{"title":"Formula 1®","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormula 1 is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition, as well as the world’s most popular annual sporting series. It is the highest class of open-wheeled auto racing defined by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), motorsport's world governing body. The \"Formula\" in the name refers to a set of rules to which all participants and cars must conform, whereas the “1” refers to the grade of track on which all races are conducted. Beginning with the 1950 British Grand Prix, Formula 1 has been entertaining millions with its sporting, financial and political battles for over seven decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs of the end of the 2022 season, 772 drivers representing 41 different nationalities have competed at least once for 171 Formula 1 teams. There have been 113 different race winners and 106 polesitters in 1,079 FIA World Championship races over the last 72 years. Thirty-four drivers from fifteen nations have earned a total of 73 Drivers’ Championship titles, whilst fifteen teams from five countries have won the Constructors’ Championship in its 63 seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmalgam Collection’s association with Formula 1 is tied into its existence as a model car manufacturer, after our founder Sandy Copeman approached the Jordan Grand Prix and Williams Formula 1 teams to build models on their behalf. Ferrari came on board in 1998 and Amalgam has since developed strong and lasting relationships with the most important manufacturers and teams across the world of car manufacturing, motorsport and design. With the precious data from these partners, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"two-cols\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Historic Formula 1 Models\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/historic-f1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Historic Formula 1 Models\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/HistoricF1Collection_6ca959f1-c362-4cf3-828a-02d76256d76a_480x480.jpg?v=1668510333\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/HistoricF1Collection_6ca959f1-c362-4cf3-828a-02d76256d76a_480x480.jpg?v=1668510333\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Modern Formula 1 Models\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/modern-f1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Modern Formula 1 Models\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/ModernF1Collection_bbb62c25-e2cb-403c-903a-b79ce3de6287_480x480.jpg?v=1668510341\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/ModernF1Collection_bbb62c25-e2cb-403c-903a-b79ce3de6287_480x480.jpg?v=1668510341\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alfa-romeo-8c-2300-nuvolari","title":"Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 \"Monza\" - 1932 Monaco Grand Prix Winner - Tazio Nuvolari","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 49 cms\/19 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the car as raced to victory by Tazio Nuvolari at the 1932 Monaco Grand Prix on the 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of April 1932\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with removable engine cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 5000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 500 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal CAD designs created after scanning chassis 2111043 in the ownership of Ralph Lauren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeldom has there been a more convincing claimant to the title of the complete car than Vittorio Jano’s masterpiece, the Alfa Romeo 8C. The epitome of the spirit of racing in the glamorous 1930s era, with victories in Grand Prix racing, at Le Mans four years in succession, and in no less than seven editions of the Mille Miglia, its competition credentials are beyond reproach and, yet, only tell part of the 8C story. The chassis, available in both long chassis Lungo and short chassis Corto form, underpinned some of the finest and most elegant touring cars of its day, featuring timeless coachwork from contemporary Carrozzerie including Zagato, Touring, Castagna, and Brianza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis said, it is in its renowned ‘Monza’ form that the 8C is perhaps most admired. In 1931, Alfa Romeo added two additional cylinders to the 6C 1750, creating the 8C 2300, before preparing a stripped down, short-wheelbase version of the chassis—complete with tapered racing tail and full-length side exhaust—to be driven by Tazio Nuvolari and Giuseppe Campari in their home Grand Prix in Monza. A dominant victory in Alfa Romeo’s back yard would lead to the moniker by which it would forever be known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictories followed repeatedly for the Monza, including three consecutive Targa Florio wins (1931-1933), the domination of the 24 Hours of Le Mans for four uninterrupted years (1931-1934) and numerous Grand Prix successes across Europe, parading the fact that the 8C had become practically invincible. The 8C became inescapably linked with the legendary Italian racing driver Tazio Nuvolari who won many competitions behind the wheel, including the 1931 Coppa Ciano, two instances of the Targa Florio (those 1931 and 1932 victories), the 1932 Monaco Grand Prix, the 1933 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 1933 Mille Miglia to add to that prestigious Italian Grand Prix at Monza.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8C enjoyed an excellent power-to-weight ratio and the 1932 variant no doubt benefited from an enlarged 2665cc version of the engine, fed through not one but two superchargers. In 1933, Alfa Romeo retired the Monza from works racing, but a brigade of successful privateers carried the 8C mantle. The supremacy of the 8C meant that it continued to perform well on track well into the middle of the decade and its undoubted character and style made it an icon of the age. It remains one of the most sought-after cars of all time; in 2016, a Monza sold at sold for just short of $12 million.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is of the Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 as raced to victory by Tazio Nuvolari at the 1932 Monaco Grand Prix on the 17\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of April 1932. It was the fourth running of the event, which had already gained international fame, and Alfa Romeo’s first appearance as a works team in Monaco, where they faced the teams from Bugatti and Maserati. Racing for the outfit from Portello, all in red Monzas, were the Italian trio of Nuvolari, Giuseppe Campari and Mario Umberto Borzacchini. There was a fourth car, a white Monza, for the German Rudolf Caracciola, who was not yet part of the official factory team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe entry list was by invitation only and just 17 cars appeared on the grid, after two of the original 19 failed to start. Even though all the cars had been timed throughout practice, the order of the starting grid was still determined by ballot, Nuvolari being handed eleventh on the grid. The Italian started fantastically, passing seven cars within the first five laps, and settling into second position after ten laps. Despite Nuvolari's speed, he set a new fastest time of two minutes and four seconds on lap 12, he was unable to gain ground on the fast-starting Bugatti of Louis Chiron. The leading trio, including the Bugatti of Achille Varzi only five seconds behind the Alfa, began to pull away from the rest of the field, the followers matching the front-runner’s pace. After thirty laps, Nuvolari started to apply the pressure and gained ground on the leading Bugatti. Chiron rushed to pass one of the backmarkers and grazed the sandbags on the corner at the Quai de Plaisance, propelling the car into the air and turning it over, throwing Chiron into the road. Fortunately, Chiron was uninjured by the fall from his vehicle, except for some cuts and bruises, and recovered quickly, but this had wrecked Bugatti’s best chance for the win and handed the lead over to Alfa Romeo. It was a lead Nuvolari would not relinquish. Caracciola followed behind in the privateer Alfa Romeo, for the last forty laps, slowly closing the distance lap by lap, but declined to win when presented with the opportunity to overtake, as Nuvolari had almost dealt with the challenge of Bugatti singlehandedly and was now suffering from interruptions to his fuel supply. The duo crossed the line just 2.8 seconds apart. From the 17 cars at the start only ten finished after three and a half hours of racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Alfa Romeo 2300 8C is limited to only 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer a tailor-made service, customising your 1:8 scale model to perfectly match the specification of a real car, enhancing the already stunning features of the limited edition model. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\" title=\"Bespoke Models at Amalgam Collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Limited Edition","offer_id":40249547456594,"sku":"M5544-NUV","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF3809.jpg?v=1701695491"},{"product_id":"bugatti-type-35","title":"BUGATTI  Type 35T - 1926 Targa Florio Winner - Patinated","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuite simply the most successful racing Bugatti of all time, the Bugatti Type 35 took the Grand Prix World Championship in 1926 after winning 351 races and setting 47 records in 1924 and 1925. The 35 proved to be particularly handy at the Targa Florio, winning the Sicilian race for five consecutive years from 1925 to 1929. The Type 35 was still so relevant in 1929 that William Grover-Williams drove one to victory in the first Monaco Grand Prix to be repeated in 1930 by Rene Dreyfus. This model is of Bartolomeo ‘Meo’ Costantini’s victorious stead as raced at the seventieth running of the Targa Florio in 1926, where Bugatti dominated with a 1-2-3 victory. A close friend of Ettore Bugatti, Costantini retired from racing at the end of 1926 and took over as full time racing team manager from Ettore himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis perfect scale model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings.The use of original CAD and supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, the prototype model has undergone detailed scrutiny by the manufacturer’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bugatti Type 35T is limited to only 99 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249550995538,"sku":"M5740","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/BugattiType351-8scaleWebEdits_0000_Mainwebimage.jpg?v=1775648961"},{"product_id":"bugatti-type-59-wimille","title":"BUGATTI Type 59 - 1935 Belgian Grand Prix - Wimille","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 15 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 52 cms\/20 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the car as raced by Jean-Pierre Wimille in the Belgian Grand Prix on the 14th of July 1935 at Spa-Francorchamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete with removable engine cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 5000 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 500 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal CAD designs created after scanning chassis 59122 in the ownership of Ralph Lauren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchive imagery and paint codes supplied by Bugatti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rmg0M5hP6ag\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate expression of the Bugatti Grand Prix car, the Type 59 was a testament to Ettore and Jean Bugatti’s extraordinarily creative engineering talents. In an era when the art of race car design was arguably superseded by the science, the Type 59 remained competitive despite its continued use of ‘old-fashioned’ mechanics. Though often defeated by its more modern government-funded rivals, its long, low and slender bodywork, have earned it a very special place in Grand Prix history. The Type 59 remains Bugatti’s last successful Grand Prix racer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 59 is generally regarded as an artistic masterpiece: it still retained the heritage from the iconic and all-conquering Type 35, which Ettore Bugatti had designed a decade earlier, but in extending the wheelbase of the new chassis frame, he created a beautiful Grand Prix car with perfect proportions. Under the all-aluminium bodywork lived its straight-eight engine. The power unit was a new development, led by Ettore’s eldest son Jean, not only to power the Type 59 race car but the upcoming Type 57 grand tourer. In Grand Prix specification, it was fitted with twin camshafts, dry sump lubrication and a lightened crankshaft. At its debut the engine displaced 2.8 litres, which was soon supercharged to just under 3.3 litres, and a separate four-speed gearbox was fitted roughly midway between the engine and rear differential for optimal weight distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 59’s steel ladder frame chassis was nearly identical to that of its predecessor, the Type 54. Unusually the front and rear axles were constructed from two halves treaded together in the middle, adding some flexibility to the traditional solid axles. Ettore Bugatti favoured the two-seater Grand Prix concept, and the Type 59 was no exception, the driver was offset to right of the car’s centre, and his famed eye for design to exquisite detailing such as the superbly engineered piano-wire spoke wheels. This particular addition was supported by strong mechanics: an aluminium back-plate dealt with the torque from the drive and the braking, whilst the spokes themselves only supported radial loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengthy delays meant that the Type 59 did not debut until late in the 1933 season and the car required modification to compete under the new ’750 kg’ regulations that would come into effect in 1934. The Bugatti was not particularly successful on the track but, although its rivals Auto Union, Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo had made significant innovations with independent suspension and hydraulic brakes, the Type 59 remained competitive, despite its continued use of solid axles and cable operated drum brakes. It won a single major Grand Prix, at Spa in 1934 and, even then, there were many mitigating factors. Bugatti’s German rivals Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union withdrew from the race beforehand (rumoured to be due to issues with Belgian customs authorities at the border) and issues plagued the other competitors, meaning only seven entries started the race, three of which were Type 59s. Bugatti’s remaining major adversary, Alfa Romeo flew into a commanding lead, before both of their entries retired, one due to a crash and the other as the result of a broken oil pipe, leaving the route clear for René Dreyfus and Antonio Brivio to claim a fantastic 1-2 victory for the French marque. The Type 59 did see some more success in minor Grand Prix though: Jean-Pierre Wimille claimed victories at Algiers in 1934 and Deauville in 1936 whilst, in 1935, Robert Benoist won in Picardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Type 59s are prized collector items and have estimated values in excess of £10 million. Just seven cars were built in Grand Prix configuration, of which four raced for the Bugatti works team and all have survived to this day. Current owners include Ralph Lauren and the industrial designer Marc Newson. One former Grand Prix chassis, converted to a sports car configuration back in the 1930s, sold at auction for £9.5 million in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is based on the car as raced by Jean-Pierre Wimille in the Belgian Grand Prix on the 14th of July 1935 at Spa-Francorchamps. Wimille qualified fourth and made a fantastic start flying into second position on the opening lap, but the French hope for victory suffered an early retirement after just seven laps due to engine issues. To create the Type 59, we used our supremely accurate digital scanning on chassis 59122, kindly allowed by its current owner Ralph Lauren, and, with the cooperation of Bugatti, developed this stunningly detailed and precise replica at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bugatti Type 59 – 1935 Belgian Grand Prix is limited to just 15 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249551159378,"sku":"M5543-WIM","price":19995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/BugattiType59WimilleBelgainGPWebedits_0000_DSCF4387.jpg?v=1775660081"},{"product_id":"ferrari-312t2","title":"Ferrari 312 T2 (1976) - Niki Lauda","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe second iteration of the hugely successful 312 T