24.03.2026Senna in Silverstone: Rainy victory on the way to the first title

The legendary McLaren MP4/4 with starting number 12 is emblematic of Senna's first World Championship title and one of the most dominant seasons in Formula 1 history. Designed by Gordon Murray and Steve Nichols, the car proved virtually unbeatable that season. Powered by a high-performance Honda turbo engine, it outclassed the competition throughout the entire year. Of the 16 races, Senna and his teammate Alain Prost won an incredible 15.

Now immortalized by WERK83, this model commemorates Ayrton Senna's only career victory at the 1988 British Grand Prix. The race, which had only found its permanent home at the historic Silverstone Circuit a year earlier after a long period of moving between Silverstone and Brands Hatch, was run in torrential rain.

The conditions suited the "Rain Master" Senna perfectly: In the early stages, he stayed close to the Ferrari of polesitter Gerhard Berger before finding his way past on lap 14. From that point on, Senna's only objective was to control the lead and bring home the victory.

The title fight developed into an intense intra-team duel between Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. At the end of the season, thanks to several spectacular wins and pole positions, Senna narrowly prevailed over the Frenchman and secured his first World Championship title.

With a faithful cockpit replica, opening hood, detailed engine compartment, and driver figure, the model of Ayrton Senna's McLaren MP4/4 from Silverstone is the perfect memento of a historic era at the pinnacle of motorsport. Equipped with rain tires, the model demonstrates that WERK83 has considered every detail to create an authentic reproduction of a legendary car.

Ayrton Senna McLaren MP4/4 #12 Winner British GP Formula 1 World Champion 1988 1:18 WERK83, RRP €199.95, item-no.: W18056002

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Ayrton Senna McLaren MP4/4 #12 vinder Britisk GP formel 1 Verdensmester 1988 1:18 WERK83

143,96 €