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    F1 legend Ayrton Senna’s ‘most famous’ car pops up on Auto Trader with fans able to buy iconic ride for £500k

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    FORMULA ONE legend Ayrton Senna’s “most famous” car has popped up for sale on Auto Trader – but it will cost a whopping £500,000.The Brazilian icon is widely-regarded as one of the greatest sporting superstars of all-time.Fans can secure a piece of history by buying Ayrton Senna’s ‘most famous’ carCredit: AUTOTRADERThe late Brazilian F1 legend won three world titlesCredit: AFPHis former Honda NSX is up for sale on Auto Trader for half a million quidCredit: AUTOTRADERSenna was famously pictured washing his red Honda NSXCredit: SuppliedThe three-time F1 world champion dominated throughout the late 1980s and 90s and won 41 races.Senna tragically lost his life at Imola during the San Marino Grand Prix in May, 1994, but his legacy still lives on.He remains a national hero in Brazil and a critically acclaimed film depicting his life was released in 2010.Now fans can buy the late Senna’s personal Honda NSX after it was advertised on the UK’s largest automotive marketplace Auto Trader for a cool half a million quid.READ MORE ON F1The iconic red ride is currently owned by Robert McFagan from East Sussex.Senna kept it at his home in Portugal whilst he was in the country and he was famously photographed washing the car in 1991.The motor also featured in the film “Racing is in my Blood” as Senna performed a wheel spin in it.He also owned two other NSX cars, a personal one in black in Brazil and another black NSX purchased for him by his manager Antonio Braga.Most read in MotorsportAs part of the 25th anniversary of Senna’s death, the red Honda NSX was taken to the Imola circuit and driven by Giancarlo Minardi in front of a packed out crowd in 2019.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe car boasts a powerful engine, responsive handling, aerodynamic design and delivers an exhilarating driving experience for those getting behind the wheel.There are only a handful of these models in existence – ensuring the lucky buyer will own a piece of automotive and racing history. McLaren to pay touching tribute to F1 legend Ayrton Senna by etching his name on side of their cars as mark of respect Seller McFagan said: “I first bought the car in 2013 during a trip to the Algarve in Portugal and have owned it ever since where it has sat proudly at my estate in East Sussex.“Senna’s red NSX was given to him by Honda who he had a commercial partnership with and Senna frequently used and was photographed with the car during his stays in Portugal.“Being a huge Senna fan myself, I was delighted when I was able to get my hands on the NSX which was crafted to perfection and features a sleek and powerful machine to give an incredible experience on the road.“It’s been a real pleasure owning what is one of the most famous cars belonging to a true sporting legend and the thrill of driving Senna’s car never goes away.”Erin Baker, the editorial director at Auto Trader added: “As the UK’s largest automotive marketplace for used and new cars we sell c.450,000 vehicles every day of different sizes, styles and price points and we often see cars once owned from celebrities to royalty being listed on our site.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Senna’s impact on Formula One and the world of motorsport was immeasurable and Senna’s iconic Honda NSX is a chance to own a rare piece of sporting history which will no doubt turn heads and spark conversations amongst friends, family and neighbours.”The car has just over 39,100 miles on the clock and was first registered in 1991.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Fernando Alonso set for explosive reunion with Honda after infamous rant as engine suppliers team up with Aston Martin

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      FERNANDO ALONSO and Honda are poised for an explosive reunion after the Japanese manufacturer agreed a deal to supply Aston Martin with F1 engines.Alonso savaged Honda when he was driving for McLaren, forcing the F1 team to eventually terminate their partnership with the company.
      Fernando Alonso is set for a reunion with Honda at Aston MartinCredit: Getty
      The Spaniard publicly mocked the reliability and performance – much to Honda’s fury.
      However, they could now team up once more after Alonso’s Aston Martin team joined forces with Honda to supply them engines from 2026.
      It comes after world champions Red Bull announced that they would be ditching Honda in favour of a tie-up with Ford.
      Honda bosses say they have “no objections” to working with the two-time world champion, despite his criticism in the past.
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      Koji Watanabe said: “Our stance remains unchanged in thinking the selection of the drivers is fully up to the team members and not something that a partner and supplier like us is supposed to be making.
      “So, we’ll be leaving the driver selection to the team.
      “We have been accelerating our development during all our recent time in Formula One, (including) while working with Alonso, and that enabled us to win the world championship [with Red Bull].
      “I believe he’s such a brand and respectable driver, but, like I said, the selection of drivers is up to the team to decide.
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      “So, if the team decides we’ll have Alonso as a driver again, we will have no objections whatsoever in him driving.”
      Alonso, 41, drove for McLaren between 2015 and 2017 when he famously called the Honda power unit a GP2 engine at their home race in Suzuka.
      Meanwhile, Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll says the Honda deal is “the final piece in the jigsaw” to establish them as one of F1’s top teams.
      He said: “Aston Martin and Honda have a lot in common, including engineering excellence and a long-term commitment and passion to win.
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      Alonso had an explosive relationship with Honda back in his McLaren daysCredit: Getty
      “Honda and its engineers are racers and love to develop its products in competition. Racing is part of its DNA and always has been.
      “Racing has also a part of Aston Martin’s DNA for the last 110 years and together, we will win.
      “Aston Martin is the fastest growing team in the sport and on social media, tripling our fanbase in the last two years.
      “Our partnership with Honda is the final piece in the jigsaw to establish Aston Martin as a top team capable of winning world titles.” More

