WELLINGBOROUGH.- As the motorsport season accelerates, the Racing Revolution: Motorsport Timed Auction showcases rare and sought-after collectables.

Among the most exciting items in the sale is a race tyre. BUDDS Auctions believes that this Benetton F1 Tyre (above) once sat beneath Michael Schumacher as he set off one more time in the 1993 season on his famous but ill-fated career.

The provenance points strongly to this historic link being correct given the trail that brought it to auction for a snip at £400-£600 at BUDDS looks promising.

“According to Andrew Moyers, Head of Motorsport at Budds: This is a Benetton used Goodyear rear wheel and tyre, believed to date from Michael Schumacher’s winning era between 1992 and 1995. The wheel features authentic race wear consistent with track use, adding to its provenance and visual appeal.

The current owner had purchased the wheel from a local reclamation yard more than 20 years ago and brought it along to BUDDS recent valuation day at the Silverstone Museum a few weeks ago and now it's a main feature in the auction. Bearing its original ‘Benetton Formula – Type D’ marking on the rim.”

The tyre has various markings including the below:

• 26.OX15.0-13
• D4641
• 264957-87P08HP

The rear wheel and tyre measures 63cm diameter.

Michael Schumacher 2004 Ferrari F2004 Unofficial Simulator Show Car. Estimate £37,000 - £42,000.

The car was purchased on behalf of the comic book and film maker, Marvel, who vinyl wrapped it in a design inspired by the famous comic artist Roy Lichtenstein. It was used in promotional campaigns for Marvel, a movie premiere and in an exhibition at the Tower of London.

It has since been restored to its F2004 appearance, incorporating some genuine Formula One aerodynamic parts, and upgraded with integrated racing simulator functionality.

The simulator uses a VR setup for an immersive experience and includes interchangeable steering wheels and headrests for both display and driving modes. It accommodates users of different sizes with adjustable controls and hidden hardware to preserve its authentic look. The package also includes mannequins dressed in replica Michael Schumacher gear, complete with accessories, enhancing its value as both a display piece and interactive simulator.

This Michael Schumacher 2004 Ferrari F2004 Unofficial Simulator Show Car was created by Asian replica, a global specialist in bespoke fibreglass creations. Its clients include Renault F1 Team, Disney, Nasa, the British Museum and numerous other companies. This car is an unofficial replica, re-creating the F2004 design.

This F2004 has been created using steel framework and fibre glass. The tyres are a soft rubber material, the wheels, nose cone, wing mirrors and head rest and easily removeable to leave the main chassis. Other parts such as the bargeboards are removeable but are bolted on and require tools to remove.

The total weight of the car is circa 425kg. It has a steel plate attached to the bottom of it that has 8 coaster wheels attached, the car is moved on these wheels. The actual car wheels do not roll, and the steering wheel does not turn the wheels.

The car was originally created as a recreation of the 2004 Ferrari Formula One car. It was used as a show car in the entrance hall of a Ferrari F1 team supplier. Although it is not an official Ferrari show car. Since then, the car has been restored back to its F2004 form, using some genuine race used Formula aerodynamic pieces such as engine wing, sidepod winglets, barge boards, deflectors and exhaust parts. It has also had simulator functionality added.

The car measures 4.7m length (3.8m length without nose), 2m width (1.7m width without tyres), and 1.15m height.

Included with the car is a full-sized standing mannequin dressed in an unofficial Ferrari 2004 Michael Schumacher replica suit, gloves and signed helmet. A Hans device, radio wires and drinks tube are also included for that full race specification look. There is also a second mannequin that can be used to sit the Schumacher figure in the car cockpit.

Lewis Hamilton 2024 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Used Boots. Estimate £2,000 -£4,000

This rare pair of boots have been worn by the seven-time F1 World Champion during the 2024 Formula One season.

The inside FIA hologram numbers read: AY01714215 and AY01714224. The inside label reads: Order Nr - 14563POS.2 / Size - 43 / Last - 2289 / Factory - 175.7 and 175.9.

Just imagine putting these on – if they are the right size (?) and driving your own car in these.

Conversation starter or stopper? Ayrton Senna Full Scale John Player Special Team Lotus Sculpture. Estimate £32,000 -£38,000.

This is a striking full-scale sculpture inspired by the three-time F1 World Champion Ayrton Senna, and the iconic John Player Special Team Lotus era. The sculpture is produced using high-quality fiberglass and finished in PPG automotive paint, then sealed with a protective varnish to achieve a finish true to the original livery. The dimensions of the sculpture are: 200cm width × 530cm length. The weight of the sculpture is 250kg.

Please note: The sculpture is located in Brazil. The buyer will have to pay for shipping and any import duties etc.

Sir Jackie Stewart Signed 75th Anniversary British GP Commentary Notes Print - Edition 1. Estimate £1,200-£1,800.

Sir Jackie Stewart Signed 75th Anniversary 2025 British Grand Prix Commentary Notes Limited Edition Framed Print - Edition 1.

This print is edition 1 of 27 produced worldwide. Personally signed by 3-time F1 World Champion Jackie Stewart, and Formula One legendary commentator David Croft. The print includes David Croft's handwritten commentary notes from the 2025 British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit, and every winner of the British Grand Prix since 1950. Complete with a letter of authenticity.

Sir Jackie born on June 11, 1939, the three-time Formula 1 World Champion is currently 86 years old as of 2025. The "Flying Scot" remains active as the oldest living Formula 1 champion, campaigning for safety and supporting dementia research through his foundation. 50% of profits will go to Sir Jackie's official charity, Race Against Dementia.

Fernando Alonso 2023 Miami Grand Prix Signed Used Helmet. Estimate £27,000 - £32,000

This is a Fernando Alonso 2023 Miami Grand Prix Signed Used Helmet, worn during his podium-finishing grand prix weekend. The helmet shows authentic signs of race wear, adding to its provenance and authenticity. Direct from Fernando himself, personally signed and dated Miami GP Podium 2023.

Ian Scheckter 1977 Signed March 761/6 Formula 1 Race Used Front Wing - USA Grand Prix. Estimate £550 - £750

This is the front wing from the March 771, original chassis 761/6 driven by Ian Scheckter which crashed at the 1977 USA Grand Prix, Watkins Glen.

The front wing has been personally signed by Ian Scheckter and comes with provenance and photo matching.

The front wing measures 156cm length x 104cm width.