chassis, the 312 T2 was Scuderia Ferrari’s entry for the majority of the 1976 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season. Piloted by reigning World Champion Niki Lauda, Swiss racer Clay Regazzoni and for a single race at the Italian Grand Prix, Argentine Carlos Reutemann, the 312 T2 played a large role in one of the most legendary duels in Formula 1 history: Lauda versus James Hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to changes to the aerodynamic rules for the 1976 season, the T2 was practically a brand-new car. Periscope air intakes were banned, limiting the overall height of the car. This meant that new ducts had to be designed, running from the front part of the cockpit to channel air to the two rows of carburettors over the cylinder heads. Other lower ducts sent cooling air to the radiators. The previous year’s suspension was recycled, but the car was now lighter thanks to a new chassis structure, despite a 42mm longer wheelbase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 312 T2 replaced its predecessor after three races of the season, all of which Ferrari had won, at the 1976 Spanish Grand Prix. Its debut race saw Lauda beaten by title rival James Hunt, though Hunt was then disqualified in post-race scrutineering. Order was restored two weeks later in Belgium, as a Lauda and Regazzoni took a dominant 1-2 success after qualifying the fastest. Lauda continued his form in Monaco, scoring another pole position and taking victory, whilst Regazzoni crashed out from third after hitting a patch of oil laid down by Hunt’s retired McLaren-Ford. Going into the next race in Sweden, Lauda had already scored more than three times the points of his teammate, who sat second in the Championships standings. Lauda would go on to claim third in Anderstorp, whilst Regazzoni took the final points place in sixth. Ferrari’s worst performance of the season came at race eight in France, both cars retiring due to faults with the usually reliable power units. The team bounced back into contention at the British Grand Prix, after a chaotic start. Regazzoni was quick off the line and, in his attempt to take the race lead from Lauda, made contact with his teammate, breaking the rear wheel on the Austrian’s car and causing damage to Hunt and Jacques Laffite behind. The race was red flagged with debris all over the track. After the restart, Hunt would eventually overtake Lauda for the win after the Ferrari driver suffered gearbox issues halfway through the race. The most infamous event of the season, race ten came at the Nürburgring. After a poor start and an early pit stop for slick tyres in the drying conditions, Lauda was pushing hard to make up for lost time. Just after the fast left kink before the Bergwerk right hand curve, his car snapped to the right and spun through the fencing into an earth bank, bouncing back onto the track enveloped in flames. The three drivers immediately following Lauda, Guy Edwards, Harald Ertl and Brett Lunger (the latter two also crashed into Lauda’s stricken car), stopped to help free the Austrian from the blazing wreck. Lauda had suffered serious burns and was rushed by helicopter to the Bundeswehr hospital in Koblenz before being flown to Germany’s most sophisticated burn ward, where he fought for his life for the next few days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemarkably, just six weeks later, Lauda returned at the Italian Grand Prix. In the meantime, Hunt had gained ground in the Drivers’ Championship, reducing Lauda’s lead to two, thanks to a points finish in Austria and victory in the Netherlands. Hunt was also reinstated as the Spanish Grand Prix winner on McLaren’s appeal, with Ferrari boycotting the Austrian Grand Prix in response to this. Regazzoni had scored a second place behind Hunt in the Netherlands, his six points being the difference between Ferrari and McLaren-Ford in the Constructors’ Championship. Lauda’s reappearance was such a surprise that Ferrari would race three cars at Monza, as Lauda’s now redundant replacement Carlos Reutemann also entered. Lauda would score points in fourth position, with Regazzoni second again, whilst Hunt would fail to finish, spinning into the gravel trap on lap 12. Hunt proved the victor in the next race in Canada, though gained no points overall after eventually being disqualified from the British Grand Prix for illegal assistance by his pit crew; the FIA overturning the original decision and giving the victory to Lauda after an appeal by Ferrari. Lauda failed to score in Canada and yet left Ontario with an extended advantage of eight points. Regazzoni finished sixth gaining the team another point, extending the Scuderia’s advantage in the Constructors’ title to sixteen points. The penultimate race, the United States Grand Prix East, saw Hunt take victory after an intense battle with Tyrrell-Ford’s Jody Scheckter. Lauda struggled, suffering with oversteer on hard tires in the cold, but still claimed the final podium position after starting fifth. Lauda’s points secured the Manufacturer’s Championship for Ferrari with one race to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat concluding race was at the Fuji Speedway in Japan. Lauda had a three-point advantage heading into the final weekend. In qualifying, Hunt took second, missing pole by 0.03 seconds, but Lauda was right behind in third. Race day came, and the rain was torrential, the track full of water as a result, with fog hanging in the air. The organisers decided the race would still run, despite vocal disagreement from a number of drivers. Hunt started well, taking the lead into the first corner. At the end of the second lap came the first twist, Lauda pulling into the pits to withdraw, saying that the conditions were too dangerous. This left his title hopes firmly in the hands of Hunt, who seemed set for an easy win. However, with the track drying, he began losing positions due to the worn tyres on his McLaren. A front left tyre blow-out late in the race looked as if it had handed the advantage back to Lauda, as Hunt limped back to the pits. He returned to the track in fifth, with two laps left but on fresh rubber, requiring fourth place to secure his maiden title. He passed the Surtees of Alan Jones and Regazzoni to finish in third position, taking the title away from Lauda at the very last by just a single point. Undeterred, Lauda would go on to win the 1977 Drivers Championship in the Ferrari 312 T2B, an up-rated version of the 312 T2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the Ferrari 312 T2 earned three wins, six further podiums, three pole positions and five fastest laps in twelve races, helping Ferrari win the International Cup for Formula 1 Manufacturers in 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari 312 T2 has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Ferrari regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation. Every Amalgam 1:8 scale model is supplied in a luxury black presentation box and mounted on a carbon fibre or leather base protected by a clear acrylic dust cover. The model title, original branding and edition number are displayed on polished stainless steel plaques mounted at the front end of the base.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ferrari 312 T2 is limited to just 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Niki Lauda","offer_id":40249557647442,"sku":"M5715","price":18495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF7808.jpg?v=1706008804"},{"product_id":"ferrari-f1-90-641-2","title":"Ferrari F1-90 (641\/2)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConsidered one of the most beautiful Formula 1 cars of all time, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eF1-90 (also known as the 641) was Ferrari’s entry for the 1990 FIA Formula 1 World Championship® season. \u003c\/span\u003eAn evolution of the previous year’s F1-89 (640), the 641 is officially a work of art: it is the only racing car to be part of the Museum of Modern Art in New York’s permanent collection. Driven by Nigel Mansell and newly signed reigning World Champion Alain Prost, the F1-90 came close to landing Ferrari their first Championship title for seven years and played a key role in the year’s bitter Prost\/Ferrari-Senna\/McLaren rivalry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F1-90 was originally the brainchild of Englishman John Barnard, whom Enzo Ferrari was so keen to employ from arch-rivals McLaren that the Scuderia agreed to let him set up the Ferrari Guildford Technical Office, rather than move to Maranello in 1987. However, Barnard quit Ferrari after the 1989 season, so the F1-90 was overseen by another former McLaren designer Steve Nichols as well as Argentinean Chief Designer Enrique Scalabroni. The general lines of the car remained largely unchanged apart from a few subtle modifications to the flanks. However, the engine’s cooling and “breathing” systems were improved, and it had also been attached to a new, more efficient version of revolutionary sequential semi-automatic paddleshift gearbox of the F1-89. A new shorter version of the racing engine also debuted at Imola and proved significantly more powerful. A larger fuel tank also made up for the fact that it was thirstier than the previous version. The F1-90 was powered by a 3.5 litre 680 bhp V12 engine, which was only just short of the 690 bhp offered by the McLaren-Honda V10 power units of their closest rivals. It was not quite as flexible or as good at delivering power out of slow corners as the Honda nor the Williams-Renault V10 or the Ford-Cosworth HB V8 used by Benetton. Despite its heavier engine, the 641 was among the best handling cars on the grid; Prost would later declare it the best car of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProst worked wonders with the F1-90, winning in Brazil, and taking back-to-back wins in Mexico, France, and again at Silverstone. Mansell, meanwhile, took a podium in Canada and completed the 1-2 in Mexico, before finally scoring his sole victory that season in Portugal. Prost was triumphant again a week later in Spain, after an impressive trio of podiums in Belgium, Italy and Portugal. Six wins was enough to comfortably give Ferrari second place in the Constructor’s Championship, while Prost finished seven points adrift of Ayrton Senna in the Drivers’ title; the battle came to an abrupt end at the penultimate race in Suzuka, when both the Brazilian and French driver ended up off the track just after the start. Prost’s French victory was particularly significant as it was also Ferrari’s 100th Formula 1 win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the Ferrari F1-90 won six of the 16 races it competed in, as well as eight further podiums, earning three pole positions, five fastest laps and 110 points for the Scuderia, claiming them second place in the Constructors’ Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ferrari F1-90 is limited to 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Nigel Mansell","offer_id":40337035296850,"sku":"M5873-SC2","price":10995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Alain Prost","offer_id":40337035264082,"sku":"M5873-SC1","price":10995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/Ferrari_F1-90_641-2_-_M5873-00001.jpg?v=1601651644"},{"product_id":"ferrari-f2004-steering-wheel","title":"Ferrari F2004 (2004) Steering Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ferrari F2004 is one of the most dominant cars in Formula One history. During an era in which the Maranello-based team was domineering the sport, the F2004 won no less than fifteen Formula One races during the 2004 season, and allowed Michael Schumacher to win a record-breaking seventh world championship. Second position in the championship was claimed by teammate Rubens Barrichello, allowing for a 1-2 finish. To this day, the F2004 still holds the lap record at seven Formula One circuits, including five tracks still used in the sport at the current time.*The F2004 was to be the end of a hugely successful period in Ferrari’s history, having won consecutively since 1999, with 2005 seeing Fernando Alonso and Renault take the crown. Autosport Editor-in-Chief Andrew van de Burgt wrote ‘The Ferrari F2004 is one of the most iconic Formula 1 cars in the sport's history. It was the car with which Michael Schumacher won his record-breaking seventh title and is a beautiful machine with an exceptional history.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine model is a 1:1 scale collector’s replica of the Ferrari F2004 steering wheel from the 2004 season with working buttons, switches and paddles as piloted by Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barichello. The F2004 gave the team it's 6th straight Constructors' Championship and 5th straight Drivers' Championship for Michael Schumacher. A F2004M also contested the first two races of the 2005 season. This replica has been hand-crafted utilising the original CAD data supplied directly by Ferrari GES and has undergone strict scrutiny by both the design and engineering teams to ensure complete accuracy in both weight and look and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249560203346,"sku":"M0809","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSC6053.jpg?v=1622730492"},{"product_id":"ferrari-f2004-san-marino-gp","title":"Ferrari F2004 - 2004 San Marino Grand Prix","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 99 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced to victory by Michael Schumacher in the Gran Premio Foster’s di San Marino 2004 at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on the 25th of April 2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 56 cms\/22 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 2500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 250 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by Scuderia Ferrari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven in a history as extensive, illustrious and successful as Scuderia Ferrari’s, there are few more dominant cars than their 2004 FIA Formula 1 World Championship competitor, the F2004. The phenomenal Ferrari F2004 emerged victorious from fifteen of the eighteen races, making it one the most dominant machines to have ever competed in the sport. The F2004 was to be the culmination of the remarkable Ross Brawn, Rory Byrne and Michael Schumacher ‘golden era’, after a hugely successful period where Ferrari earned six successive Constructors’ titles and five uninterrupted Drivers’ Championships in six years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F2004’s total of fifteen victories has since been bettered only by the hybrid-era domination of Mercedes, racing in longer seasons. Thirteen of those victories were in the hands of German Michael Schumacher, the other two with Brazilian Rubens Barrichello. The duo, in their fourth straight season as teammates, also achieved a further fourteen second or third placed finishes (two for Schumacher, twelve for Barrichello), with at least one of the drivers making an appearance on the podium at every single race. Its extraordinary reliability was second to none; the team only recorded two retirements, and both were due to collisions rather than mechanical mishaps. The F2004 earned twelve pole positions and fourteen fastest laps, simply blowing the competition away. In fact, it was Ferrari's domination which led to rule changes for 2005, which did help to end the Italian’s successful run, but the modified F2004M chassis was still good enough to finish on the podium in the Australian GP season opener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2004 season saw the pinnacle of Ferrari’s ‘Golden Era’ with several records set: Ferrari clinched a sixth consecutive Constructors’ Championship, their fourteenth title overall, whilst Schumacher won his fifth consecutive Drivers’ Championship, his record-extending seventh overall. Schumacher extended his record for most wins in a season with thirteen, and set a new one for 10 fastest laps in a single season (many of which stood for nearly fifteen years), whilst his seven consecutive wins equalled Alberto Ascari’s streak for Ferrari in 1952 and 1953. Schumacher’s pole position at Suzuka was his eighth at the Japanese Grand Prix, equalling Ayrton Senna’s record for most pole positions at the same Grand Prix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari F2004 is precisely as raced to victory by Michael Schumacher in the Gran Premio Foster’s di San Marino 2004 at Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari on the 25th of April 2004. The fourth round of the 2004 season came on the heels of three straight pole positions and victories for Michael Schumacher. Qualifying at Imola saw a surprise however, as BAR-Honda’s Jenson Button took top spot ahead of the German. At the race start, both made clean starts with Schumacher slotting in behind for most of the first lap, until Williams-BMW’s Juan Pablo Montoya attempted to pass around the outside of the Tosa corner. Schumacher squeezed Montoya onto the grass, forcing the pair to touch wheels as they exited the corner. That fighting allowed Button to build a small lead on the opening lap, although that gap would quickly close. When he dived into the pits for his first stop on lap nine, Schumacher was freed and, two lap records and a pit stop later, the race was effectively over, the German establishing a demoralising lead well ahead of Button. Indeed, the entire fight for the victory was over from that moment, Schumacher cruising to the finish line to continue his perfect start to the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been hand-crafted utilising the original CAD data supplied directly by Scuderia Ferrari and has undergone strict scrutiny by both the design and engineering teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the images do not contain tobacco sponsor graphics due to licensing restrictions agreed with the manufacturer. The logos can be featured on the physical model. Please\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"mailto:sales@amalgam.com\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003econtact our sales team\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto see fully detailed photos of the Ferrari F2004.