An extraordinary and historically significant piece of Formula 1 memorabilia — this original OMP fireproof balaclava was worn by Ayrton Senna during the 1993 Brazilian Grand Prix, held on March 28th, 1993 at Interlagos. That weekend, Senna delivered one of his most iconic performances, securing pole position in front of his home crowd while driving for McLaren-Ford, marking a defining moment in his career and legacy.
The balaclava features the OMP manufacturer’s embroidered tag at the base, confirming its authenticity as professional-grade racing gear used during that era. Inside the lower edge is a factory-applied label reading “A. SENNA” in red lettering, matching the specification used by McLaren team equipment during the 1993 season.
Most notably, the balaclava has been personally hand-signed and dated by Ayrton Senna in blue ink on the front. The signature was applied the same day at Interlagos, immediately following qualifying, making this a race-used, pole position–signed artifact — an exceptionally rare convergence of provenance and historical importance.
Details:
Driver: Ayrton Senna
Team: McLaren-Ford
Grand Prix: Brazilian GP, Interlagos, March 28, 1993
Result: Pole Position (1st on grid)
Manufacturer: OMP
Type: FIA-approved fire-resistant racing balaclava
Features: Embroidered OMP logo patch, internal “A. SENNA” name tag, visible race wear from use
Autograph: Hand-signed and dated by Ayrton Senna in blue marker
Condition: Excellent display condition with light race wear; signature remains clean and legible
The presence of the internal “A. SENNA” tag and authentic OMP patch corroborate its original race-issue status. The autograph, dated from the same day, further authenticates its historical value.
Notes: A museum-grade collectible from one of the most revered figures in motorsport history. This signed, race-used balaclava captures the essence of Senna’s final years in Formula 1 and his deep bond with Brazil. An extremely rare opportunity for collectors and institutions to acquire a pole position–worn and signed artifact from the greatest driver of his generation.
1993 Ayrton Senna McLaren MP4/8 rear GoodYear tire signed
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Here is an extremely rare piece of memorabilia.
This Goodyear Eagle rear tire has been used by Ayrton Senna during the 1993 Brazil GP (Interlagos) while driving the legendary McLaren MP/8.
It has been hand signed and dated by Ayrton Senna. He also added the mention "Brazil".
This extraordinary piece is accompanied by a McLaren certificate.
It was the second race of the 1993 Formula One World Championship.
The 71-lap race was won by local hero Ayrton Senna, driving a McLaren-Ford, with Briton Damon Hill second in a Williams-Renault and German Michael Schumacher third in a Benetton-Ford. Senna was the last Brazilian driver to win his home race until Felipe Massa in 2006.
1991 Ayrton Senna McLaren MP4/6 Brake disk signed
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Here is an extremely rare piece of memorabilia.This disk brake has been used by Ayrton Senna during the 1991 season which has been his third world Champion title.
It comes from the legendary McLaren MP4/6
It is hand signed and dated by Ayrton Senna.
This extraordinary piece is accompanied by a McLaren certificate.
1987 Lotus 99T front wing as driven by Ayrton Senna
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This is the front right wing of the 1987 Lotus 99T driven by Ayrton Senna. Most of the front side wings during the 1987 season were wider. This one is similar to the front side wings used during the Belgium GP (SPA).
Extremely rare and desirable. Accompanied with a certificate from "Classic Team Lotus"
Ayrton Senna Stand 21 Race Gloves Winter Testing, Imola 1986
Signed and Inscribed “Imola” in blue ink Provenance: Stand 21 Racewear, Dijon, France
A pair of original Stand 21 race gloves worn by Ayrton Senna during pre-season testing at Imola in 1986, representing one of the earliest artifacts from the Brazilian legend’s formative years in Formula 1.
Constructed in blue Nomex and tan leather, these gloves were produced by Stand 21, the French manufacturer renowned for outfitting elite drivers with FIA-approved safety gear. Both gloves are hand-signed and dated by Senna, who also inscribed the name “Imola”, marking the exact location of their use.
Accompanying the pair is an exceptionally rare original Stand 21 factory wrap, which explicitly identifies the gloves as “Ayrton Senna winter test Imola 1986”. This label confirms their provenance directly from the supplier responsible for Senna’s racewear at the time, adding an extraordinary level of authenticity.
