Ayrton Senna 1985 Lotus 97T JPS F1 - Original Painting

Introducing an original painting and Limited/Embellished Edition prints that captures the essence of Ayrton Senna's 1985 F1 car - the Lotus 97T complete with iconic John Player Special livery. This painting by artist Ian Salmon, presents a unique top-down perspective of the iconic car set against a stylised JPS style cigarette packet backdrop—a nod to the era's prominent sponsorship.

The 97T proved competitive during the season, with Senna taking 7 poles and his first ever 2 F1 race wins. Senna's first was a brilliant performance in the Portuguese Grand Prix where he won by over a minute in monsoon conditions. His second came in the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa, held in wet/dry conditions.

Introducing an original painting that captures the essence of Ayrton Senna's 1988 F1 championship-winning McLaren MP4/4. This painting by artist Ian Salmon, presents a unique top-down perspective of the iconic car set against a stylised Marlboro cigarette packet backdrop—a nod to the era's prominent sponsorship.

The McLaren MP4/4 is heralded as one of the most successful Formula One car designs, dominating the 1988 season with 15 wins out of 16 races. Ayrton Senna's association with this car cemented his legacy as one of the sport's greatest drivers.