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ferrari F2004 - 2004 San Marino Grand Prix Winner is limited to just 99 pieces at 1:8 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249560236114,"sku":"M5353","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/Ferari_F2004_San_Marino_-_M5353-00007_fff509ef-2f48-4600-b3f2-0f470a8ee36b.jpg?v=1601651922"},{"product_id":"ferrari-f2007-steering-wheel","title":"Ferrari F2007 (2007) Steering Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe car that powered Kimi Räikkönen and Scuderia Ferrari to double 2007 FIA Formula One World Championship glory, the F2007 was a contender in one of the most exciting seasons in Formula 1 history. An evolution of the 248 F1, a car that itself came perilously close to both titles after a season-long battle with Renault, the F2007 took the Drivers’ Championship contest to the final race of the season against the equally competitive McLaren team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2007 season was a significant year for the Scuderia; the main figures of Ferrari’s ‘golden era’ departed: seven team world champion Michael Schumacher retired, team principal Jean Todt switched to a less forward-facing role and chief engineer Ross Brawn took a sabbatical. The trio were replaced by Räikkönen (who would partner Brazilian Felipe Massa in his second season at Ferrari), Stefano Domenicali and Aldo Costa respectively, and faced a tough task to improve on the previous season’s results. The 248 F1 had secured nine victories from eighteen races but narrowly lost out to Fernando Alonso and Renault in the Championships standings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuch of the work over the winter break focused on a revised front suspension, which saw Ferrari move from a single- to twin-keel arrangements for the lower wishbones. The rear suspension remained like that on the 248 F1, but Ferrari planned a significant development programme that was to be based on their learnings of the 2007 tyres. The F2007’s wheelbase was lengthened in the section between the cockpit and front suspension and featured re-sculpted side-pods and all-new front and rear wings to further maximise the aerodynamic potential and engine cooling. The rear of the car was much narrower, allowing for a more sculpted and compact gearbox housing. The gearbox itself was fitted with an innovative quick-shift system. The Tipo 056 engine received some revisions in order to comply with the 19,000 rpm rev limit imposed for the 2007 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRäikkönen immediately exhibited why Ferrari signed him to replace Schumacher, taking pole position and taking the victory, setting the fastest lap in the process. He became the fourth Ferrari driver in history to win on his debut. His teammate Massa would only manage sixth in the season opener but would go on to take pole in the next race in Malaysia. Unable to recover from a poor start, the Brazilian finished fifth, but his Finnish teammate claimed the final podium spot as McLaren established their title credentials with a 1-2 victory of their own, Fernando Alonso leading home rookie Lewis Hamilton. Massa led the entire field to victory from pole in the subsequent races in Bahrain and Spain, though Räikkönen retired from the latter with electrical issues after claiming another podium in Bahrain. The next three rounds were difficult for the Italian team as McLaren dominated, though Massa claimed three podium positions and Räikkönen continued to consistently finish in the points. Heading into July, Ferrari were trailing by 35 points in the standings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRäikkönen and Massa bounced back in style at the French Grand Prix, taking a 1–2 victory after Massa set the fastest time in qualifying. The Finn continued this momentum into the British Grand Prix, winning from second on the grid, whilst Massa came home in fifth. Raikkonen claimed a strong pole position in the next race at the European Grand Prix but retired on lap 34 after hydraulics problems. Massa secured second position after a chaotic race. Räikkönen continued his fine form, earning successive second place finishes at the Hungarian and Turkish Grand Prix, the latter as part of a second 1-2, Massa this time leading the Ferrari pair across the line. With five races to go, Ferrari and its driver duo had closed the gap in both Championships, but it would require a strong finish to contend with McLaren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat said, round thirteen was a disaster for the Italian marque, beaten by a dominant McLaren in their own backyard, leaving their drivers and Constructors’ hopes increasingly unlikely, though still a mathematical possibility. However, whilst Massa fell out of the title chase despite three podiums in the final few races, Räikkönen was galvanised, hitting his best form of the season. A victory in Belgium, leading Massa to Ferrari’s third 1-2 of the season, closed the gap, and a third place in Japan kept him in contention. Another victory ahead of Alonso at the penultimate race in China took advantage of a huge error by Hamilton that saw him retire after beaching his car in the gravel at the pit entrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finale in Brazil marked the first time since 1986 that three drivers had a chance of becoming World Champion in the final race of the season. Räikkönen trailed Alonso by three points in the standings, who himself was a further four points behind the leader Hamilton. The Finn would proceed to win the race from third, overtaking his teammate, who started on pole, for the victory. Alonso could manage no better than fourth whilst Hamilton, who would have secured the title with a fifth position, only finished seventh after suffering gearbox issues at the start of the race. For the first time since Giuseppe Farina in the inaugural Formula 1 season in 1950, the man who stood in third before the final race went on to win the Championship. Raikkonen was crowned World Champion, just a single point ahead Hamilton and Alonso. With a combined nine wins, the F2007 also secured the Constructors' trophy for Ferrari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the Ferrari F2007 earned nine wins, thirteen further podiums, nine pole positions and twelve fastest laps in just seventeen races, scoring 204 points and securing Ferrari both the World Drivers’ and World Constructors’ Championships. Ferrari’s points haul would have just seen them take the Constructors’ title, even with McLaren’s disqualification after the Spygate scandal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is full size collector’s replica of the Ferrari F2007 steering wheel with working buttons, switches and paddles as piloted by Kimi Räikkönen to the Driver's World Championship. Together with his teammate Felipe Massa, they also secured the 2007 Constructor's World Championship. This replica has been hand-crafted utilising the original CAD data supplied directly by Ferrari GES and has undergone strict scrutiny by both the design and engineering teams to ensure complete accuracy in both weight and look and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249560268882,"sku":"M5152","price":6995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSC2128-Edit.jpg?v=1623409688"},{"product_id":"ferrari-f2008-steering-wheel","title":"Ferrari F2008 Steering Wheel (2008)","description":"\u003cp\u003eScuderia Ferrari’s competitor for the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season, the F2008 aimed to replicate the team’s Championship-winning double of the previous season. Piloted by 2007 Drivers’ Champion Kimi Räikkönen and Brazilian racer Felipe Massa, the car was the fifty-fourth single-seater built by the Italian team specifically for Formula 1. The design, codenamed internally as the 659, represented the Scuderia's interpretation of the 2008 regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA major new element was the introduction of a new electronic system to be used by all teams, known as SECU (Standard Electronic Control Unit), produced by McLaren Electronic Systems. It consisted of a single control unit and a software system, the development of which ends as the season begins. As a result of the rules concerning safety, gearbox and materials, as well as the learnings of its 2007 season predecessor, there was an increase in the overall weight of the car over the previous F2007. All of the F2008’s aerodynamic surfaces were completely revised, whilst the monocoque was further cut away under the driver's legs and the side pods and engine cover are more tapered. The suspension system was reworked and developed around the new aerodynamics. The wheelbase and weight distribution were adapted to maximise performance from the Bridgestone tyres. The braking system was updated with new callipers and innovative concepts regarding cooling. The basic structure of the 056 engine remained unchanged, though its auxiliary systems, air and fuel intakes were further developed. Changes to the technical and sporting regulations in terms of electronics led to the removal of a host of driver aids, such as traction control, engine braking and the electronically assisted starting system. Ferrari’s technical partners contributed to the design and development stages of the entire car: Shell with the lubricants for the gearbox, the Fiat Research Centre in providing simulation systems; and Brembo for its work in developing the braking system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F2008 suffered a poor start at the opening Grand Prix in Australia, with Massa retiring after 26 laps because of a collision with the Red Bull of David Coulthard. Räikkönen’s suffered engine failure five laps from the end, but still scored a point as only six cars made the chequered flag. At the next race in Malaysia, the duo both qualified on the front row and controlled the race flawlessly, until Massa spun off the track at the halfway stage. Räikkönen endured and took the victory. The following three races saw the Ferrari hit its stride, with two consecutive 1-2 victories – Massa in Bahrain, Räikkönen in Spain – and a 1-3 finish led by Massa at the Turkish Grand Prix. The team emerged disappointed from the subsequent race in Monaco after a strong qualifying performance saw the Ferraris on the front row. Mistakes from both drivers saw Massa fall to third, whilst Räikkönen finished outside the points entirely in ninth. At the Canadian Grand Prix, Massa managed to secure a fifth placed finish after technical problems forced a second pit stop, whilst Räikkönen retired after being crashed into the pit lane by Lewis Hamilton. Race eight of the season had the Ferraris once again in the ascendancy, converting a front row lockout into a third 1-2 victory of the season, despite Räikkönen suffering from a broken exhaust pipe. The team continued scoring points in the following three races before the summer recess, each driver claiming a podium each, but two victories for McLaren and strong points for BMW-Sauber saw both teams closing the gap. The Ferrari duo trailed Hamilton in the Drivers’ Championship but were both within eight points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRejuvenated after the summer recess, Massa claimed back-to-back victories in Spain and Belgium and outscored Hamilton at the team’s home race at Monza, reducing lead at the top to one point with five races remaining. Räikkönen hit a bad patch, earning no points in the first four races after the recess after crashes in Spain and Singapore and poor reliability elsewhere. He would recover to claim three third place podium finishes in the final three races, points that proved crucial to Ferrari’s title challenge. Massa failed to scored points in Singapore after a mistake in the pit stop, losing ground on his title rival, though the tables turned at the next race in Japan as Massa finished seventh, despite a penalty for causing a collision with Hamilton. Massa scored second place in the penultimate race in China though Hamilton won the race, further extending his Championship lead. Going into the climax in Brazil, Hamilton led by seven points, whilst Ferrari also headed McLaren-Mercedes by eleven points. Buoyed by his home support in changeable wet\/dry conditions, Massa earned himself pole position and controlled the race flawlessly, taking a controlled victory thirteen seconds ahead of Fernando Alonso’s Renault. As he crossed reached the chequered flag, Massa was leading the Championship, as Hamilton was only sixth, battling the Toro Rosso of Sebastian Vettel for the crucial point needed. However, Vettel and Hamilton passed Timo Glock in the final corners, the Toyota driver struggling for grip as his dry-weather tyres slid on the wet track, turning joy to disappoint in the Ferrari garage in one of the most dramatic moments in Formula 1 history. Despite this disappointment, Ferrari had sealed the Constructors’ Championship for the second successive season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the F2008 earned eight race wins, eleven further podiums, eight pole positions and thirteen fastest laps, scoring 172 points and winning the World Constructors’ Championship. Felipe Massa finished one point behind eventual World Champion Lewis Hamilton in the Drivers’ Championship, whilst Kimi Räikkönen secured third, placing higher than Robert Kubica thanks to his two race wins. Räikkönen's fastest lap at the Spanish Grand Prix remained the lap record for a decade. As of 2021, the F2008 remains the most recent Ferrari to win a World Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:1 scale model of the Ferrari F2008 Steering Wheel, as used during the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season by Felipe Massa and Kimi Räikkönen, has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Scuderia Ferrari. Each steering wheel has working buttons, switches and paddles and has been crafted and CNC machined from carbon fibre and aluminium, utilising the original CAD data supplied directly by the team. 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Yasuhiro Wada, president of Honda Racing Development, said ‘the 2006 F1 season means a great deal to all of us at Honda as it marks the beginning of a new adventure and confirms an even greater commitment to F1’. 2006 marked a change in the Formula One engine regulations, with the three litre V10 units being replaced with 2.4 V8s; a very different direction in engine design. Honda already held some experience with V8 engines, building these for the Indy Racing League (IRL). Designed by Geoff Willis, the RA106 was slow to make its impact on track until the latter half of the season when performances become more consistent. Driven by Brit Jenson Button and Brazilian Rubens Barrichello, the RA106 scored 86 points guiding Honda into fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a perfect 1:8 scale replica of the Honda RA106 that Jenson Button drove as he claimed the final podium spot in the Malaysian Grand Prix. Button qualified second before going on to secure third position ahead of a McLaren-Mercedes and two Ferraris. It was Honda’s first podium as a competing team in Formula One since 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RA106 It has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Honda regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Malaysian Grand Prix edition of the Jenson Button’s RA106 is limited to only 50 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a tailor-made service, customising your 1:8 scale model to perfectly match the specification of a real car, enhancing the already stunning features of the limited edition model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/bespoke-one-off-models\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover more about our Bespoke Models \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249562660946,"sku":"M5083-SE","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/hero_68ca682e-1c68-4cd4-97a6-50fd56dfae8c.jpg?v=1601652884"},{"product_id":"lotus-49b","title":"Lotus 49B - 1968 Monaco Grand Prix Winner - Hill","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lotus 49 was designed by founder Colin Chapman and Maurice Philippe for racing in the 1967 Formula One season. Powered by the Cosworth DFV engine that powered most of the grid, it was one of the first Formula 1 cars to use a stressed-member drivetrain to reduce weight. Since then, virtually all F1 cars have been built this way. The 49B chassis was introduced during the 1968 season and would continue to be used into the 1970 season, whilst the 49C variant was introduced when its intended replacement, the Lotus 63, was a failure. A serial winner during its four-season lifespan, the 49 won its debut race with Jim Clark at the wheel and would go on to win twelve races, gain nine further podiums and win two Drivers' and Constructors' Championships for Team Lotus, before it was replaced by the Lotus 72.