These gloves are presented framed with a period photograph of Senna donning similar blue gloves and his iconic yellow “Nacional” helmet, capturing the intensity and focus that defined his early racing years with Team Lotus.
Items directly tied to Senna’s 1986 testing period—when he fine-tuned the legendary Lotus 98T—are exceptionally scarce, and few possess such impeccable provenance.
Description:
Original Stand 21 gloves used by Ayrton Senna, Imola winter test 1986
Signed and inscribed “Imola” by Senna in blue ink
Retains original Stand 21 factory wrap marked “Ayrton Senna winter test Imola 1986”
Presented framed with a period photo
In excellent, well-preserved condition
Dimensions (framed): Approx. 45 x 35 cm Estimate: USD 25,000 – 40,000 Offered with Certificate of Authenticity
A museum-grade artifact of Ayrton Senna’s early Formula 1 career, encapsulating the passion, precision, and spirit of one of motorsport’s greatest icons.
1994 Ayrton Senna OMP used balaclava signed
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This original race OMP balaclava has been used by Ayrton Senna during the qualifying in Imola on April 30th, 1994. 1 day before his tragic death.
It has been hand signed and dated by Senna the same day.
This piece has an historical and tragic significance.
Accompanied by our certificate.
Ayrton Senna and the weekend of April 1994
“And so you touch this limit, something happens and you suddenly can go a little bit further. With your mind power, your determination, your instinct, and the experience as well, you can fly very high” – Ayrton Senna
Day - Friday, 29th April 1994; Place - Imola, Italy
1994 was a very interesting period in Formula 1. A time when new teams joined in and many rules were changed or re-written, trying to increase the role of the man (driver) and lessen that of the machine (car). No one knew what to really expect with the new rules and ironically expectations were sky high going into the Italian San Marino Grand Prix formula one race, one of the top draws every year.
Roland Ratzenberger crash
Rubens Barrichello, a young driver then, who would later go on to achieve greater things in the sport, was driving for Team Jordan in the practice session. He hit a kerb at a corner at 225 KMPH making his car air-borne and becoming a mere passenger. His car flew side-ways with zero control and banged into the tyre-barrier. Rubens got knocked unconscious and ended up with a bruised nose and a few broken bones. Although the crash looked horrifying at best, he had a lucky escape with the few non-fatal injuries. However it did raise a few eye-brows among the officials about the safety of these men and measures that were needed and needed quick. Not one of those officials could have predicted what was to ensue over the weekend.
Day - Saturday, 30th April 1994; Place - Imola, Italy
Drivers mourn the death of Roland Ratzenberger
Going into the qualifying session on Saturday, things were still just settling down with news that Barrichello was out of danger and was actually at the track to cheer on his fellow men. The cameras captured him looking over the monitors as a fellow racer Roland Ratzenberger started his lap. Very early in his lap, Roland lost all control over his car and had a bigger and more disturbing crash than Rubens. He didn’t seem to be doing well when his car ground to a halt after what seemed like an eternity. He was immediately rushed to the hospital.
Sport is an innate part of human celebration that gives hope to many. However, that day, Formula 1- often viewed and enjoyed for the engineering prowess displayed, had its most human moment. Roland Ratzenberger succumbed to injuries after his accident
It was the first death on a Formula 1 race track in 9 years. Time stopped, things slowed down for the first time in the world of Formula 1. But the race next day was still ON, almost as if the world of motor sport didn’t want to lie down but wanted to challenge the unseen forces of the nature head-on. A dark cloud loomed over the race next day while Italy wept.
Race Day - Sunday 1st May 1994; Place - Imola, Italy
There’s only one way people described Ayrton Senna: Fast!
Ayrton Senna, Formula 1’s first darling child was arguably the fastest driver on the planet. He was the underdog from Brazil who conquered hearts everywhere he went with his sheer pace. He would dance a dance with his car, flying into those corners at insane speeds, braking much later than other cars and giving it his all every time he was in that machine. It didn’t just come naturally, he was as persistent a sportsman there ever was. He would sit down with his crew every day, suggesting the finest of changes to engineering, then practicing in the car at high speeds and then back to the garage with more modifications - until the changes yielded results – until every last millisecond of it was obtained. He was a phenomenon that the sport cherished.
