Prix
An exceptionally rare and historic Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial Champagne bottle, personally hand-signed and dated by Ayrton Senna in silver marker, with the inscription “Monaco ’92” — marking one of the defining moments of his Formula 1 career.
This bottle was signed by Senna to commemorate his first pole position and subsequent victory at the 1992 Monaco Grand Prix, an event that further cemented his reputation as the King of Monaco. The Brazilian driver’s masterful performance in Monte Carlo earned him his fifth career win at the prestigious circuit, adding to his enduring legend.
The signature, rendered boldly across the Moët & Chandon label, remains crisp and vivid, making this a museum-quality collector’s item that unites both motorsport and luxury heritage.
Condition: Excellent preservation; label intact, signature clear and luminous. Provenance: Private collection; originally obtained following the 1992 Monaco Grand Prix
An extraordinary and symbolic artifact from the golden era of Formula 1 — celebrating Ayrton Senna’s unparalleled dominance in Monaco and his indelible legacy on and off the track.
1991 Ayrton Senna rim table of the Mclaren MP4 / 6 signed
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1991 Ayrton Senna Signed and Dated McLaren MP4/6 Speedline Wheel Rim
Accompanied by Official McLaren Certificate of Authenticity
An extraordinary and evocative piece of Formula 1 history — a Speedline magnesium alloy wheel rim from Ayrton Senna’s 1991 McLaren MP4/6, the car that carried the Brazilian legend to his third and final World Championship title.
This race-used rim, displaying impact damage sustained during a test session driven by Senna himself, has been personally hand-signed and dated by Ayrton Senna in silver marker. It bears the clear inscription “McLaren MP4/6”, and is mounted with a custom-made engraved glass top, reading “McLaren International – MP4/6 – 1991 – Senna – Driven to Perfection” — transforming this iconic racing relic into a striking display piece.
Accompanied by an official McLaren International Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Ron Dennis, verifying its provenance as a genuine race component from Senna’s MP4/6.
The MP4/6 remains one of McLaren’s most celebrated machines — powered by a Honda V12 and delivering Senna’s commanding victories during the 1991 season, including his legendary triumph at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Condition: Excellent presentation; rim bears authentic race damage consistent with use. Signature crisp and vivid. Provenance: McLaren International, with original Certificate of Authenticity
A museum-quality artifact from Ayrton Senna’s championship-winning McLaren — a sublime fusion of engineering, history, and artistry.