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a 1:8 scale recreation of the Lotus 49B as raced to victory by Graham Hill in the 1968 Monaco Grand Prix. Hill qualified on pole and survived an incident-packed race that saw only five cars reach the chequered flag, before he cemented his reputation as \"Mr. Monaco\" by taking his fourth win in the principality. Hill would go on to win his second World Championship whilst Lotus would win their third Constructors’ Title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Lotus regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams at Classic Team Lotus to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lotus 49B is limited to only 99 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249564692562,"sku":"M5443","price":18495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF0123.jpg?v=1643738639"},{"product_id":"lotus-type-79-andretti","title":"Lotus 79 - 1978 Dutch Grand Prix Winner - Andretti","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeaded by founder Colin Chapman, the 79 was designed by the team at Lotus for the 1978 season. It was the first car to take full advantage of the ‘ground effects’ aerodynamics as pioneered in its immediate predecessor, the Lotus 78. The 79 is thought to have been the first F1 car designed using computer aids and the first to be analysed by pit computers on race weekends. It is also credited with pushing Formula 1 into the aerodynamics era, an influence still clearly seen today. Powered by a Ford Cosworth DFV engine that was housed at the rear of the car, the 79, also known as the John Player Special Mark IV or ‘Black Beauty’, was hailed for its stunning good looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive chassis were built during its two-season lifespan, though 1978 remains the 78’s critical year, as it, driven by Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson, powered to a Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship double. The Lotus 79 claimed six race wins, eight more podiums, ten pole positions and five fastest laps during its 26-race existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1:8 scale recreation of the Lotus 79 as raced to victory by Mario Andretti at the 1978 Dutch Grand Prix. Andretti qualified on pole, just ahead of his teammate Peterson. A relatively uneventful race belied stunning drives from the Lotus teammates and Andretti headed the podium by a tiny margin of 0.32 seconds. Andretti would go on to the win Drivers’ Championship after a dominant year in which the competition could not keep up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Lotus regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both Lotus's engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lotus 79 is limited to only 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lotus 79 is also available as driven by teammate and runner-up Ronnie Peterson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/products\/lotus-79-1978-dutch-gp-peterson\" title=\"Link to Ronnie Peterson's Lotus 79\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover Ronnie Peterson's Lotus 79 \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Mario Andretti","offer_id":40249564725330,"sku":"M5233","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSC1940_19613410-68c1-4b7b-beb6-e621a8ec89de.jpg?v=1762269328"},{"product_id":"lotus-97t-estoril-1985","title":"Lotus 97T - 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix Winner - Senna","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 97T was Team Lotus’ representative in the 1985 Formula One season. Designed by French engineer Gérard Ducarouge, the 97T was a development of the previous year’s 95T, using elements from the abandoned 96T IndyCar project. Driven by Italian Elio de Angelis and rising star Ayrton Senna, the 97T proved competitive, taking three wins, six further podiums, eight pole positions and three fastest laps as well as collecting 71 Championship points. It is generally agreed that the Lotus 97T had the best chassis of any car that competed during that season, with the best braking and turning capabilities, meaning it peaked at slow and tight circuits like Monaco, Montreal, Detroit and Adelaide. However, while fast, it was unreliable mechanically, particularly with its Renault engine. Out of its ten retirements that year, seven were mechanical. It is considered that Senna lost a chance to compete for the 1985 Drivers’ Championship because of the reliability issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLotus finished fourth in the Constructors' Championship, albeit tied on points with Williams, who finished in third place owing to their greater number of race victories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perfect 1:8 scale recreation of the Lotus 97T is as raced by Ayrton Senna at the 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix. Senna qualified on pole half a second in front of favourite Alain Prost in his McLaren. The weather for the race was abysmal, described “survival of the fittest” by Renault driver Patrick Tambay, but rising star Senna demonstrated his mastery of the wet conditions. He controlled the over two hour long race from the start, lapping all but second place, who was still over a minute behind, and setting the fastest lap as well. This was both Senna’s first pole position and his first victory, feats he would go on the repeat 64 and 40 more times respectively. This win at Estoril birthed the legend of Senna. Race engineer, Steve Hallam, still recognises the importance of that first win: “It felt like the start of something, there’s no doubt about it.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSenna himself knew the significance of his performance that day: ““People later said that my win in the wet at Donington in ’93 was my greatest performance - no way! I had traction control! Ok, I didn’t make any real mistakes, but the car was so much easier to drive. It was a good win, sure, but, compared with Estoril ‘85, it was nothing, really. The champagne for sure had a special taste that day.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Lotus regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both Lotus's engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lotus 97T is limited to only 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Ayrton Senna","offer_id":40249564758098,"sku":"M5161","price":12495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/NOEAGLELOGO-0011-M5161-Lotus97TEstoril1.8Scale-Front3.4-BLURRED.jpg?v=1683018895"},{"product_id":"mclaren-m23d","title":"McLaren M23D - 1976 Japanese Grand Prix","description":"\u003cp\u003eA development of the McLaren M16 Indianapolis 500 car, the McLaren M23 was introduced in its first form as a Formula One contender in 1973 and would remain competitive until McLaren replaced it in 1977. Housing a Ford Cosworth DFV engine, which was prepared by specialist tuning company Nicholson-McLaren Engines, the M23 was capable of around 490 brake horsepower. The 1975 season saw further development for the M23, including the edition of a six-speed gearbox, which was a real novelty in this era of Formula One. Other developments included various bodywork updates, including aerodynamic kick-ups in front of the rear wheels, refreshed nose profiles and extended bodywork in front of the rear wheels that housed the oil coolers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is based on the fourth and final iteration of the M23 used in 1973, the M23D. The car was to be driven by 1974 World Champion Emerson Fittipaldi and German driver Jochen Mass, until Fittipaldi left McLaren and joined his brother's Copersucar-Fittipaldi outfit. The team management signed British racer James Hunt, who had performed well for Hesketh Racing but some doubted whether he could sustain his performances long enough to challenge 1975 champions Ferrari and Niki Lauda. It transpired to be one of the most extraordinarily dramatic and political seasons in Formula One history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLauda continued his Championship winning form in the early races of 1976 and by mid-season was favourite for a second title. James Hunt, however, remained a constant thorn in Ferrari’s side. Suffering with poor reliability, Hunt retired from four of the first six races of the season, though his return from the other two was hugely impressive: a win in Spain and a second place in South Africa. The first controversy of the season came in Spain, where, after ending Ferrari’s run of five straight wins, Hunt was disqualified from first place after his M23D’s tyres were found to be too wide, giving the race to Lauda. McLaren appealed, saying this was due to the expansion of the tyres during the race, and two months later, the decision was overturned and Hunt reinstated. This injustice would only spur Hunt and McLaren on and intensify the media scrutiny of his developing rivalry with Lauda. Reliability improved and Hunt claimed two points in Sweden before claiming victory in the French GP. Further victory would seemingly follow at his home Grand Prix at Brands Hatch, but Hunt was disqualified after driving on an access road whilst returning to the pits following a first lap pile-up. Contentiously, the appeal had come from Ferrari. In the next race at the Nürburgring, Lauda crashed heavily at Bergwerk and his car burst into flames. Severely injured and badly burned, he was given the last rites in hospital. But Lauda staged a miraculous recovery, and although badly scarred, he was racing again within five weeks at the Italian GP. Hunt had closed the gap by the time of Lauda’s return with victories in Germany and the Netherlands. Despite retiring at Monza, Hunt would win in Canada and the USA to set up a grandstand finale to the season, being just three points behind before the last round in Japan. In appallingly wet and dangerous conditions Lauda withdrew, whilst Hunt would claim the final podium place, earning four points and snatching the World Championship of Drivers title at the very last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the M23D earned McLaren six race wins and four further podiums, scoring 74 points and earning a Drivers’ Championship title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the McLaren M23D is based on the car that James Hunt raced to third position at the final race of the 1976 season at the Fuji Speedway in Japan, securing the Drivers’ Championship title. This was no mean feat, particularly given the fact that by this time the M23 was a three-year-old car, up against the might of reigning champions Niki Lauda and Ferrari.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHunt qualified in second, but Lauda was right behind in third, setting up the race perfectly. On race day, in torrential conditions and with the whole world watching, Hunt started well and took the lead. At the end of the second lap, Lauda came into the pits and withdrew, saying that the conditions were too dangerous. At the front, Hunt was leading but was soon challenged by the March of Vittorio Brambilla until the Italian spun out of contention. Hunt began to suffer from tyre wear and was passed by Mario Andretti’s Lotus and Patrick Depailler in a Tyrrell with 11 laps left. Hunt was still in a strong position as this was enough to secure the title but then misfortune struck, as a front-left tyre puncture forced him into the pits. Hunt returned in fifth, with two laps left, requiring fourth place to secure his maiden title. He passed the Surtees of Alan Jones and Lauda’s Ferrari teammate Clay Regazzoni to finish in third position. Even then, Hunt thought he has lost the title in the confusing final laps, only to learn that he had finished third – enough to become the 1976 World Champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and assembled in our workshops using detailed colour and material specifications supplied directly from the McLaren Automotive, and our own CAD data created through digital scanning of an original car. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe McLaren M23D is limited to 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the images do not contain tobacco sponsor graphics due to licensing restrictions agreed with the manufacturer. These logos can be featured on the physical model. 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When discussing the design philosophy of the new car, McLaren’s designers claimed the MP4-22 featured “some advanced engineering concepts” and “novel aerodynamic solutions”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MP4-22 proved to be a lot more competitive than its predecessor. It won in Malaysia, Monaco, Canada, the US, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Japan, and was the most reliable car on the grid, only suffering two retirements – neither of which was mechanical. There wasn’t a single race in which a MP4-22 didn’t make the podium. McLaren scored more points in the first half of the season than in the whole of the previous year. All of these points were in vain, however, after McLaren were expelled from the constructors’ championship for their role in a case involving confidential technical information, referred to as ‘Spygate’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the team were excluded, the drivers were not and, going into the final race of the season in Brazil, Hamilton led Alonso by four points with Ferrari’s Kimi Räikkönen three more points behind. Alonso finished third and Hamilton seventh (after suffering rare gearbox issues), whilst Räikkönen won the race and consequently the drivers’ championship, finishing above Hamilton and Alonso in the standings by a single point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the MP4-22 took victory on eight occasions, finishing on the podium a further 13 times. Hamilton won four races, gained eight more podiums and scored 109 championship points. He recorded nine consecutive podium finishes and six pole positions, more than any other rookie in Formula 1 history. Hamilton also equalled Jacques Villeneuve’s records of the most wins and the highest championship finishing position in a debut season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the McLaren MP4-22 is as raced by Lewis Hamilton at the 2007 European Grand Prix at the Nürburgring. It has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops using detailed colour and material specifications, and original CAD data supplied directly by McLaren Racing. 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And so he was proved, as the McLaren MP4\/4, driven by Frenchman Prost and his newly signed Brazilian teammate Ayrton Senna, went down in the annals of Formula One history as the most dominant Formula 1 car of all time, with a win rate of 93.8%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MP4\/4 won 15 out of 16 races, losing only Monza which many felt was a self-inflicted defeat, after Senna tripped over backmarker Jean-Louis Schlesser’s Williams-Judd in the first chicane. Senna won eight of those races to take his first World Championship, despite having been disqualified in the opener in Brazil. At the same time, winning a scarcely less remarkable seven rounds, Prost found himself just three points adrift of the top slot leaving McLaren’s nearest rival, third placed Gerhard Berger, literally miles behind. By the end of the season McLaren had scored a phenomenal 199 points in the Constructors’ Cup, almost three times the tally of runner-up Ferrari and a record that would stand until 2002. The duo’s qualifying record was equally as strong: Senna started on pole no fewer than 13 times with Prost qualifying first on two of the three other occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high level of optimism at McLaren, following the arrival of its new 1.5 litre Honda RA168E V6 turbo engine and of Ayrton Senna as Prost's partner, was not diluted by rule changes for the 1988 season. These brought in a further reduction in fuel capacity to 150 litres and a mandatory 2.8-bar turbo boost limit, the benefit of both in theory going to McLaren’s normally aspirated rivals, in a move clearly made ahead of the imminent ban on turbo technology which would come into effect for 1989. So swingeing was the fuel capacity rule that many expected 1988 to be a transitional year for the turbo teams rather than a winning one. But for McLaren, at least, it was to be nothing of the sort. With light overall weight, outstanding downforce, highly efficient brakes and suspension, a fabulous V6 and two of the best drivers of all-time behind the steering wheels, there is little doubt that the MP4\/4 was McLaren's, and \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003earguably \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethe best-ever Formula 1 car.