Thirty years ago this week, motorsport lost a genuine hero. Much has been said – and will be – written about Gilles Villeneuve, but we like to be a bit different here at MotorsportRetro.com.
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Lewis Hamilton will wear a special tribute helmet inspired by his hero, Ayrton Senna, at tonight’s Brazilian Grand Prix.
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Historic motorsport is thriving, with wonderful events that range from small club meets to massive international extravaganzas held all around the world each month. There is a drive for every budget, and plenty of suitably …

This is the latest in our series of  photo specials showcasing the stunning images from the Cahier Archive. The collection, by photographers Bernard Cahier and his son Paul-Henri are part of a massive collection of …

We really dig this new poster from Classic Team Lotus
“The Team Lotus Works Formula One Drivers print celebrates the principle Works Team Lotus Formula One drivers from 1958 to 1994. It features the …

1. Retro Formula 1: Historic F1 Merchandise
Retro Formula 1 has developed a fantastic line of retro F1 apparel and merchandise featuring the brands, marquees and racing we all love. Ligier, Cooper, Lotus, Parmalat, …

The Bell Star helmet, launched in 1966, was the world’s first full-face motorsports helmet. That Bell would introduce a quantum technological leap forward like the full-face had come to be expected. After …

It’s hard to believe its been 30 years since Alan Jones scored a stunning win at the Canadian Grand Prix to claim the 1980 Formula 1 World Drivers Championship.
Jones had a spectacular season in 1980, …

Renault is going retro in 2010, working hard to recapture its historic allure with new livery based on classic Renault designs.

Whilst these Steve McQueen motocross helmets probably won’t appeal to purists , it’s good to see the McQueen legend being exposed to another generation of motorsport fans.
If your idea of a classic helmet design is …

The retro trends keeps powering on with Bell releasing a replica of the helmet worn by the US Team in the 1964 ISDT (International Six-Day Trial).
The most famous member of this team was none other …

The retro trend shows no signs of slowing down with famous Italian race wear company OMP recently launching their Vintage Collection.
OMP Racing has introduced a cool new collection of vintage-inspired gear that conveys the essence …

You just have to love the Japanese!
Metmania.com is devoted to the construction of Historic Formula 1 cars and helmets made out of paper!
Fancy a Brabham BT44, a Lotus 79 or perhaps a McLaren Ford M23? There …

Last week Valentino Rossi took his tally of premier class Grand Prix victories to 68 to equal the great champion, Giacomo Agostini .
AGV have recently released an “Ago” replica Ti-Tech helmet similar to the original pictured. The lid will be …