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Senna’s Shoei Helmet Fetches £260,000 at Silverstone Auction

7/8/2026

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Ayrton Senna’s Shoei helmet sold for £260,000 at an auction during the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone.
McLaren certified the helmet, which showed it was not used at the French Grand Prix.
Senna wore the helmet in the British, German and Hungarian Grands Prix, winning Hungary.
Nigel Mansell memorabilia, including a race suit, a 1987 helmet and gloves, are expected to raise over £40,000 for UK Youth, attracting fans.

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Ayrton Senna’s Shoei helmet sold for £260,000 at an auction during the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone.
McLaren certified the helmet, which showed it was not used at the French Grand Prix.
Senna wore the helmet in the British, German and Hungarian Grands Prix, winning Hungary.
Nigel Mansell memorabilia, including a race suit, a 1987 helmet and gloves, are expected to raise over £40,000 for UK Youth, attracting fans.