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine edition of the McLaren MP4\/4 at 1:8 scale replicates the cars driven by Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost in a gripping battle for the FIA Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship at the Japanese Grand Prix in 1988. Senna qualified on pole 0.3 seconds ahead of his title rival and teammate Prost and a whole 1.5 seconds ahead of the nearest Ferrari in third. Prost made a superb start to and took the lead whilst Senna stalled, who was lucky in the fact that Suzuka had the only sloping grid of the year, allowing him to bump start his car. Knowing he had nothing to lose and everything to gain in this race, and with the Championship in his sights, Senna started his fightback from 14\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e place. His charge saw him gain six positions by the end of the first lap and, by the fourth lap, he was already sitting in fourth position. Lap 14 saw the weather come into contention as rain began to fall, benefitting the Brazilian wet-weather specialist. By lap 24, Senna was hot on the tail of Prost, who was suffering with a malfunctioning gearbox. When the pair came around to lap some backmarkers, as Prost was caught up with Andrea de Cesaris, Senna went past to take the lead and proceeded to set three consecutive fastest laps, setting a new lap record in the process. Despite Senna’s remonstrations to stop the race in the increasingly horrible conditions, the race ran its full distance and Senna finished a whole 13 seconds ahead of Prost, clinching the World Drivers’ Championship. Senna’s win was the first of his three world titles and set a record for total wins in a season, previously held by Jim Clark and Prost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese models have been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of McLaren Racing regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the images above contain blurred sponsor graphics due to licensing restrictions agreed with the manufacturer. The logos are not blurred on the physical model. Please \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"mailto:sales@amalgam.com\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003econtact our sales team\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto see fully detailed photos of the McLaren MP4\/4.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe McLaren MP4\/4 is limited to just 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Ayrton Senna","offer_id":40249565970514,"sku":"M5232-SC1","price":10995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Alain Prost","offer_id":40435876331602,"sku":"M5232-SC2","price":10995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF4784.jpg?v=1727260942"},{"product_id":"mclaren-mp4-6-japan","title":"McLaren MP4\/6 (1991) Japanese Grand Prix","description":"\u003cp\u003ePowered by Honda’s third engine configuration in just four seasons, the MP4\/6 appeared somewhat of a gamble for McLaren before the 1991 season. The new V12 unit was longer, heavier and thirstier than the V10s which powered many of McLaren’s rivals, but it was hoped that the output of around 720 bhp would compensate for it. During engine testing, when using the MP4\/5C chassis, it failed to convince reigning world champion Ayrton Senna who was quick to tell the Japanese engineers what he thought of it in his usual candid terms. The Japanese stuck to their guns however, claiming that Honda engines are made for reliability rather than power. With the benefit of hindsight, they were right. Senna and McLaren made a flying start to the season: four victories in the opening four races, whilst his team-mate Gerhard Berger achieved two podiums. The increased engine weight was being partly offset by the latest development of McLaren’s six-speed gearbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car itself, whilst looking similar to the previous year’s MP4\/5B, was quite different in terms of its aerodynamic profile as designer Neil Oatley and his team had received some valuable input from Henri Durand who had joined from Ferrari in mid-1990. Numerous changes had to be made to the chassis, not least in order to accommodate the longer engine and the enlarged fuel cell needed to satisfy its greater thirst. Even with four centimetres added to its length, the new tub was much stiffer in terms of torsional rigidity and consisted of even fewer basic components than before. There were changes to the suspension too, an aspect of the car which had altered dramatically since the year before, with pushrod-activated coil-spring dampers now mounted on top of the chassis ahead of the cockpit instead of being installed vertically either side of the footwell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSenna’s perfect start had given McLaren a comfortable lead in the constructors’ championship and the margin gained was to prove crucially important as the team's performance began to slip. A double retirement in Montreal gave the team a reality check, whilst their closest rivals Williams-Renault began to gather pace as their V10 power unit’s reliability improved. The increased fuel consumption of the Honda V12 posed challenges of its own. Despite plenty of development on the engine management system, Senna ran out of fuel twice during the season, at Silverstone on the way back to the pits and at Hockenheim on the final lap. After the German Grand Prix, Williams snuck ahead of McLaren, leading the way by one point. Undeterred, Honda continued developing its V12, improving mid-range punch and reducing friction problems with new specs through the season. New linked rocker arms were also employed in a bid to reduce roll, and a cockpit-adjustable ride-height mechanism was also added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Budapest, the MP4\/6 regained its form in the nick of time, as Senna claimed victory with a fine drive, ending a five-race winless streak. At the following race at Spa, despite suffering a gearbox failure, he was victorious once again, leading Berger in a 1-2 finish. However, their rivals responded, commanding the field in both the Portuguese and Spanish races, the last of which saw Senna struggling on the wrong tyres, retaking the lead in the championship. At the penultimate race in Suzuka, Berger scored his sole victory of the season, and his first for McLaren, having been handed victory by Senna in another one-two finish. This left Senna in an unassailable position on 96 points, winning his third and last title, while Berger finished fourth with 43 points. McLaren sealed the championship in the final race of the season, at a torrentially rain-soaked Australian Grand Prix which was forced to conclude after 14 laps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the MP4\/6 scored eight wins, 11 further podiums, 10 pole positions, five fastest laps, and 139 points, earning Senna the Drivers’ Championship and McLaren the Constructors’ Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the McLaren MP4\/6 has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops using detailed colour and material specifications, and original CAD data supplied directly from McLaren Racing. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249566003282,"sku":"M5185","price":10995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/AmalgamMP4-6Japan1-8WhtBackground_8_web.jpg?v=1617979208"},{"product_id":"mercedes-w196-monoposto","title":"Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto - 1955 British Grand Prix","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 196 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth Moss and Fangio versions available as raced at the 1955 British Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 54 cms\/21 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original drawings and archive photographs supplied by Mercedes-Benz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most dominant cars to have ever raced at the pinnacle of motorsport, the Mercedes-Benz W196 drove its competitors to despair during the 1954 and 1955 Formula 1 seasons in which it was entered, capturing the only two World Championships in which it competed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercedes had been absent in Grand Prix racing for twenty years, but a combination of new Formula 1 regulations and a thriving economic turnaround in Germany allowed the Silver Arrows to compete once again. Expectations were high; in the past the Mercedes-Benz racing cars were not only the fastest, but also the most technologically advanced; a showcase of the company's advanced technical capabilities. The W196 did not disappoint. Considering the relatively small displacement of 2.5 litres, the team of engineers, headed by Fritz Nallinger and Rudolf Uhlenhautand, chose a surprising and different format for the long straight eight engine, though this risk soon yielded astonishing results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W196 was the first Formula 1 car to use desmodromic valves to allow the significantly smaller engine to rev higher, as well as the first to use a Bosch-developed fuel injection system, which had already been successfully used on the 300SL racing cars. Adapted from the DB 601 high-performance V12 used on the Messerschmitt Bf 109E fighter, the novel fuel injection system allowed for 257 brake horsepower at the time of its debut, rising to 290 bhp at an impressive 8500 rpm after a year of on-track development. Also carried over from the 300SL was the space-frame chassis, which featured an entirely new approach to chassis building, combining light weight with exceptional rigidity. Sparing no expense, the engineers developed a variety of track specific versions of the W196 with three wheelbases and two interchangeable body styles: the ‘Type Monza’ low-drag streamliner body, designed for high-speed circuits, and the more open-wheel configuration, for the more technical, twisty circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill busy developing the cars, Mercedes missed the first three races of the 1954 season; the belated debut came at the French Grand Prix in Reims, where the streamlined body was immediately right at home. Racing manager Alfred Neubauer hired the – initially reluctant – superstar Juan Manuel Fangio to partner the German duo of Hans Herrmann and Karl Kling, and it was instantly obvious that the German marque’s approach was too much for the Italian and British specialist manufacturers to match. Fangio helped Mercedes to continue a debut-winning tradition by piloting the W196 to a debut victory, a few metres ahead of Kling, whilst Herrmann posted the fastest lap. The open-wheel variant of the W196 debuted two races later in the team’s home Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, after a tougher race at Silverstone. Fangio again was victorious, and would go on to dominate three races in a row, winning at the Swiss and Italian Grands Prix as well. In a relatively poor showing in the final race in Spain, the Argentinian claimed a podium as he finished the season as the World Champion. While Fangio started the season at Alfa Romeo, winning two races with the Italians, his points tally with the W196 alone would have been enough to win him the World Championship title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1955, Fangio was joined by a new team-mate, the up-and-coming Stirling Moss, creating a virtually invincible pairing. The Argentine driver started the season on a high by winning his home Grand Prix in soaring temperatures that exhausted most of his opponents. The W196’s lowest moment followed, as it failed to score a single point at Monaco: all three of the entered cars were hampered by reliability problems. Despite the horrifying 1955 Le Mans disaster shortening the Formula 1 season, the W196 completely dominated the remaining four races, finishing first and second in Belgium (Fangio-Moss), the Netherlands (Fangio-Moss) and Italy (Fangio-Taruffi), whilst at the penultimate race in Great Britain, the Mercedes team took a remarkable 1-2-3-4, Moss claiming his first Grand Prix victory ahead of Fangio, Kling and Piero Taruffi. Needless to say, Fangio was crowned champion again with Moss a distant second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaken by the Le Mans accident, Mercedes-Benz left Grand Prix racing at the end of the season for the third time in their history, retiring their almost invincible car after racing for just one year and two months. Overall, the versatile W196's track record was impressive indeed: nine victories, eight pole positions and nine fastest laps in the twelve Grand Prix races in which it was entered, and, of course, Fangio's world titles in 1954 and 1955. It is widely agreed that the only reason the W196 did not win more titles is that the Manufacturers’ Championship was not introduced until 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is of the Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto as raced during the British Grand Prix at Aintree on the 16\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof July 1955. Sir Stirling Moss led home the W196’s finest hour, a dominating 1-2-3-4 finish, ahead of his Argentine companion, Juan Manuel Fangio. Many, including Moss himself, believed that Fangio allowed his British protégé to claim his debut win in front of his home crowd. This was, however, consistently denied by the newly crowned triple World Champion, who claimed that Moss \"was simply faster that day.