In 1993, at Donington Park, one of the best Formula 1 drivers of all time, Ayrton Senna, drove his perfect course, 1:18.029. 31 years later, his nephew Bruno driving a McLaren Senna set a new fastest lap time, for production cars, on this track with 1:30.5.
It was a big moment in Formula 1 history, and Senna not only took the win, but set the record lap time. At that time he was driving a McLaren MP4/8 and from the fifth starting position, he reached the first place in the first lap. He decided to show his best. Driving like never before, he managed to overtake all his rivals. He crossed the finish line with a lead of 1 minute and 23 seconds, outpacing all but the runner-up for the entire lap.
The McLaren Senna was produced between 2018 and 2019. It is powered by a 4.0-L twin-turbo V8 engine with 800 hp (596 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. This 1,198 kg (2,641lbs) heavy car reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 2.8 seconds with a top speed of 335 km/h (208 mph). It is equipped with a carbon Monocage III chassis and body panels.
On May 1, 1994, at the San Marino Grand Prix, one of the most famous Formula 1 drivers, the Brazilian race driver Ayrton Senna, died. He started his career in 1984 as a driver for the Toleman team. In his short career, he achieved 41 victories, 3 championship titles, 80 podiums, 65 pole positions and 19 fastest laps. In his honor, motorcycle manufacturer Ducati produced a special edition version of the Monster, the Ducati Monster Senna.
Ducati and Senna have a long history with Claudio Castiglioni, who owned the company at the time, gifting the Brazilian with an 851 SP in 1990. Ayrton was also one of the first owners of the Monster 900 model and used it to arrive at the 1993 Monaco Grand Prix gala party.
The Ducati Monster Senna is decorated with a livery inspired by Senna’s helmet, with the colors of the Brazilian flag (yellow, green and blue). It is equipped with carbon fiber mufflers, aluminum footrests and special forged aluminum wheels. The seat is blue, while the 4.3-inch screen has a unique startup animation.
The motorcycle is powered by a Testastretta 937 cc twin-cylinder engine with 111 hp (82 kW) and 69 lb-ft (93 Nm) of torque. It got fully adjustable Öhlins suspension, Brembo braking system with yellow brake calipers, Termignoni Silencer, and forged aluminum wheels. It is equipped with a lithium-ion battery and carbon fenders, which makes it 4.5 kg lighter than the standard model.
Ducati will produce 341 examples, and this number marks Senna’s three championship titles and 41 career wins. The starting price is $25,000.
At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show McLaren unveiled the third edition of the Ultimate Series, the McLaren Senna. Three one-of-one cars dedicated to the Senna were produced, and this 2019 McLaren Senna XP Home Victory Edition is one of them and is up for auction. It is a unique car that pays tribute to the first victory of Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest drivers in the history of Formula 1, in Brazil at the Interlagos circuit in 1991.
McLaren Senna XP Home Victory Edition is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter M840TR V8 engine with 789 hp (580 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch SSG automatic transmission. It is mounted on 19-inch and 20-inch center-lock wheels wrapped in 245/35 (front) and 315/30 (rear) Pirelli P Zero tires.
This unique car is finished in gloss carbon-fiber with green and yellow accents and replica Ayrton Senna signatures, neatly maintained and in excellent condition. It is equipped with green and yellow body accents, electronically adjustable rear wing with a Brazilian flag graphic, front and rear. parking sensors, a double-element rear diffuser, front and side air intakes, a Formula One-inspired roof scoop, rear air louvers, RaceActive Chassis Control II, independent double wishbone suspension, adjustable damping and roll modes, multiple stability control modes, variable drift control, brake management and launch control, green machined six and four piston aluminum monobloc calipers over 390mm carbon ceramic rotors front and rear.
Inside, carbon-fiber bucket seats are covered in green leather with yellow contrast stitching. There are embroidered Brazilian flags on the headrests. The steering wheel is wrapped in black leather with green-tinted carbon-fiber accents. Additional equipment includes satellite radio connectivity, navigation, dual-zone climate control, an MSO push-to-drink system, a portrait-oriented infotainment system with Bluetooth and a Bowers & Wilkins seven -speaker audio system. The clock reads 455 miles.
The car has a clean Carfax report that shows no accidents or other damage. It comes with service records and a clean Missouri title in the owner’s name.
The auction ends on January 8th and the current highest bid is $1,000,000 USD.
