Officially Licensed Ayrton Senna 1984 F1® Replica Helmet

Ayrton Senna captured the hearts of so many fans and is considered one of the most brilliant drivers in the history of Formula One, but he was always different from the other greats. The likes of Prost, Schumacher and Hamilton are all considered greats of Formula 1, with multiple World Championship’s, blistering speed and intelligently assertive race craft. Senna is a great because just like the others he has multiple titles, blistering speed, however Senna’s driving with was rife with passion and emotion. To Senna every input on the steering wheel, every movement on the pedals was based on his connection to the car and circuit. He was an unapologetic fire to his driving style, and to his race craft. What made Senna sensational was the smoothness to his driving, despite it coming from a place of desire and drive, and not the calculated and scientific style that most greats have. Perhaps Senna is most famous for nothing ever being enough.

Similarly, Senna is separated from other champions for his formidable commitment to pushing the boundaries lap after lap after lap. Taking it easy when he had a comfortable lead was not a concept that Senna understood, his passion would not allow him to let off, his desire meant that he couldn’t drive at anything less than 100%.

This 1984 Replica helmet is the perfect tribute to the great Brazilian’s debut season for Toleman. Having tested for Williams and McLaren, as well as others, it became clear to the boss’ at the big teams that Senna needed to be on the grid in 1984. The trouble was that these teams simply did not have a seat available for the rookie. Eventually a space at the small team of Toleman became open and Senna took the spot. A car that struggled with reliability and speed, the team finished 7th in the constructor's championship. That, however, did not stop Senna from taking it to a miraculous 2nd place in the torrential rain of Monte Carlo. Toleman’s best ever result. This Helmet features Senna’s iconic yellow with the green and black stripes going round the middle. As well as sponsors Sergio Tacchini, Segafredo and a Tobacco company. 

The darkest hour came at the San Marino Grand Prix in 1994. Whilst leading around the Imola circuit, a crash saw the three-time World Champion lose his life instantly as he struck the barrier. The event took the Formula 1 world by shock, especially as a fellow competitor, Roland Ratzenberger, had died just the day before in another tragic accident in Qualifying. This tragic weekend was a wakeup call to Formula 1 that they need to drastically increase the safety standards.

Dimensions:

40cmL x 30cmW x 28cmH

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