\" Due to the curtailing of the Formula 1 season in the wake of the Le Mans disaster, Fangio's points advantage over Moss after the race was sufficient to secure his third World Drivers' Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Mercedes-Benz regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both Mercedes-Benz’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto is limited to just 199 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Sir Stirling Moss","offer_id":40249566462034,"sku":"M5033-MON-SC1","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Juan Manuel Fangio","offer_id":40249566494802,"sku":"M5033-MON-SC2","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSC2214-Edit.jpg?v=1692965432"},{"product_id":"mercedes-w196-streamliner","title":"Mercedes-Benz W196 Streamliner - 1954 French Grand Prix Winner","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 196 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs driven by Juan Manuel Fangio at the 1954 French Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 50 cms\/19 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 400 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original drawings and archive photographs supplied by Mercedes-Benz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most dominant cars to have ever raced at the pinnacle of motorsport, the Mercedes-Benz W196 drove its competitors to despair during the 1954 and 1955 Formula 1 seasons in which it was entered, capturing the only two World Championships in which it competed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercedes had been absent in Grand Prix racing for twenty years, but a combination of new Formula 1 regulations and a thriving economic turnaround in Germany allowed the Silver Arrows to compete once again. Expectations were high; in the past the Mercedes-Benz racing cars were not only the fastest, but also the most technologically advanced; a showcase of the company's advanced technical capabilities. The W196 did not disappoint. Considering the relatively small displacement of 2.5 litres, the team of engineers, headed by Fritz Nallinger and Rudolf Uhlenhautand, chose a surprising and different format for the long straight eight engine, though this risk soon yielded astonishing results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W196 was the first Formula 1 car to use desmodromic valves to allow the significantly smaller engine to rev higher, as well as the first to use a Bosch-developed fuel injection system, which had already been successfully used on the 300SL racing cars. Adapted from the DB 601 high-performance V12 used on the Messerschmitt Bf 109E fighter, the novel fuel injection system allowed for 257 brake horsepower at the time of its debut, rising to 290 bhp at an impressive 8500 rpm after a year of on-track development. Also carried over from the 300SL was the space-frame chassis, which featured an entirely new approach to chassis building, combining light weight with exceptional rigidity. Sparing no expense, the engineers developed a variety of track specific versions of the W196 with three wheelbases and two interchangeable body styles: the ‘Type Monza’ low-drag streamliner body, designed for high-speed circuits, and the more open-wheel configuration, for the more technical, twisty circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill busy developing the cars, Mercedes missed the first three races of the 1954 season; the belated debut came at the French Grand Prix in Reims, where the streamlined body was immediately right at home. Racing manager Alfred Neubauer hired the – initially reluctant – superstar Juan Manuel Fangio to partner the German duo of Hans Herrmann and Karl Kling, and it was instantly obvious that the German marque’s approach was too much for the Italian and British specialist manufacturers to match. Fangio helped Mercedes to continue a debut-winning tradition by piloting the W196 to a debut victory, a few metres ahead of Kling, whilst Herrmann posted the fastest lap. The open-wheel variant of the W196 debuted two races later in the team’s home Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, after a tougher race at Silverstone. Fangio again was victorious, and would go on to dominate three races in a row, winning at the Swiss and Italian Grands Prix as well. In a relatively poor showing in the final race in Spain, the Argentinian claimed a podium as he finished the season as the World Champion. While Fangio started the season at Alfa Romeo, winning two races with the Italians, his points tally with the W196 alone would have been enough to win him the World Championship title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1955, Fangio was joined by a new team-mate, the up-and-coming Stirling Moss, creating a virtually invincible pairing. The Argentine driver started the season on a high by winning his home Grand Prix in soaring temperatures that exhausted most of his opponents. The W196’s lowest moment followed, as it failed to score a single point at Monaco: all three of the entered cars were hampered by reliability problems. Despite the horrifying 1955 Le Mans disaster shortening the Formula 1 season, the W196 completely dominated the remaining four races, finishing first and second in Belgium (Fangio-Moss), the Netherlands (Fangio-Moss) and Italy (Fangio-Taruffi), whilst at the penultimate race in Great Britain, the Mercedes team took a remarkable 1-2-3-4, Moss claiming his first Grand Prix victory ahead of Fangio, Kling and Piero Taruffi. Needless to say, Fangio was crowned champion again with Moss a distant second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaken by the Le Mans accident, Mercedes-Benz left Grand Prix racing at the end of the season for the third time in their history, retiring their almost invincible car after racing for just one year and two months. Overall, the versatile W196's track record was impressive indeed: nine victories, eight pole positions and nine fastest laps in the twelve Grand Prix races in which it was entered, and, of course, Fangio's world titles in 1954 and 1955. It is widely agreed that the only reason the W196 did not win more titles is that the Manufacturers’ Championship was not introduced until 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is of the Mercedes-Benz W196 Streamliner as raced to victory by the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio during a gruelling French Grand Prix at Reims on the 4\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of July 1954. The race was the W196’s first competitive foray and Mercedes’ first Grand Prix race for twenty years. It was a dominant return as Fangio set the pace averaging 124 mph (200 km\/h) during his practice lap. The Argentine and his teammate Karl Kling led the race from the start, driving almost side by side until the end, with their rivals unable to keep pace. With one lap to go, Mercedes finally ordered the duelling drivers to stop their fight to ensure both cars reached the end, Fangio eventually edging out Kling by just 0.1 seconds. It was a historical win for many reasons: it was Mercedes’ and tyre supplier Continental’s first official Formula 1 victory, and the first official race win to be achieved by a non-Italian constructor. Having also emerged victorious at the 1954 and 1955 Italian Grands Prix, the W196 Streamliner remains the only closed wheel car to win a race in Formula 1 history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis scale model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Mercedes-Benz regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. 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And so he was proved, as the McLaren MP4\/4, driven by Frenchman Prost and his newly signed Brazilian teammate Ayrton Senna, went down in the annals of Formula One history as the most dominant Formula 1 car of all time, with a win rate of 93.8%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MP4\/4 won 15 out of 16 races, losing only Monza which many felt was a self-inflicted defeat, after Senna tripped over backmarker Jean-Louis Schlesser’s Williams-Judd in the first chicane. Senna won eight of those races to take his first World Championship, despite having been disqualified in the opener in Brazil. At the same time, winning a scarcely less remarkable seven rounds, Prost found himself just three points adrift of the top slot leaving McLaren’s nearest rival, third placed Gerhard Berger, literally miles behind. By the end of the season McLaren had scored a phenomenal 199 points in the Constructors’ Cup, almost three times the tally of runner-up Ferrari and a record that would stand until 2002. The duo’s qualifying record was equally as strong: Senna started on pole no fewer than 13 times with Prost qualifying first on two of the three other occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high level of optimism at McLaren, following the arrival of its new 1.5 litre Honda RA168E V6 turbo engine and of Ayrton Senna as Prost's partner, was not diluted by rule changes for the 1988 season. These brought in a further reduction in fuel capacity to 150 litres and a mandatory 2.8-bar turbo boost limit, the benefit of both in theory going to McLaren’s normally aspirated rivals, in a move clearly made ahead of the imminent ban on turbo technology which would come into effect for 1989. So swingeing was the fuel capacity rule that many expected 1988 to be a transitional year for the turbo teams rather than a winning one. But for McLaren, at least, it was to be nothing of the sort. With light overall weight, outstanding downforce, highly efficient brakes and suspension, a fabulous V6 and two of the best drivers of all-time behind the steering wheels, there is little doubt that the MP4\/4 was McLaren's, and arguably the best-ever car Formula 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine model of the McLaren MP4\/4 is a 1:18 scale replica of the car that Ayrton Senna drove to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix in 1988, clinching his first Drivers’ Championship title. Senna qualified on pole 0.3 seconds ahead of his title rival and teammate Prost and a whole 1.5 seconds ahead of the nearest Ferrari in third. Prost made a superb start to and took the lead whilst Senna stalled, who was lucky in the fact that Suzuka had the only sloping grid of the year, allowing him to bump start his car. Knowing he had nothing to lose and everything to gain in this race, and with the Championship in his sights, Senna started his fightback from 14\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e place. His charge saw him gain six positions by the end of the first lap and, by the fourth lap, he was already sitting in fourth position. Lap 14 saw the weather come into contention as rain began to fall, benefitting the Brazilian wet-weather specialist. By lap 24, Senna was hot on the tail of Prost, who was suffering with a malfunctioning gearbox. When the pair came around to lap some backmarkers, as Prost was caught up with Andrea de Cesaris, Senna went past to take the lead and proceeded to set three consecutive fastest laps, setting a new lap record in the process. Despite Senna’s remonstrations to stop the race in the increasingly horrible conditions, the race ran its full distance and Senna finished a whole 13 seconds ahead of Prost. Senna’s win was the first of his three world titles and set a record for total wins in a season, previously held by Jim Clark and Prost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese models have been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of McLaren Racing regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that we do not apply tobacco sponsor graphics to this model due to licensing restrictions agreed with the manufacturer. 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This was done to get the rear-end working as well as possible following the loss of performance caused by the banning of the double diffuser. The cooling radiators inside the distinctive sidepods were custom cut to perfectly fit the unusual shape. The nose remained high and long to create downforce and the MP4-26 was the only car that season to feature the aerodynamic ‘snow plough’ splitter under the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a troublesome pre-season testing, the MP4-26 arrived in Melbourne for the new season with some significant improvements already in place. A podium for Hamilton in Australia followed by another for Button in Malaysia quickly established the MP4-26 as a faster car than Ferrari’s challenger, the 150° Italia, but still behind Red Bull’s RB7. Victory in the third round of the season, the Chinese Grand Prix, gave McLaren hope that it could continue to challenge Red Bull. However, at the following race in Turkey, both drivers missed out on the podium, as Ferrari showed that they were still capable of taking the fight to the Red Bulls. Hamilton and Button returned to the rostrum in Spain and the latter added a further third place to his tally in Monaco. In Canada, the MP4-26 claimed a second win after Button emerged victorious from what became the longest grand prix in Formula 1 history. In a rain-soaked race with six Safety Car appearances, Button crashed twice (once with his teammate, taking Hamilton out of the race), pitted five times, served a drive-through penalty and fought through the field multiple times before overtaking Sebastian Vettel on the final lap to emerge victorious. After poor performances at the European and British Grands Prix a McLaren driver would go on to finish on the podium in each of the 10 remaining races of the season. Hamilton took victory in Germany and Button won in Hungary and Japan before the team scored double podium finish in Abu Dhabi, where Hamilton took the win and Button finished third.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the McLaren MP4-26 won six races, achieved 12 further podiums and scored 497 points, taking second place in the Constructors’ Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine scale model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of original CAD and supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, the prototype model has undergone detailed scrutiny by the manufacturer’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249568264274,"sku":"M5466-CHN","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF3587CENTRED_d3672938-01f2-4cfd-bde2-a86bbe50fff1.jpg?v=1615307923"},{"product_id":"ferrari-sf71h-1-8","title":"Ferrari SF71H - 2018 Australian Grand Prix","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrari’s contender for the 2018 FIA Formula One World Championship was designed not only to consolidate the Scuderia’s 2017 strengths but also with the specific intention to improve overall performance on high-speed circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the words of Ferrari Technical Director, Mattia Binotto, whilst speaking about the SF71H at its launch, ‘If we take stock of what we did last year, in low-speed tracks we always did well while in circuits where the speed was higher we were suffering a little more. So aerodynamic development was sought in that respect….’ To this end, the SF71H was designed with a longer wheelbase, an evolution of bodywork design around the sidepods and a more honed rear-end. These improvements were joined by a much larger airbox opening, due to a repackaging of the cooling system along the centre of the SF71H. Driven by World Champions Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Räikkönen, the SF71H took six wins in the 2018 F1 racing season and as many pole positions in qualifying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the SF71-H has been handcrafted and finished in the workshops of Amalgam Collection using detailed colour and material specifications, and original CAD data supplied directly from the drawing office of Ferrari. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Sebastian Vettel","offer_id":40391466254418,"sku":"M5998-SC1","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kimi Raikkonen","offer_id":40391466287186,"sku":"M5998-SC2","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5998-50_Ferrari_SF71H_-_Front_3.4_Resized_copy.jpg?v=1621339226"},{"product_id":"lotus-79-1978-dutch-gp-peterson","title":"Lotus 79 - 1978 Dutch Grand Prix - Peterson","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeaded by founder Colin Chapman, the 79 was designed by the team at Lotus for the 1978 season. It was the first car to take full advantage of the ‘ground effects’ aerodynamics as pioneered in its immediate predecessor, the Lotus 78. The 79 is thought to have been the first F1 car designed using computer aids and the first to be analysed by pit computers on race weekends. It is also credited with pushing Formula 1 into the aerodynamics era, an influence still clearly seen today. Powered by a Ford Cosworth DFV engine that was housed at the rear of the car, the 79, also known as the John Player Special Mark IV or ‘Black Beauty’, was hailed for its stunning good looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive chassis were built during its two-season lifespan, though 1978 remains the 78’s critical year, as it, driven by Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson, powered to a Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship double. The Lotus 79 claimed six race wins, eight more podiums, ten pole positions and five fastest laps during its 26-race existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a 1:8 scale recreation of the Lotus 79 as raced by Ronnie Peterson at the 1978 Dutch Grand Prix. Peterson qualified on the front row, just behind his teammate Andretti. A relatively uneventful race belied stunning drives from the Lotus teammates and Peterson finished second by a tiny margin of 0.32 seconds. Sadly, this would be the last time Peterson would see the chequered flag, as he would be killed after an accident at the next race in Italy. Despite this, he would finish second in the Drivers’ Championship after a dominant year for Lotus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Lotus regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both Lotus's engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lotus 79 is limited to only 199\u003cspan\u003e pieces\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lotus 79 is also available as driven by 1978 World Champion Mario Andretti.