TOWCESTER .- The helmet Ayrton Senna wore for the British, German and Hungarian Grands Prix during the 1992 Formula One World Championship will be up for sale next month, as part of a major auction devoted to motorsport memorabilia.
In addition, the boots and gloves the driver wore in his final season are also up for sale, valued at £15,000 - £18,000 and £18,000 - £20,000 respectively.
The exceptional race-used and race winning Shoei Formula One helmet was worn by 3-time World Champion Ayrton Senna during the 1992 Formula One World Championship, including the 1992 Hungarian Grand Prix where Senna claimed victory.
During the German Grand Prix, Senna was challenged by a young and ambitious Michael Schumacher. A hair-raising moment of wheel-to-wheel contact saw Senna seek out Schumacher after the race and famously argue with him. It was also the only time in F1 history where Senna, Schumacher and Mansell shared a podium together.
Andrew Moyers, Head of Motorsport at BUDDS, said: “Few Formula One drivers are as instantly recognisable as Ayrton Senna. He's a legend of the sport and three-time Formula One World Champion whose influence still shapes the sport.
“There’s so much F1 fans love about this item. There’s Senna’s iconic status, and the importance of the races he wore it for, including the 1992 Hungarian Grand Prix where Senna claimed victory.
In F1 today, drivers often use multiple helmets in every race, but back in the 90s, it was normal that a single helmet would be used for several races during one season. The helmet has been verified by experts and multiple photo matching as worn for the British, German and Hungarian Grands Prix. In line with rules in both Britain and Germany at the time, tobacco sponsor branding has been obscured on the helmet, ready for TV.
Alongside the Senna helmet, his British rival Nigel Mansell has consigned a collection to the Auction worth in excess of £40,000. Items include a helmet and gloves believed to have been worn in the 1987 Brazilian Grand Prix (valued at £20,000 - £30,000), a signed set of Williams branded golf clubs (valued at £600 - £800) and a signed Williams replica race suit (valued at £1,000 - £1,500).
“It’s rare to have so many high value collectors’ items in one sale - timed perfectly with the British Grand Prix,” continued Moyers. “This is the first time the ‘92 Senna helmet has come up for auction, and while we are estimating the value at £80,000 - £120,000, based on recent similar sales, it could go for much higher.”
“Mansell and Senna were rivals, but they also had huge respect for each other, and we've had bids already from collectors all over the world.”
The BUDDS Motorsport Icons Auction at Silverstone Museum in July will take place at the Silverstone Museum on the 7th July 2026 at 12 pm.
Headline lots include:
Lot 361 – Ayrton Senna 1992 McLaren Race-Used Winning Helmet (British, German & Hungarian Grands Prix) (£80,000-£120,000) – One of the most important pieces in the sale, this race-winning helmet was worn by Ayrton Senna during three victories in what was the final season for Honda-McLaren and offers a direct connection to one of Formula One's greatest champions.
Lot 89 – Nigel Mansell 1987 Canon Williams Honda Signed Race-Used Helmet with Gloves (£20,000-£30,000) – Used by Mansell during his breakthrough years with Williams-Honda, this helmet represents the era that established him as one of Formula One's most popular and competitive drivers.
Lot 362 – Ayrton Senna 1985 Signed John Player Special Team Lotus Used Gloves (£18,000-£20,000) – Used and signed by Senna from his Lotus years, these gloves date from the period in which the Brazilian emerged as Formula One's most exciting young talent.
Lot 162 – Charles Leclerc 2025 Signed Las Vegas Grand Prix Weekend Special Design Used Race Suit (£13,000-£15,000) – A contemporary Formula One collectable worn by Ferrari star Charles Leclerc during one of the sport's highest-profile events and featuring a bespoke Las Vegas Grand Prix design.
Lot 214 – Michael Schumacher 2000 Signed Ferrari Used Gloves (£6,000-£6,500) – Signed used gloves from the season Schumacher secured Ferrari's first Drivers' World Championship in 21 years, ending one of the most famous title droughts in Formula One history.
