--- title: "Honda Will Sell You Parts From One of Ayrton Senna’s F1 Engines" date: "2025-04-01" modified: "2025-04-01" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/honda-will-sell-you-parts-from-one-of-ayrton-sennas-f1-engines" categories: - "Culture" - "F1" - "History" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Honda Will Sell You Parts From One of Ayrton Senna’s F1 Engines ![A piston and connecting rod from an RA100E V10, the engine that powered the McLaren MP4/5B driven by Ayrton Senna and Gerhard Berger in 1990.]() *That's a piston and connecting rod from an RA100E V10, the engine that powered the McLaren MP4/5B driven by Ayrton Senna and Gerhard Berger in 1990. \Honda, Pascal Rondeau/Getty Images\* [Formula 1]() and IndyCar collectors, you might want to sit down so you don't faint from this news. The [Honda]() Racing Corporation (HRC) will soon start selling its historic racing memorabilia, rare artifacts (calling Dr. Jones), and even parts from legendary F1 cars. HRC's newly founded memorabilia business will figuratively open its doors at Monterey Car Week in August, where it will hold its first-ever auction. The inaugural HRC auction will, of course, start with a bang. Up for auction in Monterey will be parts from the very V10s used in [Ayrton Senna's]() and Gerhard Berger's F1 cars during the 1990 season. The original RA100E engine was stripped down and disassembled by its original engine builders, and its internals will be sold in display cases along with certificates of authenticity, so you can prove to your partner you didn't drop a fortune on junkyard parts. You'll be able to buy pistons, camshafts, connecting rods, and cam covers, among other parts. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Honda won't only sell you [F1 memorabilia](), though, nor will it only sell you modern gear. Some of the parts will be from MotoGP bikes that raced in the Isle of Man in the 1950s, or race cars from the 1960s. And while many of those machines are on display in galleries at Japan's Motegi and Suzuka circuits, they'll continue to be maintained with period-correct spare parts. So don't worry—if you buy something that used to be in a vintage race car, you won't be ruining an exhibit. "We aim to make this a valuable business that allows fans who love F1, MotoGP, and various other races to share in the history of Honda's challenges in racing since the 1950s,” said HRC President Koji Watanabe. “Including our fans to own a part of Honda’s racing history is not intended to be a one-time endeavor, but rather a continuous business that we will nurture and grow.” I'm sure these parts won't be cheap, so the average Honda racing fan might not be able to afford a piston from Senna's F1 car, or a signed MotoGP bike's fuel tank. Still, it's cool to know that Honda's making these pieces of history available for those who value them. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a kidney to sell and some space in my garage to make. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()