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/lotus\/products\/lotus-type-79-mario-andretti\" title=\"Link to Mario Andretti's Lotus 79\" style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003eDiscover Mario Andretti's Lotus 79 \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249569673298,"sku":"M5233","price":17995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/Amalgam_Lotus_79_RonniePeterson_1-8_HR_1.jpg?v=1601656379"},{"product_id":"mclaren-mp4-22-2007-canadian-gp-ham","title":"McLaren MP4-22 - 2007 Canadian Grand Prix - Hamilton","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter an extravagant car launch that involved shutting a large chunk of downtown Valencia, the MP4-22 would provide McLaren with a very competitive car for what would become a very attention-grabbing season on and off the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso and rookie Lewis Hamilton, the MP4-22 was designed to bounce back from a winless 2006 season. When discussing the design philosophy of the new car, McLaren’s designers claimed the MP4-22 featured “some advanced engineering concepts” and “novel aerodynamic solutions”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MP4-22 proved to be a lot more competitive than its predecessor. It won in Malaysia, Monaco, Canada, the US, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Japan, and was the most reliable car on the grid, only suffering two retirements – neither of which was mechanical. There wasn’t a single race in which a MP4-22 didn’t make the podium. McLaren scored more points in the first half of the season than in the whole of the previous year. All of these points were in vain, however, after McLaren were expelled from the constructors’ championship for their role in a case involving confidential technical information, referred to as ‘Spygate’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the team were excluded, the drivers were not and, going into the final race of the season in Brazil, Hamilton led Alonso by four points with Ferrari’s Kimi Räikkönen three more points behind. Alonso finished third and Hamilton seventh (after suffering rare gearbox issues), whilst Räikkönen won the race and consequently the drivers’ championship, finishing above Hamilton and Alonso in the standings by a single point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the MP4-22 took victory on eight occasions, finishing on the podium a further 13 times. Hamilton won four races, gained eight more podiums and scored 109 championship points. He recorded nine consecutive podium finishes and six pole positions, more than any other rookie in Formula 1 history. Hamilton also equalled Jacques Villeneuve’s records of the most wins and the highest championship finishing position in a debut season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine model of the McLaren MP4-22 is a 1:8 scale replica of the car that Lewis Hamilton drove to his first ever Formula 1 victory at the Canadian Grand Prix on 10 June 2007. Having finished on the podium in every F1 race he had contested prior to the event, Hamilton claimed his maiden pole position in qualifying in Montreal, beating his two-time world champion team-mate Alonso by four tenths of a second. A faultless drive, despite an eventful race which featured four safety cars, delivered Hamilton to the chequered flag and his maiden Formula 1 victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops using detailed colour and material specifications, and original CAD data supplied directly from the drawing office of McLaren. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249569804370,"sku":"M5148-MON","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5148-MON-65_-_McLaren_MP4_22_Canada_Hamilton_1.8_Scale_-_Front_3.4_Higher_49587332-89ba-4f23-bfa5-bacf94593450.jpg?v=1621348428"},{"product_id":"ferrari-f1-89","title":"Ferrari F1-89 - 1989 British Grand Prix","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 199 pieces per driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced by Nigel Mansell and Gerhard Berger during the XLII Shell British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit on the 16th of July 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 55cm\/21 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 2500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 250 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by Scuderia Ferrari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally known as its designated project number 640, the Ferrari F1-89 was Ferrari’s entry into the 1989 FIA Formula One World Championship. Driven by future World Champion Nigel Mansell and Gerhard Berger, the F1-89 was the first Ferrari chiefly conceived by innovative British designer John Barnard. Complicated technology and communications difficulties with Barnard, who was working from England at the time, dragged out the car’s development. However, when it finally did emerge, it was seen by the other constructors, thanks to its incredible pace and extremely clean-looking form, as a shining example of superb engineering and aerodynamics. The F1-89 was powered by a naturally aspirated 65-degree V12 cylinder engine, with 600 bhp at 12,000 rpm, and sported a sharp nose, with a narrow monocoque and bulging side-pods designed to house the radiators with maximum aerodynamic efficiency. With innovative aerodynamics and pushrod suspension with torsion bars instead of the classic coil springs, the F1-89 was fitted with a revolutionary semi-automatic gearbox, activated by the driver on the steering wheel. The semi-automatic gearbox was Barnard’s solution to the problem of the long manual actuation mechanism, but it was Ferrari who had pioneered this technology a decade earlier, eventually postponing the project due to a lack of advanced electronics at the time. Though the gearbox proved to be unreliable during the season, hampering Ferrari’s efforts, it more than proved its worth, and such gearboxes would become the norm by the mid-1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNigel Mansell, personally selected by Enzo Ferrari, joined the Scuderia for the 1989 season, partnering with Gerhard Berger. ‘Il Leone’ made a quick impression, winning the season-opening race in Brazil. The potential of the car was clear; on outright pace alone, the F1-89 was a leader. However, the reliability of the new technology soon proved to be the major concern for Ferrari and neither driver would see the chequered flag until the French Grand Prix six races later. There were to be no races in which both drivers finished, as the F1-89 suffered nineteen retirements from a possible thirty, including five double retirements, and yet, when the F1-89 reached the chequered flag, it never failed to finish on the podium. Mansell would win again in Hungary, as well achieving as second place finishes in the French and British Grand Prix and third places in Germany and Belgium. Berger only managed to finish three races all season, winning in Portugal and achieving second place finishes in Italy and Spain. Despite the poor reliability, the F1-89 would earn 59 points towards the Constructors’ Championship, allowing Ferrari to claim third place behind McLaren and Williams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1:8 scale model is of the Ferrari F1-89 as raced by Nigel Mansell and Gerhard Berger during the XLII Shell British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit on the 16th of July 1989. Mansell qualified in third at Silverstone with Berger in fourth, behind the McLarens of Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost. The Ferrari duo started the race cleanly, letting their main rivals battle into the first corner. Berger pulled into the pits with electrical issues, rejoining the race several laps later. Senna span into the gravel on the entry to Becketts on lap 12, due to gear selection issues, promoting Prost into the lead and Mansell into second. The leading pair extended their lead over the rest of the field, Prost maintaining a slim advantage over the British racer. On lap 42, Mansell developed a puncture on his front right tyre, forcing him to pit, handing full advantage to the Frenchman. Prost was delayed on his own scheduled pit stop but returned to the track with a healthy lead over Mansell. Prost reached the chequered flag 19 seconds ahead of Mansell, with a further 29 second gap to the Benetton of Alessandro Nannini completing the podium. 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Affectionally dubbed the ‘Sharknose’, due to its unusual front air intakes, the 156 F1 was built for the 1961 season and subsequently delivered the Italians their first Constructors’ Championship and fifth Drivers’ Championship titles. As successful as its legend is, the 156 F1, as all grand narratives do, also suffered great tragedy; German racer Wolfgang von Trips was fatally injured alongside fifteen spectators when he crashed at the championship-defining Italian Grand Prix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 156 F1 was the result of a brief given by Enzo Ferrari to new Technical Director Carlo Chiti, with the clear instruction to create a car capable of winning the Formula 1 World Championship under the new, downsized 1.5 litre engine regulations. It was developed from the previous year’s 156 F2, designed for Formula 2 racing, and 156 P, which was the prototype car adapted for Formula 1 regulations. The single-seater boasted a simple yet clever design, with a tubular chassis dressed in aluminium panels. A new lightweight 120-degree V6 engine was developed for the new rules, with the resulting angle of the cylinder blocks providing a lower centre of gravity. The car looked different too, thanks to a slender nose cone and two angled air-intakes that defined its new moniker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first year of the 1.5-litre formula was dominated by a well-prepared Ferrari team, and the ‘Sharknose’ won five of the eight races in the 1961 season. American Phil Hill was victorious in Belgium and Italy, German Count Wolfgang von Trips in the Dutch and British Grand Prix, whilst privateer Giancarlo Baghetti took his first and only official race win in France. Only Stirling Moss, in an outdated Lotus-Climax, was able to better the Ferraris in Monaco and Germany, in which only his skills could offset the Ferrari power advantage. Innes Ireland in another Lotus also won the United States Grand Prix, but only after Ferrari didn't enter the race. The ‘Sharknose’s’ greatest moment came in the race in Belgium as the Hill lead home Von Trips, Richie Ginther and Olivier Gendebien for a staggering 1-2-3-4 victory. Two races later, the team would score a further 1-2-3 as Von Trips finished ahead of Hill and Ginther at the British Grand Prix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battle for the title culminated at the penultimate race in Monza, with Von Trips leading Hill in the standings by four points. Tragically, however, Von Trips collided with Jim Clark on the second lap, launching his car off the track into the banking that spectators were stood upon, claiming the lives of fifteen as well as Von Trips. Hill, unaware of his friend and teammate’s fate, won the race and, in doing so, became the first American to win the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship, but his joy soon vanished when he learned the terrible news. 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This was done to get the rear-end working as well as possible following the loss of performance caused by the banning of the double diffuser. The cooling radiators inside the distinctive sidepods were custom cut to perfectly fit the unusual shape. The nose remained high and long to create downforce and the MP4-26 was the only car that season to feature the aerodynamic ‘snow plough’ splitter under the nose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a troublesome pre-season testing, the MP4-26 arrived in Melbourne for the new season with some significant improvements already in place. A podium for Hamilton in Australia followed by another for Button in Malaysia quickly established the MP4-26 as a faster car than Ferrari’s challenger, the 150° Italia, but still behind Red Bull’s RB7. Victory in the third round of the season, the Chinese Grand Prix, gave McLaren hope that it could continue to challenge Red Bull. However, at the following race in Turkey, both drivers missed out on the podium, as Ferrari showed that they were still capable of taking the fight to the Red Bulls. Hamilton and Button returned to the rostrum in Spain and the latter added a further third place to his tally in Monaco. In Canada, the MP4-26 claimed a second win after Button emerged victorious from what became the longest grand prix in Formula 1 history. In a rain-soaked race with six Safety Car appearances, Button crashed twice (once with his teammate, taking Hamilton out of the race), pitted five times, served a drive-through penalty and fought through the field multiple times before overtaking Sebastian Vettel on the final lap to emerge victorious. After poor performances at the European and British Grands Prix a McLaren driver would go on to finish on the podium in each of the 10 remaining races of the season. Hamilton took victory in Germany and Button won in Hungary and Japan before the team scored double podium finish in Abu Dhabi, where Hamilton took the win and Button finished third.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the McLaren MP4-26 won six races, achieved 12 further podiums and scored 497 points, taking second place in the Constructors’ Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine scale model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of original CAD and supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, the prototype model has undergone detailed scrutiny by the manufacturer’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249571377234,"sku":"M5466-CHN","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5466-CHN-15-McLarenMP4-26ChinaButton1.8Scale-Front3.4_9e568494-cbd4-4657-b00c-4339899fe4f9.jpg?v=1615307921"},{"product_id":"aston-martin-red-bull-rb15","title":"Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB15 - 2019 Austrian Grand Prix - Verstappen","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAston Martin Red Bull Racing’s contender for the 2019 \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFIA Formula One World Championship \u003c\/span\u003eis the first car Red Bull to have a Honda engine. Driven by Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon, the mid-season replacement for Pierre Gasly who himself stepped in after Daniel Ricciardo left for Renault, the RB15 made its debut at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne. A competitive machine, the RB15 battled well with the Ferraris for the course of the whole season and was even proving a match for the dominant Mercedes pairing in the latter stages. When Verstappen stormed to victory in Austria, it became the first Honda-powered car to achieve a race win in 13 years, since Jenson Button won in the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix. Verstappen’s pole position in the Hungarian Grand Prix was the first time since 2005, when Button drove a Honda-powered BAR in Canada, that a car with a Honda engine power unit lined up first on the grid. It was a true landmark moment as Verstappen also became the first Dutch Formula 1 driver to be on pole as well sport’s 100\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e different polesitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total, the RB15 powered Red Bull to three race wins, six further podiums, two pole positions and five fastest laps, scoring 417 points and earning third place in the Constructors’ Championship. Max Verstappen secured third in the Drivers’ Championship ahead of the Ferrari pairing of Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel whilst Gasly and Albon only finished three points apart after their midseason switch, in seventh and eighth respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a perfect 1:8 scale recreation of the Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB15, as raced to victory by Max Verstappen at the 2019 Austrian Grand Prix. Albon and Gasly’s liveries are also available. The model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Red Bull regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. 