A bright yellow suit to light up your day

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A rare piece of Ayrton Senna memorabilia will soon be coming under the hammer, at RM/Sothebys biennial Monaco auction scheduled on May 12.

The legendary Brazilian driver wore this bright yellow race suit on the day he conquered his very first Monaco Grand Prix win, driving for Team Lotus in 1987.

The prized possession is signed by Senna on the suit's Bank Nacional patche, which only adds to the value of this tangible piece of F1 history.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.