After Canada came the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City and Berger qualified on pole position with Patrese beside him and Senna third, Mansell fourth, Boutsen fifth and Alesi sixth. At the start, Patrese and Berger jumped Senna while Piquet got ahead of Boutsen and Mansell. Early on, Senna passed Patrese and Berger followed him through. Patrese was dropping back and Piquet got by him as well. Boutsen was the next to go through but at the same time Berger had a problem with his tyre and was forced to stop and dropped to 12th position. Senna lead from Piquet, Boutsen, Patrese, Mansell and Prost.
Soon, Mansell passed Patrese and got Boutsen four laps later as Prost did the same to Patrese. Prost sneaked ahead of Boutsen as Mansell closed in on Piquet. Mansell got ahead on lap 36 and Prost followed him through six laps later. Piquet soon stopped and dropped behind Nannini, Boutsen (who already stopped) and Berger. Berger passed Boutsen on lap 47 and Nannini four laps later. Prost passed Mansell on lap 55 and they began to close in on Senna. Prost, passed Senna followed by Mansell. Then Mansell spun but at the same time Senna got a puncture that let to him retiring in the pits 4 laps before the end and allowing Berger to get third and close in to Mansell. With a daring move Berger passed Mansell but Mansell charged back and attacked taking back second place after making an even more daring pass around the outside of Berger at the fastest corner on the track, the 180-degree Peraltada corner. Prost won with Mansell second making it a Ferrari 1–2 ahead of Berger, Nannini, Boutsen and Piquet.
1987 Ayrton Senna Stand 21 race used gloves signed
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A pair of Ayrton Senna Stand 21 race gloves, worn during the 1987 Formula 1 season. Both gloves are hand-signed and dated by Senna and his teammate, Satoru Nakajima, from the Lotus team.
They show heavy signs of use.
1987 Ayrton Senna Monaco GP signed race used shoes
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We are extremely pleased to present the following exceptional items: a pair of Adidas shoes worn by Ayrton Senna during the prestigious 1987 Monaco Grand Prix. This race marked Senna's fifth victory in Formula 1. These shoes are one of only three pairs of black shoes made for Senna during his time with Lotus. Each shoe is hand-signed and dated in white marker, with "A. Senna" inscribed inside, along with the manuscript date of 31/5/1987, commemorating the race date.
The shoes exhibit significant signs of use and are accompanied by an official Lotus certificate.
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Summary of the race:
The Monte Carlo street circuit has always been a challenge for Formula 1 drivers. For 37 years, no Brazilian had won there. Ayrton Senna came close in 1984 but wanted to celebrate a victory. In 1987, Senna faced more challenges. He retired from two out of three races (Brazil and Belgium) and finished second in San Marino. Lotus had a new, untested active suspension system that could help on Monaco's bumpy track, but it shook the team's confidence. During qualifying, Senna secured second on the grid. Nigel Mansell took pole position, followed by Nelson Piquet and Alain Prost. Michele Alboreto and Eddie Cheever were in the third row. A controversy arose as FISA allowed 26 cars to race, potentially causing a traffic jam in the narrow streets. Usually, the six slowest cars in qualifying didn't race, with only 20 cars competing. But to appease sponsors, all 26 cars started that day. Notably, the front row was a repeat of the previous race where Senna and Mansell had crashed in Belgium. Senna assured the press it wouldn't be a problem, despite the risks. On race day, Mansell kept the lead initially, but on lap 29, his turbocharger failed, forcing him to retire. Senna then took the lead and dominated the race, eventually finishing 33 seconds ahead of Nelson Piquet. Michele Alboreto finished third. Senna's victory marked the first time a Brazilian had won at Monaco, cementing his status as one of Brazil's greatest sports figures. After the checkered flag, Senna relaxed by thanking each team mechanic over the Lotus radio. He explained, "When I couldn't keep up with Mansell, I saved my tires and brakes for the second half. After Mansell retired, I focused on avoiding backmarkers and maintaining concentration." During the celebration, Senna joyfully showered Prince Rainier of Monaco with champagne. Senna would go on to win at Monaco five more times in his career. Afterward, he was invited by the Prince to the Royal Family dinner. This win marked Senna's fifth in Formula One and the first by a car using active suspension. The standings were Prost with 18 points, Senna 15, Johansson 13, Piquet 12, and Mansell 10.
1994 Ayrton Senna OMP race used gloves signed
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Ayrton Senna's OMP race gloves, worn during his final season, are available. Both gloves are hand-signed and dated by Senna. They come with a Williams Racing certificate of authenticity. These gloves are priced at a premium.
These are an original pair of orange Simpson nomex gloves used during several GPs from 1981 (Ferrari 126 CK) - 1982 (Ferrari 126 C2 Turbo) by Gilles. These gloves are heavily soiled and came from his manager, Gaston Parent.
1984 Ayrton Senna Stand 21 used gloves signed
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Stand 21 gloves used by Ayrton Senna during the 1984 season.
Both gloves have been hand-signed and dated using a black ink marker and possess considerable significance. Notably, 1984 marked the debut of Senna in Formula 1, a year that would become a pivotal cornerstone in the history of F1.
Both gloves exhibit significant signs of wear.
In 1984, Ayrton Senna made his inaugural appearance in the highly competitive world of motorsport’s premier category, Formula 1. Taking the wheel for the small team Toleman, Senna embarked on his Formula 1 journey, an expedition that would eventually lead him to remarkable achievements.
The captivating tale of Senna’s Monaco reign commenced in 1984, marked by an awe-inspiring performance during a rain-soaked race. There, he conquered his first podium finish in Formula 1, securing the second position behind Alain Prost’s McLaren.