Ayrton Senna 1987 Lotus mini helmet, scale 1:2

Collectors mini helmet of Ayrton Senna, edition season 1987, his last season in the Team Lotus Honda.

• Visor type: transparent
• Surface finish: glossy
• Interior: beige
• Hans attachment:-
• Openable visor: yes
• Packaging: colorful textile bag with helmet design and colorful paper box
• Scale: 1:2 (half scale compared to real helmet)

Helmet dimensions:
Height: 12 cm
Width: 13 cm
Length: 17 cm

Highlights of the 1987 season

Ayrton Senna, the legendary Brazilian Formula 1 driver, had some memorable moments in the 1987 season. He drove for the Lotus-Honda team and achieved significant successes that confirmed his talent and determination.

• Victories: Senna won two Grand Prix - Monaco Grand Prix and Detroit Grand Prix. The victory in Monaco was his first in his career at this iconic circuit.
• Pole positions: Senna took pole position in ten races, including Monaco, where he set a record qualifying time.
• Podiums: In addition to his two wins, Senna finished on the podium in six other races.

Results and statistics

• Overall: Senna finished third in the overall drivers' standings, behind Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell.
• Points: He collected a total of 57 points, which was just 16 points less than Piquet and 4 points less than Mansell.
• Race leader: Led 306 laps during the season, more than any other driver.

Curiosities

• Controversy: The 1987 season was also marked by some controversial moments, including a collision with Alain Prost at the Japanese Grand Prix.
• Historic moment: Senna became the first Brazilian driver to win the Monaco race, a historic achievement for Brazilian motorsport.

Ayrton Senna proved himself to be one of the best drivers in the world in the 1987 season, and his performances on the track remain unforgettable.