Flying Colours: the story of the most recognisable helmet design in motorsport

Ayrton Senna’s helmet design is almost as iconic as the driver himself. We learn the story behind it, from the man Ayrton entrusted to paint it throughout his career.

[@CCGR-2024]

I love videos like this that about people that worked behind the scenes, this was a good one, Good job McLaren!

[@redcastle3522]

That moment where you don’t have to look at the subtitles

[@AndesF34]

Yeah same, you get so into it you can seroiusly understand him without looking at the subtitles, it is a truly beautiful thing

[@AndesF34]

This made me cry, thanks for sharing the story McLaren the thing is Senna wasn't just the best driver of all time he was also one of the kindest hearts of all time. Thank you McLaren

[@nashtsironis3971]

Senna will be forever best and his legacy will forever live on like the colours of his helmet.

[@aregisso]

Amazing tribute to the legend! #senna 🇧🇷

[@deft_illust3019]

There is always a story to every little thing

[@Zoe-u1r]

The story behind the making of Ayrton's helmet and its colour combination is in the video dedicated to Ayrtons life and career "racing is in my blood" rip Ayrton ❤

[@Indy1977TX]

0:28 what is that tool called?

[@tiagodumont4422]

0:20 The year is mistranslated. He said 1978 and the caption says 1980.

[@romanriquelme3139]

Senna the champion of the world forever !

[@gugy68]

Iconic helmet. Perfect embodiment of Brazil elevated by another icon.

[@SaadNabil]

I better get Senna's helmet someday and support his legacy.

[@Panos125S]

Great Video , I've Never Hear Anything For That Story ..... BEAUTIFUL !!!

[@rallie5926]

Beautiful

[@WilliamACastro]

0:23 subtittles is wrong

[@ElectronicHits]

melhor piloto de todos

[@BobbyGeneric145]

I painted my own Senna helmet, the 1988 version.

[@1pfuller]

Me too!

[@jhondasilva-w5g]

Muitos corriam com a cabeça, senna fiz todo isso com o coração ❤... Ayrton senna

[@gonzalocapoziosantourian7337]

What happened at 2:28? The visor on Ayrton's car says Acura and the Honda text on the nose is painted over

[@kristalic]

Gonzalo Capozio it's not painted over it's just the angle

[@LuizHartkopf]

Acura is a luxury car brand owned by Honda. Honda was probably promoting it since they own Acura too

[@peacemission305]

Probably a US GP, where Honda’s luxury line - Acura - is sold

[@ElectronicHits]

vídeo em português, que emoção

[@davidhilem3925]

Hello Maestro,
It's wonderfull.
Please, can you tell me what are RAL color codes you use for the yellow, green and blue paints ???
Thank you very much.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

David, they changed every year if you look at them one after each other. If you go to a paint shop like Tropical Glitz, or any place skilled at mixing automotive paint, they can get within 99% accuracy for you.

[@iamthesic8]

lovely

[@AmjidMajeed]

Senna Sempre.

[@rileyfriedman6596]

what is the tool he uses to hold the pencil to draw perfect lines around the helmet?

[@geraldonascimbeni5458]

here in Brazil it has the name "height plotter". Starret has digital models. There is also what you saw in the video.

[@geraldonascimbeni5458]

sometimes the translation is not right, sorry.

[@tropicridesshquad7852]

What do you think about two exploded Senna engine recently boss??

[@redcastle3522]

Tropic Rider Two ?

[@Aramis_Production]

Are you sure those ain't from a Honda NSX?

[@ElectronicHits]

salve Brasil, cadê os br?

[@saurabhborude3385]

I saw Maclarn senna in video she is just incredible And senna also

[@natanmk5]

🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@RickyC21H30O2]

Hey I want my car now