{"product_id":"1999-adrian-newey-personally-worn-mclaren-f1-suit","title":"1999 Adrian Newey Personally Worn McLaren F1 Suit","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdrian Newey Personally Worn McLaren F1 Suit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis McLaren Formula 1 team suit was worn by legendary engineer Adrian Newey during the 1998 and 1999 seasons. The suit even has a chest pocket on the front to store his famous notepad and pen that he would often pull out on the grid to jot down ideas and observations, gleaned from other cars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the 1990s, Formula 1 engineers, mechanics, and other pit crew members commonly wore specialized fire-resistant racing suits. These suits provided essential protection against the increased fire risks associated with pit lane activity and in-race refuelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe suit dates from one of the most important periods of Newey’s career. After joining McLaren as Technical Director, Newey played a crucial role in developing the cars that carried Mika Häkkinen to back-to-back Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championships in 1998 and 1999. McLaren also secured the Constructors’ Championship in 1998.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeam-worn suits belonging to prominent Formula 1 engineers and designers are considerably more difficult to obtain than driver suits due to scarcity, making this an exceptionally rare piece of McLaren and Formula 1 history. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA truly one-of-a-kind item connected to one of the most successful and influential designers in motorsport history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis historical Adrian Newey Personally Worn McLaren F1 Suit is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall of Fame Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51654820266262,"sku":"4095-CA","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/2878\/3894\/files\/AdrianNeweySuit_0005_Curves3.jpg?v=1786046859","url":"https:\/\/hofcollection.com\/products\/1999-adrian-newey-personally-worn-mclaren-f1-suit","provider":"Hall of Fame Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}