Lot 264 – Lando Norris Signed Go Kart Driven by Norris (£5,000-£8,000) – A unique piece linked to one of Britain's current Formula One stars and the reigning World Champion, offering collectors a tangible connection to Norris's racing career.
Lot 125 – Valentino Rossi 2015 Signed AGV Corsa Yellow Energy Mirror Full-Size Replica Helmet (£3,000-£3,500) – Signed by nine-time motorcycle world champion Valentino Rossi, one of the most recognisable and successful riders in motorsport history.
Lot 263 – Riccardo Patrese 1993 Benetton-Ford Race-Used Suit (£2,500-£3,500) – Worn by the Formula One veteran during the same season that saw a young Michael Schumacher emerge as Benetton's future team leader.
Lot 113 – Lando Norris 2025 F1 World Champion Original Oil Painting by Cam Createz (£2,500-£3,500) – A contemporary artwork celebrating Norris's maiden Formula One World Championship, reflecting the growing crossover between motorsport and collectable art.
Lot 277 – Ferrari 1994 Monaco Grand Prix Race-Used Front Wing Signed by Gerhard Berger and Jean Alesi (£2,000-£3,000) – A rare race-used Ferrari component signed by two of Scuderia's most popular drivers of the 1990s.
Lot 278 – Footwork Arrows 1992 FA13 Race-Used Complete Nose Cone (£2,000-£3,000) – An authentic Formula One aerodynamic component from the early 1990s, a period that produced some of the sport's most distinctive car designs.
Lot 159 – Ayrton Senna 1994 Williams Renault Replica Race Suit Framed Display with Signature (£2,000-£2,500) – A display piece commemorating Senna's final season in Formula One, one of the most significant and emotional chapters in the sport's history.
Lot 173 – Kimi Antonelli 2025 Signed Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Used Visor (£2,000-£2,500) – A used signed visor from one of Formula One's most highly rated young talents as he begins his career with Mercedes.
Lot 321 – Sir Jackie Stewart Signed 75th Anniversary British Grand Prix Commentary Notes Print – Edition 1 (£1,200-£1,800) – Signed by the three-time World Champion, this unique print celebrates the history of the British Grand Prix through Stewart's own commentary notes.
Lot 272 – McLaren 1993 Race-Used Barge Board Signed by Prost, Häkkinen, Berger, McNish and Watson (£800-£1,000) – An unusual race-used McLaren component carrying signatures from multiple generations of Formula One drivers associated with the team.
Lot 233 – Alain Menu 1997 Williams Renault Laguna Signed Used Steering Wheel (£800-£1,000) – A genuine competition steering wheel from one of touring car racing's most successful eras, signed by multiple champion Alain Menu.
Lot 326 – Nigel Mansell Used Set of Williams Golf Clubs (£600-£800) – A personal item from the 1992 Formula One World Champion, offering collectors a more intimate piece of Mansell memorabilia.
Lot 196 – James Hunt 1979 Wolf Racing 1:2 Scale Helmet Display (£500-£700) – A display piece celebrating the charismatic 1976 World Champion whose legacy continues to resonate with Formula One fans worldwide.
Lot 268 – Goodyear Eagle Used Rear Wheel & Tyre Signed by Derek Warwick and Martin Donnelly (£400-£600) – A used tyre signed by two respected British drivers whose careers span some of Formula One's most memorable decades.
Lot 76 – Alister McRae Used Hyundai Castrol World Rally Team Race Suit (£400-£500) – Worn by the British rally driver during Hyundai's formative years in the World Rally Championship, with proceeds supporting Willen Hospice.
Lot 13 – George Russell 2019 Williams Racing Rookie Season Used Nomex Top (£300-£400) – Used during Russell's debut Formula One campaign, marking the beginning of a career that would later lead to a race-winning seat at Mercedes.
Lot 18 – Lewis Hamilton Signed Mercedes Framed Photo Display (£250-£300) – Signed by Formula One's most successful driver, celebrating Hamilton's record-breaking achievements with Mercedes.
