As usual, Craig pre-visualised this painting with an incredible sketch version of the same scene: 'Need For Speed - Sketch'

This canvas edition brings Craig Davison’s vision to full, cinematic life. The child in the red adidas tracksuit leans into the go-kart as if he can hear the roar of engines at Silverstone, red Converse’s on the pedals, utterly lost in the race unfolding in his imagination. In the softened background Ayrton Senna appears, iconic and calm, a guardian spirit of speed whose presence elevates the scene from simple play to a heroic dream.

This is a giclée on canvas limited edition, hand-signed and numbered, with only 45 framed pieces available. At around 63 x 76 cm, it has the scale and presence of an original painting, the canvas surface catching every nuance of Davison’s brushwork and the layered, slightly muted colours he is renowned for. Warm reds and deep asphalt greys are balanced by softer neutrals, creating a palette that feels both contemporary and steeped in the atmosphere of British race days and 1980s childhood.

Presented in a refined grey frame and supplied ready to hang, “Need For Speed” is designed to sit effortlessly within a sophisticated UK home. It makes a striking focal point above a sofa in a London townhouse, on the chimney breast of a Victorian terrace, or in an open-plan kitchen-diner in the Cotswolds. The frame’s clean lines echo the geometry of the kart and track, while the image itself adds warmth, character and a conversational story to the room.

Collectors can choose from standard or deluxe canvas options, each offering the same powerful image with a slightly different level of finish and impact.

For lovers of Craig Davison art and limited edition canvases, this is a standout example of his ability to blend childhood nostalgia, pop culture and fine art storytelling. It will particularly resonate with fans of Formula One and Ayrton Senna, yet its appeal is far broader: it’s about ambition, courage and the sheer joy of pretending to be faster, braver, more unstoppable than you are.