It may have a passing resemblence to the current cars that are produced in McLaren’s Woking factory, but when you start to pick up the details it’s clear the Senna is something very special.

Fuelled by the nostalgic setting, persistent bidders vyed for ownership of the coveted McLaren icon. Senna failed to win the title in 1993, but the McLaren-Ford MP4/8A he drove during that season ...