Ayrton Senna Contact Hockenheim 1991 – One of 30
This work, Ayrton Senna Contact Hockenheim 1991, is an original silver gelatin print on Baryta paper, capturing the intensity of the moment just before the start of a private test session at the Hockenheim circuit on 18 July 1991. Ayrton Senna, seated in the cockpit of the McLaren-Honda, is photographed in this moment of absolute concentration, clad in his red racing suit bearing the Ferrari-McLaren crest, his hands gripping the steering wheel within the black and white interior of the single-seater. The side mirror, the cockpit structure and the aerodynamic details of the car frame the driver’s focused face. This image captures the very essence of the preparation for a high-performance test session. The work is presented framed, ready to hang.
The print is brand new, produced on high-quality Baryta paper, numbered and hand-signed by the photographer Bruno des Gayets. This edition is strictly limited to 30 copies in total, guaranteeing the exclusivity and value of each print. The quality of the silver gelatin print offers unrivalled depth of blacks and richness of greys, faithful to the silver gelatin process of the era. The contrast between the driver’s intense concentration and the contextual blur in the background is enhanced by the silver gelatin process.
This photograph , Ayrton Senna Contact Hockenheim 1991, is aimed at Formula 1 collectors, Ayrton Senna enthusiasts and lovers of fine art sports photography seeking an authentic, numbered piece. It bears witness to the exceptional synergy between the Brazilian driver and the McLaren-Honda programme at its peak, a pivotal moment in the history of Formula 1 when this team dominated motor racing. An intimate and rare image of one of the greatest drivers facing the machine.
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The McLaren-Honda partnership remains one of the most glorious chapters in the history of Formula 1. Established in 1988, the program brought together the technical insight of the McLaren team founded by Bruce McLaren and the engine technology of Honda, an unavoidable Japanese giant in motorsport. Between 1988 and 1991, this alliance produced unprecedented success: four consecutive constructors’ titles and two exceptional world champion drivers, Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, dominated the world championship. The 1991 MP4/6, powered by the Honda V12, is widely regarded as one of the highest-performing single-seaters ever built, capable of competing at the very pinnacle of motorsport.
In July 1991, Ayrton Senna was on his way to his third world title, demonstrating unmatched mastery at the wheel of the McLaren-Honda. The private testing sessions held at the Hockenheim circuit were part of a constant pursuit of optimization, characteristic of the rigor and dedication Senna applied to every aspect of his preparation and performance. This photograph by Bruno des Gayets captures this moment of preparation, away from the spotlight of the Grand Prix, recording the driver’s raw concentration and determination in the face of high-performance technology. Today, it stands as a rare testimony to that golden era of the McLaren-Honda partnership.
Ayrton Senna Contact Hockenheim 1991, an original silver gelatin print on Baryta paper taken by photographer Bruno des Gayets during the McLaren-Honda private test at Hockenheim on 18 July 1991. Ayrton Senna looking focused before heading out onto the track. Numbered and signed by the artist, limited edition of 30 copies. A rare collector’s item.
Origin: FranceMaterials: Photograph (Baryta print)
Year: 1991
Condition: Mint, numbered and signed
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3 sizes available, framed under glass, numbered edition of 30
1 large size printed on Dibond in American box frame, numbered edition of 10
Weight: 3.3 lbs
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