In his debut season, with a mediocre team and an average car, he had given tough fights to the world champions. His talent was seen very early by bigger teams and he was soon picked up by McLaren, with whom he won won the world title three times in four attempts. It was the most successful pairing of a car and a driver of all time.
However, a couple of unsuccessful seasons followed as the rival Williams team’s engineering marvels put McLaren in the back seat. Senna’s McLaren car couldn’t compete with the new technology driven machines. Though he had some memorable drives and achieved a few personal milestones during the time, it still wasn’t the same anymore. After this dry run, the rival team – Williams – offered Senna a seat and he moved in as their main driver.
But as fate would have it, new rules were enforced that same season, to take away most of technology’s help to level the playing ground. Senna just shrugged and went about his business as usual wanting to do better despite the rules working against him yet again.
On lap 7 of the race that day in Italy, Senna’s car left the racing line at 310 km/hr and hit an unprotected concrete barrier. The car hit the wall at a very shallow angle incurring maximum head on damage and eventually spun to a halt, standing upright. Ayrton Senna lay motionless in the open cockpit, as overhead television cameras from a helicopter relayed the scene to the shocked millions across the globe. Ayrton Senna seemed vulnerable for the first time as doctors rushed towards him.
Senna was pronounced dead soon. Formula 1had lost its finest hero of all time. Ayrton Senna, the man who every child wanted to be like, died doing his favourite thing – racing a formula 1 car.
Dr. Sid Watkins, his close friend and doctor, later said of Senna after the accident, “He looked serene. I raised his eyelids and it was clear from his pupils that he had a massive brain injury. We lifted him from the cockpit and laid him on the ground. As we did, he sighed and, although I am not religious, I felt his spirit depart at that moment”.
It was later revealed that, as medical staff examined Senna, a furled Austrian flag was found in his car—a flag that he had intended to raise in honor of Ratzenberger after the race.
1994 Ayrton Senna OMP race used gloves signed
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Ayrton Senna OMP Race Gloves – Personally Signed and Worn
This exceptional pair of Ayrton Senna’s OMP race gloves exhibit significant wear and signs of extensive use. Both gloves have been personally hand-signed and dated by Senna himself.
These gloves were worn during the AIDA (Pacific GP) held 17th April 1994.
A rare and historically significant piece of motorsport memorabilia.
We have the matching shoes
1981 Ayrton Senna hat signed
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This is the hat worn by winner Ayrton Senna da Silva of the Townsend Thoresen Formula Ford 1600 Championship, Donington Park, England, 15 August 1981.
The color is now faded, it bears the Donington logo. Ayrton signed it the way he ws signing end of the '70s and early '80s with his full name "Ayrton Senna da Silva"
Ayrton Senna Nomex OMP shirt and pants
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Another extremely rare set.
1- Ayrton Senna OMP Nomex shirt race used during the 1991 season. "A. Senna" sticker on the back part of the neck. It has been hand signed and dated by Ayrton Senna. OMP logo on each sleeve.
2- Ayrton Senna Nomex pants race used during the 1991 season. "A. Senna" sticker on the back part of the neck. It has been hand signed and dated by Ayrton Senna.
Can be purchased as a set or separately.
An identical OMP Nomex shirt fetched the equivalent of $50,000 at RM Sotheby’s (April 2025). Ours comes at a more accessible price—still premium, but far from cheap.
1989 Ayrton Senna Stand 21 race used NOMEX signed
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An original race used Stand 21 personal Nomex of Ayrton Senna during the 1989 season.
It has been hand signed in red marke by Senna in 1989.
A very collectable race worn item from one of the most successful driver in F1 history.
1994 Bell Vortex type SS Penske helmet with Senna's signed visor
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This is a rare Bell Vortex type SS Penske helmet. Inside the helmet are the appropriate Snell label and Honda inspection and build stickers.
A genuine, race used visor has been mounted on this helmet signed and dated by Ayrton Senna. This helmet comes at a portion of the Bell Vortex used by Ayrton Senna in 1994.
