Former F1 champion Ayrton Senna's cars to be exhibited at Silverstone

A collection of former Formula One driver Ayrton Senna's cars will be on display at an event near the Oxfordshire border next month.

The Silverstone Festival, held at the circuit, will also feature memorabilia.

Mr Senna, a three-time world champion, won more races at Silverstone than any other track in the world.

Ayrton Senna celebrating one of his six Formula Three wins at Silverstone in 1983 (Image: BRDC/Silverstone Archive)

Visitors can expect to see vehicles from throughout his career, with exhibits coming from across Europe.

Cars from his karting, Formula Ford, Formula One and Formula Three days will be displayed.

The display will feature the Toleman TG184 which he raced in in his first Grand Prix, alongside subsequent Tolemans, Williams, Lotus and a number of race-winning McLarens.

Two rally cars which he tested for an editorial magazine - a Metro 6R4 and Cosworth Sierra - also feature.

A number of Ayrton Senna's McLaren MP4s will be on display along with his Formula Ford 1600 and 2000 Van Diemens (Image: Keith Sutton)

In all, more than 20 cars that the Brazilian drove will be presented in a display located in the venue’s International Paddock.

Event director Nick Wigley said: "We are proud to be bringing together such a comprehensive display of cars raced by the great Ayrton Senna, encouraging motorsport fans to come together and celebrate one of the greatest talents our sport has seen."

Beyond the cars, the Silverstone Museum will exhibit never-before-seen memorabilia such as Senna’s 1983 Macau Grand Prix winning trophy, race winning gloves, and steering wheel from his victorious Lotus 97T.

Tickets give visitors access to the museum, racing paddocks, live demonstrations, displays, music, and entertainment.