{"product_id":"1996-ukyo-katayama-original-race-worn-helmet-tyrrell-yamaha-024","title":"1996 UKYO KATAYAMA Original Race-Worn Helmet Tyrrell Yamaha 024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUKYO KATAYAMA\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Race-Worn Helmet\u003cbr\u003eTyrrell Yamaha 024 • Formula One World Championship, 1996\u003cbr\u003eSigned • Complete with Radio System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA highly authentic and visually striking original race helmet worn by Ukyo Katayama during the 1996 Formula One season while driving for Tyrrell in the iconic Tyrrell 024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in Katayama’s instantly recognizable livery, the helmet features a bold combination of deep blue, red, and white, highlighted by prominent \u003cem\u003eMild Seven\u003c\/em\u003e branding to the crown and the distinctive \u003cem\u003eCellStar\u003c\/em\u003e visor strip. Additional sponsor markings including \u003cem\u003eTAG Heuer\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eApan 777 by Zent\u003c\/em\u003e are present, all consistent with period race imagery from the 1996 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example retains its original integrated radio communication system, with external cabling and connector intact—an increasingly rare and highly desirable feature that reinforces its genuine race-used status. Period reference photographs confirm the exact helmet configuration, including radio placement and livery details, as used by Katayama in competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe helmet is further enhanced by a hand-signed autograph from Ukyo Katayama, visible on the upper shell, adding a personal and collectible dimension to the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed by a leading manufacturer of the era, the helmet remains in original, unrestored condition, showing clear and honest signs of race wear. Surface scratches, light abrasions, and minor marks to the paint and visor are consistent with use at the highest level of motorsport. The interior padding remains intact, and all fittings appear period-correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUkyo Katayama was one of Japan’s most prominent Formula One drivers of the 1990s, known for his determination and technical feedback. His tenure with Tyrrell during the Yamaha-powered years represents a distinctive chapter in the team’s long and storied history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb and complete race-used artifact from the final era of the classic Tyrrell team, combining strong visual identity, technical authenticity, and signed provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate upon request\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"all: initial;\" class=\"notranslate\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notranslate\" style=\"all: initial;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Memorabilia Experience","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55658913759572,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0946\/6904\/6100\/files\/e01f87_04231995037f437fb886d447e0b724f1_mv2.png?v=1777388209","url":"https:\/\/www.formula-lounge.com\/products\/1996-ukyo-katayama-original-race-worn-helmet-tyrrell-yamaha-024","provider":"F1 Lounge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}