Celebrating the men who became World Champions
Only the select few have ever savoured the joy of winning a Formula 1 championship. Just thirty-four drivers from 777 that plied their trade at the pinnacle of single-seater racing, amongst countless others who have aspired and fallen short of the big time, have had their names permanently etched in the annals of motorsport history. These drivers, forever celebrated in the global motor racing community, are the inspiration for our love of Formula 1 and the models we create. Using skills developed over decades of experience, we honour their history and their DNA, delivering with passion and taste the authentic spirit of each car.
Explore our selection of Formula 1 models at 1:8 and 1:18 scale, from the 1950s to present day, each a stunning replica of the very vehicles that propelled the champions to their most memorable victories. Read on to discover more.
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1950 - 1959
Many still consider Juan Manuel Fangio the greatest driver of all time. The Argentine dominated the early years of Formula 1, becoming World Champion five times (with four different teams) in just seven years of competing, and established a legacy which was only bettered 46 years later. We have developed models from Fangio's victorious years at Mercedes, in both its Streamliner and Monoposto guises, as well as his Maserati 250F in which "el Maestro" earned his greatest victory at the 1957 German Grand Prix. All of these models are available to purchase at 1:8 scale.
1960 - 1969
Phil Hill made history as the first American racer to win the World Championship title in 1961, achieving this milestone in his 'Sharknose' Ferrari. His win, however, was bittersweet: his friend and title rival Wolfgang von Trips perished in the very race where he sealed his accolade. Hill is fondly remembered in Maranello, where he played a pivotal role in the team's first Constructors' Championship that year, as well as continued success in sportscar racing.
His unrelated namesake, Graham Hill followed up with his first of two titles the very next season. The moustachioed extrovert with the quick wit, who loved the limelight, was a natural entertainer and became one of the first Formula 1 media stars. Dubbed "Mr. Monaco" for his extraordinary success at the circuit, Hill earned his second Championship with Lotus in 1968.
Models of Graham Hill's Lotus 49B, as driven to victory at the 1968 Monaco Grand Prix, and Phil Hill's Ferrari 156 F1 "Sharknose" as raced through the 1961 season, are available to order at 1:8 scale.
1970 - 1979
Sir Jackie Stewart, the renowned Scottish driver known as 'The Flying Scot,' secured three World Championships in 1969, 1971, and 1973, the only British driver to achieve this feat until Lewis Hamilton equalled him in 2015. His outstanding track record ranks him amongst the greatest, yet Sir Jackie influenced the sport in a way no other racer has matched: his one-man crusade for driver safety has left a lasting legacy on the sport.
James "The Shunt" Hunt, was a dynamic and unconventional character in Formula 1, alternately entertaining admirers and offending critics with his often outrageous behaviour. At the end of 1975, it seemed his dreams of becoming World Champion were dashed when his sponsor, Lord Hesketh, withdrew support. However, the unexpected departure of Emerson Fittipaldi from McLaren opened a door for Hunt, leading to one of the sport's most dramatic seasons. In a thrilling showdown, Hunt pipped close friend Niki Lauda to the title by a single point, securing his spot in F1 folklore.
Mario Andretti, a name synonymous with racing excellence, is celebrated as one of the sport's all-time greats. With an extraordinary career spanning multiple disciplines, Andretti's versatility set him apart; he claimed the Formula 1 World Championship in 1978, won the Indianapolis 500 in 1969, and was a dominant force in USAC and CART racing. Known for his fierce competitiveness and magnetic personality, he captivated audiences everywhere. His relentless legacy endures not only through his impressive records but also as a symbol of passion and determination in motorsport.
1:8 scale models of Stewart's 1971 Tyrrell 003 and 1973 Tyrrell 006, Hunt's 1976 Japanese Grand Prix-winning M23D and Andretti's Lotus 79 from the 1978 Dutch Grand Prix are all available to purchase.
1980 - 1999
A Formula 1 legend for whom there remains very little left to write, Ayrton Senna da Silva is always a leading contender in any discussion about the greatest driver of all time. The Brazilian won three Formula 1 World Drivers' Championships in 1988, 1990 and 1991 as a Honda Marlboro McLaren driver, set 65 pole positions and led 2,392 laps on his to way to 41 victories over his ten year career. To some, the charismatic Brazilian was caring and kind, to more a hero, to others a calculating, ruthless competitor. In reality, he was all of them, the unique blend that was Ayrton Senna. Our models of the McLaren MP4/4 perfectly capture, at both 1:8 and 1:18 scale, the car driven by Senna to his first world title in the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix.
2000 - 2009
Michael Schumacher already had two Drivers' Championships to his name when he moved to Ferrari in 1996, but few could have anticipated the period of dominance that would follow, as he led the Scuderia to unprecedented success between 2000 and 2004. With 48 victories and 18 further podiums in just 85 races, the German established the longest consecutive Championship-winning streak in history, earning the accolade of the most successful Formula 1 driver of all time. Like all the great drivers Schumacher had exceptional ambition, confidence, intelligence, motivation, dedication and a determination to succeed at any cost. What truly set Schumacher apart, however, was his deep passion for racing and his relentless pursuit of improvement, which fuelled his remarkable sustained excellence at the pinnacle of the sport.
For the most fervant Tifosi, we have models available at 1:8 scale replicating each of Schumacher's Championsip-winning cars, the F1-2000, F2001, F2002, F2003-GA and F2004, as well as an 1:18 model of the F2004 as raced to victory in Canada.
2020 - 2029
On the brink of securing a fourth consecutive title, Max Verstappen, the Flying Dutchman, has so far dominated this decade of Formula 1. Bursting onto the scene as the youngest driver to compete in the sport at just 17 years old, Verstappen quickly showcased his extraordinary skill and fearlessness behind the wheel, but also his willingness to push beyond the limits, which quickly earned him vocal critics and ardent followers alike. While his first championship in 2021 was marred by controversy following a fiercely contested battle with Lewis Hamilton, any lingering scepticism about his place amongst F1 legends were obliterated by his domination of the 2022 and 2023 seasons. The latter season saw all the records shattered as Verstappen earned 19 victories from a possible 22 races and finishing with over double the points of his nearest rival, teammate Sergio Pérez. 2024 has seen the Dutchman hold off all challengers, despite the increased relative performance of his peers, and it seems only divine intervention will deny him a fourth Championship.
We have a wide variety of models replicating Verstappen's winning RB16B, RB18 and RB19 cars from the previous three seasons, including models at 1:8, 1:18 and 1:12 scale nosecones, as well as steering wheel replicas at full size and 1:4 scale.