The Race That Sold the 190E… and Announced Ayrton Senna to the World! (feat. Mini GT)

The 1984 Nürburgring Race of Champions wasn’t just a race. It was a statement. Mercedes-Benz had just revived the Nürburgring GP circuit and launched the 190E. To mark the occasion, they put 20 identical cars on track… and filled them with some of the biggest names in motorsport. What they didn’t expect? A relatively unknown Ayrton #Senna stepping in as a last-minute replacement—and beating everyone. This video breaks down: • Why this race was organised • How the #190E became the centrepiece of a marketing masterstroke • The moment Senna announced himself to the world • And how #MiniGT has recreated that moment in 1:64 scale Also, if you’re a collector, we talk about: • Mini GT’e 20-car Race of Champions set • A 3-car alternative if you’re short on space • And why this particular 190E might just be one of the most meaningful castings you can own Because as always: Get it for the Story, not the Hype! All additional content belongs to their respective owners and is used only for the purpose of news and storytelling.