“Auto racing began five minutes after the second car was built.”
Henry Ford.
LEGACY+ART are proud to present “The Art of Racing” Collection, featuring highly limited editioned, fine art prints of original, race worn artefacts from Grand Prix winning legends of racing.
From Tazio Nuvolari to Ayrton Senna, Alberto Ascari to Max Verstappen, Bruce McLaren to Sir Lewis Hamilton, and Stirling Moss to Lando Norris, amongst so many others.
Each final print is a composite of several hundred individual photographic frames, evocatively brought together to bring you hyper detailed, large format, photographs that reveal every mark, dent and scratch from the blistering fury that is competition motor racing.
The ultimate artwork that allows you to live with your passions and your heroes, to beautifully compliment your home, facility and to deepen the relevance of your car collection; this stunning body of work is truly unique.
“I am not designed to come second or third. I am designed to win.”
Ayrton Senna.
Ayrton Senna’s helmet used in 1993, most famously at Donington Park.
Formula 1: 161 races, 41 wins and 80 podiums. 3 Championships, in 1988,1990 and1991.
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“If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.”
Mario Andretti.
Mario Andretti’s helmet used extensively from 1974 to 1976.
Formula 1: 128 races, 12 wins, 19 podiums, 1 Championship in 1978. Indianapolis 500: 1 win in 1969.
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New Book from Legacy + Art entitled “The Art of Racing: Helmets”, now available.
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682 pages in two slip-cased volumes in an edition of 300 copies.
The history of the race helmet from Pre WWI to 2024, featuring every Formula 1 World Champion and include examples from 99% of all Grand Prix-winning drivers. Also represented are race-winning helmets from the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500 as well as road races such as The Mille Miglia and The Targa Florio, many having been personally selected and supplied by the drivers themselves.
Available only via Magneto
“I’m willing to take any amount of pain to win.”
Lewis Hamilton.
Sir Lewis Hamilton’s steering wheel, from when he broke Michael Schumacher’s record for the most Grand Prix wins of all time in Portugal in 2020.
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“From success, you learn absolutely nothing.”
Niki Lauda.
Niki Lauda, helmet used in 1976.
Formula 1: 171 races, 25 wins and 54 podiums. 3 Championships, in 1975,1977 and1984.
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Pages from the book, “The Art of Racing: Helmets”, featuring Derek Bell.
Book available here, fine art prints from this gallery also available.
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Tony Brooks’s goggles used throughout 1958, in which he won the Belgian, German and Italian GPs. This style was almost identical to those used by RAF fighter pilots in World War Two.
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“To do something well is so worthwhile, that to die trying to do it better cannot be foolhardy. It would be a waste of life to do nothing with one's ability, for I feel life is measured in achievement, not in years alone.”
Bruce McLaren.
Bruce McLaren, helmet used in 1968 and1969.
Formula 1: 100 races, 4 wins and 27 podiums. Le Mans 24 Hours: 1 win, in 1966.
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“The only place that matters is first.”
Max Verstappen.
Max Verstappen, helmet used in 2023, in which season he won every race bar one.
Formula 1: 209 races, 63 wins and 112 podiums. 4 Championships, in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
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“I have never dreamt of fairy tales or pirate adventures; I have always and only dream of speed.”
Tazio Nuvolari.
Badge from the front of Tazio Nuvolari’s Alfa Romeo P3, that won the 1935 German Grand Prix.
60”x60” limited edition prints.
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“I am an artist. The track is my canvas, and the car is my brush.”
Graham Hill.
Graham Hill, helmet used from 1960 to1962.
Formula 1: 176 races, 14 wins and 36 podiums. 2 Championships, in 1962 and 1968. Le Mans 24 Hours: 1 win, in 1972. Indianapolis 500: 1 Win, in 1966.
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“I've always believed that you should never, ever give up and you should always keep fighting even when there's only a slightest chance.”
Michael Schumacher.
Michael Schumacher, 2002. This helmet worn most notably whilst winning at Hockenheim and at Spa-Francorchamps, and to finish second at both the Hungarian and Italian GP’s.
Formula 1: 306 races, 91 wins and 155 podiums . 7 Championships, in 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
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Pages from the book, “The Art of Racing: Helmets”, featuring Lando Norris.
Book available here, fine art prints from this gallery also available.
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“To achieve anything, you must be prepared to dabble on the boundary of disaster.”
Stirling Moss.
Stirling Moss’ helmet from 1952, the first of four Herbert Johnson helmets that he had in his entire career.