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      Max Verstappen gifted £150,000 Honda NSX Type S by car manufacturer in honour of F1 championships

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      TWO-TIME Formula One world champion Max Verstappen has been gifted a £150,000 Honda NSX Type S in honour of his latest title triumph. The Dutchman turned in a record-breaking 2022 season, winning 15 of the 22 races.
      Verstappen won back-to-back F1 world titlesCredit: Splash
      Honda gifted the Dutchman a £150,000 carCredit: Honda
      Verstappen was presented with the car in JapanCredit: Honda
      He then took the Honda NSX Type S for a spin around Japan’s Motegi circuitCredit: Honda
      Verstappen sealed his second F1 world title in Japan, leaving his competitors, Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez, scrapping for second place with four races to go.
      And to celebrate Verstappen’s success, Red Bull partners Honda gifted the 25-year-old a £150,000 car at the Honda Racing Thanks Day, held at Japan’s Motegi circuit.
      Verstappen was joined by team-mate Sergio Perez and a host of other motorsport names – including MotoGP’s Marc Marquez.
      Honda chairman Seiji Kuraishi expressed his thanks to Verstappen for winning back-to-back world titles while Honda Racing president Koji Watanabe turned over the keys to the grey NSX Type S.
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      Verstappen said: “It’s an amazing car, so [I’m] very proud to receive it. Thank you very much.”
      He then took his new car for a spin on the track.
      Red Bull are due to celebrate their Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship victories with the people of Milton Keynes in December.
      Team principal Christian Horner said: “We are enormously proud to base our Technology Campus in Milton Keynes.
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      “Ever since we moved into the small factory that we started with in 2005, the local community has supported the Team through all the highs and lows.
      “Oracle Red Bull Racing has grown massively since then and this year’s phenomenal results wouldn’t have been possible without that support.
      “It’s only fitting that we celebrate this record-breaking season with the community we cherish and in the heart of the city we are happy to call home.” More

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      Red Bull reveal new one-off livery for Turkish GP with special ‘thank you’ message to outgoing engine partner Honda

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      RED BULL have unveiled a new one-off livery for the Turkish Grand Prix as a departing gift for Honda.Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez will drive around the circuit in a white Red Bull car, not their traditional blue and yellow.
      Red Bull have paid tribute to Honda with the new white livery
      Honda will end a seven-year spell in F1 at the end of the season
      Red Bull’s message to Honda reads ‘Arigato’ – ‘Thank you’
      The look resembles the Japan flag
      Those colours still feature on the unique design but its striking white base colour pays homage to the Honda cars of previous F1 seasons.
      Driver numbers are also placed on red circle backdrops – a reference to the flag of Japan.
      And the body also features the word ‘Arigato’ – Japenese for ‘Thank you’.
      Sister team AlphaTauri is also set to run with the message on its cars, having served as Honda’s partner since 2019.
      F1 bids farewell to Honda at the end of the current season after a seven year spell.
      The Japanese manufacturer worked as a power unit supplier for several different teams – first teaming up with McLaren between 2015-2017.

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      Toro Rosso were next to partner with Honda before Red Bull took them on in 2019, and have had a lot of success since.
      Red Bull will hope to send Honda out with a bang by securing the F1 championship with Verstappen.
      It would also be fitting to see the new white car claim victory in the Turkish GP on Sunday.
      And with Lewis Hamilton set to start at the back of the grid after incurring a penalty, that is certainly a reality. More

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      Watch heart-stopping moment MotoGP driver flips over bike and lands on his head after hitting team-mate in 140mph crash

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      MOTOGP youngster Ryusei Yamanaka suffered a huge scare when crashing into his team-mate at 140mph and landing on his head.
      The Japanese racer flipped his motorbike in the terrifying incident but is thought to be okay after getting back to his feet soon after.

      Ryusei Yamanaka clipped the backwheel of Sergio Garcia’s bike in Friday practiceCredit: Twitter @MotoGP

      The Japanese teenager went over his handlebars and landed on his headCredit: Twitter @MotoGP

      In practice for this weekend’s Moto3 Grand Prix in Valencia, Yamanaka was hurtling down the main straight behind Honda team-mate Sergio Garcia.
      In the slipstream of the Spaniard, he was late on the brakes and clipped the back wheel of his colleague.
      That was enough to send Yamanaka over his handlebars and he hit the ground head-first in a terrifying impact.
      The 19-year-old skidded alongside his bike into the Turn 1 gravel trap and medics rushed onto the scene.

      Yamanaka was stretchered away from the incident and could be seen communicating with the emergency crew while sitting up.
      MotoGP confirmed shortly afterwards that the Honda star had been taken to the medical centre at Circuit Ricardo Tormo for a check-up.

      The terrifying accident occurred at around 140 miles per hourCredit: Twitter @MotoGP

      Yamanaka is in the early days of his motorbike racing careerCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Yamanaka will hope to be fit for Saturday’s qualifying session, with the race set for Sunday morning.
      With 13 points from 12 races in 2020, he sits near the bottom of the Moto3 standings.

      This is the Chiba-born racer’s first full year at Moto3 level after finishing fifth in the 2019 Moto3 Junior Championship.

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