1984 Ayrton Senna personal Casio watch + Senna's business card
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These 2 pieces are simply impossible to get and complement each others in such a great way.
Piece number 1 is Ayrton Senna's personal Casio watch used in 1984 while with Toleman Candy. The watch show sign of age and patina.
Expensive...
Piece number 2 is Senna's personal business card "Promotions and ventures". The card also shows heavy sign of age.
1988 Ayrton Senna race used Bell helmet with McLaren Certificate
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This Bell XFM1 light weight helmet has been used extensively by Ayrton Senna during the 1988 F1 season. The 1988 season has been Senna’s first Championship season in the McLaren MP4-4 Honda.
This exceptional helmet shows significant signs of wear and is provided with an official McLaren certificate
Hand signed on the crown. Very expensive
Photos available for eligible purchaser only.
1988 has been an exceptional season for Senna, he won the following Grand Prix:
San Marino Grand Prix
Canadian Grand Prix
Detroit Grand Prix
British Grand Prix
German Grand Prix
Hungarian Grand Prix
Belgium Grand Prix
Japanese Grand Prix
The World Championship for Drivers was won by Ayrton Senna, and the World Championship for Constructors by McLaren-Honda. Senna and McLaren teammate Alain Prost won fifteen of the sixteen races between them; the only race neither driver won was the Italian Grand Prix, where Ferrari's Gerhard Berger took an emotional victory four weeks after the death of team founder Enzo Ferrari.
1989 Ayrton Senna OMP race used gloves signed
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Ayrton Senna OMP race gloves. The gloves show extensive signs of use and wear. Ayrton Senna has hand signed and dated both gloves. "AS" markings inside the gloves. Used during the 1989 season.
Very Expensive...
1985 Ayrton Senna race used Adidas shoes Signed
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Ultra rare and desirable piece of history. These Adidas have been race used by Ayrton Senna during the 1985 season.
An incredible and rare opportunity.
They show some heavy signs of used.
Each shoe has been hand signed and dated by Senna
Expensive...
1988 Ayrton Senna OMP race used NOMEX signed
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An original race used OMP personal Nomex of Ayrton Senna during the 1988 season.
It has been hand signed and dated by Senna in 1988 to his personal physiotherapist and personal trainer Nuno Cobra.
A very collectable race worn item from one of the most successful driver in F1 history.
2001 Ayrton Senna official Paddocks F1 double side illuminated neon sign
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This extremely rare and impossible to obtain sign is a 2001 Ayrton Senna official Paddocks F1 double side illuminated neon sign.
Only 2 signs built. It has been used during the entire 2001 F1 season, in the paddocks and for some VIP events promoting the Ayrton Senna legacy. It comes with its original wall mount brackets.
The sign displays the following sponsors:
Marlboro
Good Year
Shell
Hugo Boss
The Ayrton Senna double side sign is 85 cm x 85 cm x 10 cm (34" x 34" x 4")
It is a fantastic and rare display piece for your office, showroom, garage or man's cave.
1991 Ayrton Senna used Rheos visor hand signed
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This is a special and extremely rare visor made for and used by Ayrton during his years with McLaren while driving the MP4/6. It has been hand signed and dated in silver marker.
Ayrton Senna's pieces are incredibly difficult to acquire due to their extreme rarity.
The 1991 Senna Rheos is one of the most iconic and sought after helmets in the helmet collecting world. Rheos is an exceedingly rare helmet (manufactured by Honda) and used by just two drivers in Formula 1 history, Gerhard Berger and Ayrton Senna. The Rheos was used for only for two seasons (1990 and 91).
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own such an iconic item celebrating Senna’s career.
Ayrton Senna helmet sculpture by French artist RICE
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This is a unique sculpture from French artist RICE of Ayrton Senna's 1994 helmet.
No Idols by Paul Oz
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Signed, Numbered & Certified original artwork. Consisting of a hand-pulled screen print on gallery box-stretched canvas. Hand painting with acrylics, splattering & fully encapsulated with imported Diamond Dust. Float framed in black grained solid wood L-Float moulding. (Frame available in Black and white)