Formula 1: 45 races, 16 wins and 24 podiums . Mille Miglia: 1 win in 1955. Targa Florio: 1 win in 1955.
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Lotus 77 wing driven by Mario Andretti, 1976, and Ayrton Senna's 1990 San Marino Grand Prix sheared rear rim.
60”x40” limited edition prints.
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“Le Mans is such a great race because you can never do anything alone. You have to work as a team member. And being a team member makes you a better person.”
Tom Kristensen.
Tom Kristensen, helmet from 2013.
Le Mans 24 Hours: 18 races, 9 wins, in 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2008, and 2013. World Endurance Championship: 1, in 2013.
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Jim Clark’s racing gloves, worn in some of his most memorable races in 1967, in which he won four Grand Prix.
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“It's a pretty stark choice: you either deal with the dangers of the sport or you get out of the car.”
Dario Franchitti.
Dario Franchitti. This helmet worn for his final victory at the Brickyard in 2012.
Indy Car Series: 151 races, 21 wins and 59 podiums . 4 Championships, in 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Indianapolis 500: 3 wins, in 2007, 2010 and 2011. .
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“The closer you are to death, the more alive you feel. It's a wonderful way to live. It's the only way to drive.”
James Hunt.
James Hunt helmet from his Championship winning year in 1976. Formula 1: 92 races, 10 wins and 23 podiums . 1 Championship, in 1976.
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Steering wheel exhibition.
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“If you no longer go for a gap that exists, you’re no longer a racing driver.”
Ayrton Senna.
Ayrton Senna, race used McLaren MP4/8 steering wheel from 1993.
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“Brakes will only slow you up.”
Tazio Nuvolari.
Tazio Nuvolari’s helmet used throughout the 1930’s. Grand Prix: 24 wins and his European Championship in 1932. Mille Miglia: 2 wins in 1930 and 1932. Le Mans 24 Hours: 1 win in 1933.
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“The winner isn't the one with the fastest car. It's the one who refuses to lose.”
Michael Schumacher.
Michael Schumacher, bespoke racing boots produced by Alpinestars for Michael Schumacher, used in his penultimate season of Formula 1 in 2011, including the Chinese Grand Prix .
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“If you're thinking, you're already behind with everything! The goal is to be so well-prepared and in such a flow that everything happens instinctively.”
André Lotterer.
André Lotterer, helmet used in 2024.
Le Mans 24 Hours: 3 wins, in 2011, 2012 and 2014. World Endurance Championship: 2, in 2012 and 2024.
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Race worn helmet prints belonging to Alberto Ascari, Chris Amon and Stirling Moss.
60”x40” limited edition prints.
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“The only limits you have are the limits you believe.”
Lewis Hamilton.
Sir Lewis Hamilton, helmet used in 2012.
Formula 1: 356 races, 105 wins and 202 podiums. 7 Championships, in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
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Pages from the book, “The Art of Racing: Helmets”, featuring James Hunt.
Book available here, fine art prints from this gallery also available.
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“Winning is everything. The only ones who remember you when you come second are your wife and your dog.”
Alberto Ascari.
Alberto Ascari’s famed double Championship winning helmet, worn from 1952-1955.
Formula 1: 32 races, 13 wins and 17 podiums. 2 Championships, in 1952 and 1953. Mille Miglia: 1 win in 1953.
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Pit board from , featuring legendary drivers Bruce McLaren, Graham Hill, Jack Brabham, John Surtees and Chris Amon, all competing together.
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“I always thought records were there to be broken.”
Michael Schumacher.
Michael Schumacher: this helmet is from 2000.
Formula 1: 306 races, 91 wins and 155 podiums. 7 Championships, in 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004.
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“Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek.”
Mario Andretti.
Mario Andretti’s helmet, used extensively from 1974 to 1976.
Grand Prix: 24 wins and his European Championship in 1932. Mille Miglia: 2 wins in 1930 and 1932. Le Mans 24 Hours: 1 win in 1933.
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“Still We Rise.”
Lewis Hamilton, after Maya Angelou.
Sir Lewis Hamilton’s helmet, used in 2020.
Formula 1: 356 races, 105 wins and 202 podiums . 7 Championships, in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
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Michael Schumacher, Ayrton Senna and Bruce McLaren; gallery show.
Live with your passion.
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“Racing is life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting.”
Steve McQueen.
Steve McQueen’s Bell Star’s helmet, used in the 1970 Sebring 12 Hrs, he and compatriot Peter Revson finished second in their Porsche 908/2. Pin striped by Von Dutch.
The King of Cool.
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