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Employing ex-Ferguson designer Derek Gardner, who had worked on the Matra MS84 in 1969, the Tyrrell 001 car was designed and built in complete secrecy firstly at Gardner’s home, then at Tyrrell’s lumberyard in Surrey, as the team continued racing with the March chassis in the meantime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 001 followed the basic outline of Tyrrell’s car the previous year, the 1969 double Championship-winning Matra International MS80. Powered by a 2993cc Ford-Cosworth DFV engine and a Hewland FG400 5-speed gearbox, the car was entirely conventional, except for a wide, blade-like nose above the front radiator’s air intake. The 001 made its debut at a non-Championship race, the Gold Cup meeting at Oulton Park, significantly surprising the attending crowd and particularly Tyrrell’s competitors. Jackie Stewart comfortably set the fastest lap in the first heat, but the car failed to get a good result, suffering from many fuel system problems. The 001 would go on to appear in three Grand Prix before the end of the season. At the Canadian GP, Stewart qualified on pole and led the race comfortably before a stub axle failed, ending what was nearly the perfect debut. A similar story followed at the next races in the United States and Mexico. Stewart led in the US, sensationally lapping all but his second-place counterpart before an oil leak ended the race prematurely. In Mexico, Stewart was jostling for the lead with the Ferrari’s of Jacky Ickx and Clay Regazzoni when a dog escaped onto the track. Stewart hit the dog, damaging his suspension and forcing his retirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the 001 had proved to be unreliable, the sheer pace of the chassis was apparent as Stewart had led each race at some stage before retiring. After the season had finished, Gardner redesigned some sections of the car, altering the airbox, remodelling the nose section, lengthening the wheelbase and slightly narrowing the monocoque. In addition, Gardner had revised the front suspension, using a one-piece wishbone. Tyrrell continued to use the well-established Cosworth DFV V8 engine with 3.0 litre displacement; the power transmission was a five-speed Hewland FG40 gearbox. The team also switched tyre supplier to Goodyear after Dunlop withdrew from Formula 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe redesigned car ultimately birthed three different chassis known as 002, 003 and 004. For the 1971 season, François Cevert would pilot 002 and Jackie Stewart would race the 003, whilst 004 was not completed until later in the year. Cevert’s car was actually the first of the two new Tyrrells built for the 1971 season. Very much a development of the original car, 002 and 003 featured a thinner gauge aluminium for the monocoque skin but also additional safety features like sturdier roll-over bars. The 002 also had a slightly longer wheelbase to accommodate for Cevert’s taller frame. Initially, the two new Tyrrells looked similar to the 001 but the shape was developed during the season. A third car, 004, was built later in the year but only served as a spare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStewart’s new 003 chassis wasn’t complete in time for the first race of the 1971 season, so the Scotsman raced the 001 prototype again in the opening race in South Africa, where it gained its first and only finish, a second-place podium. Stewart put the car on pole again but, after suffering a poor start, had to fight back in a competitive field in stiflingly hot conditions. He ultimately finished second to the Ferrari of Mario Andretti. 001 made one final appearance at the season finale in the United States, with American racer Peter Revson behind the wheel for his first Grand Prix in seven years. It was a brief cameo though, after the car was retired after just one lap due to an oil leak affecting the clutch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of Tyrrell 001 replicates the car raced by Jackie Stewart in the X Player's Grand Prix Canada at Circuit Mont-Tremblant on the 20th of September 1970. Mixed practice sessions saw Stewart setting similar times in the 001 to his March chassis, but consistent mechanical issues, including a complete engine failure, general unease with the feel of the throttle pedal and loose wheel nuts, plagued 001. The Scotsman set a competitive time in March in qualifying, before parking the car by the roadside: a broken rear-wheel bearing had stopped his progress. He sprinted back to the pits to leap into the 001, on which the team had been working for the entire session, did a spectacular standing start in the pit area and roared away. On the very last lap of the day, Stewart set a lap of 1:31.5 to snatch pole position from Ferrari’s Jacky Ickx. After three days of practice Stewart held fastest lap with the Tyrrell and equal third fastest with the March, the difference in time between his two cars being four tenths of a second. For the race, he would need to decide which chassis to use, and he opted for the 001 and pole position. At the race start, Stewart shot into the lead and simply sped away from the opposition, increasing his lead at roughly a second a lap. However, on lap 32, Stewart’s impressive progress came to an uninspiring halt as the left front stub axle on the 001 chassis broke off, ending what had been a dominating performance to that point. 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The car proved to be immensely successful, allowing Michael Schumacher and Ferrari to secure the Drivers’ and Constructors’ title an astonishing three months before the season’s conclusion, thanks to a magnificent 1-2 victory at the Hungaroring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F2001 retained the fundamental structure of its predecessor, the F1-2000, relying on steady development of its engine and gearbox to form the core of the car. Significant efforts were directed toward aerodynamics to comply with the new regulations of 2001 that mandated a higher-mounted front wing assembly. To compensate for this loss of front-end downforce, the design team opted for a drooping nose instead of the high nose that was so distinctive on the Ferrari F1-2000. Despite these changes, the car retained some Ferrari trademarks, such as the periscope exhausts pioneered by the team in 1998 and the small bargeboards of earlier models. While the F2001 featured an upgraded gearbox and internal layout, it also demonstrated notable enhancements in aerodynamic efficiency and tire durability compared to previous models. The chassis had become heavier to meet new stringent crash test regulations, but weight was lost elsewhere across the car, particularly with the newly optimised 900 bhp 3.0 litre V10 Tipo 050 engine. The F2001 was launched at Maranello on 29 January and debuted on track the next day at Fiorano in the hands of Schumacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a remarkably reliable and high-performing car, the 2001 season was nothing short of extraordinary. Schumacher claimed nine wins, five second place finishes, and one fourth, with only two retirements. His victories spanned Australia, Malaysia, Spain, Monaco, Europe, France, Hungary, Belgium and Japan, leading to a seemingly effortless win of both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ title, accomplished an incredible three months and four races before the end of the season. Barrichello was unable to claim his own victory, often due to a combination of poor luck and unreliability, but still secured ten podiums. The F2001 never once failed to reach the podium during the 2001 season, also earning three 1-2 victories, including a strategic triumph in Malaysia, a reliability-driven success in Monaco, and a decisive display of speed and strategy that clinched both championships. Schumacher won the title with a record 58 point margin over McLaren’s David Coulthard, whilst also setting the record for the most points accumulated in a single season. He equalled Alain Prost’s four world championships, placing him behind only the great Juan Manuel Fangio, and surpassed Prost's record for most Grand Prix wins after claiming victory at the Belgian Grand Prix, marking his 52nd career victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch was the strength of the F2001 chassis, that Ferrari went on to compete with a modified version, the F2001B, in the beginning of 2002 as well. Schumacher secured one more victory at the Australian Grand Prix and a further podium in Malaysia, before transitioning to the all-conquering Ferrari F2002 for the Brazilian Grand Prix. Barrichello still competed in his home race with the F2001 but had to retire following a hydraulics issue, meaning Brazil 2002 was the only race where the F2001 did not score a point in competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring its 20-race tenure, the F2001 earned 10 wins, 16 further podiums, 13 pole positions and three fastest laps, accumulating a total 193 points. 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From the outset of the race, the dynamics shifted dramatically as Coulthard, struggling on the dusty side of the grid, fell back in the clutches of Barrichello. The Brazilian quickly surged past the #4 McLaren-Mercedes to claim second, while Schumacher headed into the first corner unopposed. The two Ferraris, with Coulthard in full pursuit, soon pulled clear of the rest of the field, but Barrichello played a strategic role, easing his pace to impede Coulthard and assist his German teammate in building a gap. Schumacher duly responded, delivering a handful of quick laps before his first pit stop. Barrichello would continue to frustrate the Scotsman until the end of lap 31, when the Ferrari peeled into the pits. Coulthard used the free air, pitting on the next lap and overcutting the Brazilian. Now in clear air, the McLaren began to chip away at the #1 Ferrari’s lead, but his progress soon plateaued as the effect of fresh rubber dissipated. Schumacher made his second stop on lap 52, rejoining behind Barrichello to briefly relinquish the lead to Coulthard, who came for his own pit stop two laps later. Unfortunately for McLaren, a refuelling issue cost them several seconds in the pitlane, erasing all their previous gains, returning to the track behind Barrichello. With that, the race, and with it, the Championship, was effectively over as contest. Schumacher cruised to the chequered flag and crossed the finish line with Barrichello just three seconds behind, securing not only his second consecutive Drivers' Championship but also Ferrari's third consecutive Constructors' Championship. With four races still remaining in the season, Schumacher’s tally stood unassailable at 94 points, overshadowing Coulthard’s 51. Meanwhile, Ferrari finished the season with a dominant 140 points, nearly double McLaren's total in second. Leading home the team’s third 1-2 finish of the season, Schumacher also equalled the race wins record set by the legendary Alain Prost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted utilising the original CAD data supplied directly by Scuderia Ferrari and has undergone strict scrutiny by both the design and engineering teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ferrari F2001 is limited to just 99 pieces at 1:8 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Michael Schumacher","offer_id":40249576915026,"sku":"M0046-016","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rubens Barrichello","offer_id":40249576947794,"sku":"M0046-016","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF4484.jpg?v=1721993505"},{"product_id":"mclaren-mp4-22-euro-alo","title":"McLaren MP4-22 - 2007 European Grand Prix - Alonso","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter an extravagant car launch that involved shutting a large chunk of downtown Valencia, the MP4-22 would provide McLaren with a very competitive car for what would become a very attention-grabbing season on and off the track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso and rookie Lewis Hamilton, the MP4-22 was designed to bounce back from a winless 2006 season. When discussing the design philosophy of the new car, McLaren’s designers claimed the MP4-22 featured “some advanced engineering concepts” and “novel aerodynamic solutions”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MP4-22 proved to be a lot more competitive than its predecessor. It won in Malaysia, Monaco, Canada, the US, Germany, Hungary, Italy and Japan, and was the most reliable car on the grid, only suffering two retirements – neither of which was mechanical. There wasn’t a single race in which a MP4-22 didn’t make the podium. McLaren scored more points in the first half of the season than in the whole of the previous year. All of these points were in vain, however, after McLaren were expelled from the constructors’ championship for their role in a case involving confidential technical information, referred to as ‘Spygate’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhilst the team were excluded, the drivers were not and, going into the final race of the season in Brazil, Hamilton led Alonso by four points with Ferrari’s Kimi Räikkönen three more points behind. Alonso finished third and Hamilton seventh (after suffering rare gearbox issues), whilst Räikkönen won the race and consequently the drivers’ championship, finishing above Hamilton and Alonso in the standings by a single point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the MP4-22 took victory on eight occasions, finishing on the podium a further 13 times. Hamilton won four races, gained eight more podiums and scored 109 championship points. He recorded nine consecutive podium finishes and six pole positions, more than any other rookie in Formula 1 history. 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The phenomenal Ferrari F2004 emerged victorious from fifteen of the eighteen races, making it one of the most dominant machines to have ever competed in the sport. The F2004 was to be the culmination of the remarkable Ross Brawn, Rory Byrne and Michael Schumacher ‘golden era’, after a hugely successful period where Ferrari earned six successive Constructors’ titles and five uninterrupted Drivers’ Championships in six years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F2004’s total of fifteen victories has since been bettered only by the hybrid-era domination of Mercedes and Red Bull, racing in longer seasons. Thirteen of those victories were in the hands of German Michael Schumacher, the other two with Brazilian Rubens Barrichello. The duo, in their fourth straight season as teammates, also achieved a further fourteen second or third placed finishes (two for Schumacher, twelve for Barrichello), with at least one of the drivers making an appearance on the podium at every single race. Its extraordinary reliability was second to none; the team only recorded two retirements, and both were due to collisions rather than mechanical mishaps. The F2004 earned twelve pole positions and fourteen fastest laps, simply blowing the competition away. In fact, it was Ferrari's domination which led to rule changes for 2005, which did help to end the Italian’s successful run, but the modified F2004M chassis was still good enough to finish on the podium in the Australian GP season opener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2004 season saw the pinnacle of Ferrari’s ‘Golden Era’ with several records set: Ferrari clinched a sixth consecutive Constructors’ Championship, their fourteenth title overall, whilst Schumacher won his fifth consecutive Drivers’ Championship, his record-extending seventh overall. Schumacher extended his record for most wins in a season with thirteen, and set a new one for 10 fastest laps in a single season (many of which stood for nearly fifteen years), whilst his seven consecutive wins equalled Alberto Ascari’s streak for Ferrari in 1952 and 1953. Schumacher’s pole position at Suzuka was his eighth at the Japanese Grand Prix, equalling Ayrton Senna’s record for most pole positions at the same Grand Prix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model of the Ferrari F2004 is precisely as raced to victory by Michael Schumacher in the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada 2004 at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on the 13th of June 2004. The race was chaotic, with only half the field being classified at the finish: six cars retired and another four were disqualified due to brake duct irregularities. Despite this, the Ferraris of Schumacher and Barrichello, starting sixth and seventh respectively, experienced relatively calm races, using a superbly executed two-stop strategy to creep up the order. The duo had to be patient, making initial gains when the Renaults suffered suspension failure and pit stop issues. As the leading cars made their third pit stops, Schumacher sailed past and went on to comfortably claim a seventh win from the last eight races. It was a record-extending 77th career victory and a record-setting seventh triumph in Canada alone, the first time that a driver had won the same Grand Prix on seven separate occasions. Ferrari were already far in the lead in the Constructors’ Championship, having scored twice as many points as their closest rivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been hand-crafted utilising the original CAD data supplied directly by Scuderia Ferrari and has undergone strict scrutiny by both the design and engineering teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249578979410,"sku":"M6050","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF9064.jpg?v=1677773733"},{"product_id":"ferrari-sf1000-1-18","title":"Ferrari SF1000","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GqSGzknwDLc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 66th car built by Scuderia Ferrari to take part in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the Ferrari SF1000 was revealed on 11th February at a closed Ferrari event at the Romolo Valli Municipal Theater in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The name reflects the fact that the Scuderia have taken part in a thousand Grands Prix after the ninth race of the season, which \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoriginally was to be at the \u003c\/span\u003eBelgian Grand Prix until the Covid-19 pandemic interrupted the season before it even began. Instead, Ferrari’s 1000\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e race was the Gran Premio della Toscana Ferrari 1000, held at the marque’s very own Mugello circuit, a fitting tribute to the longest serving team in Formula 1. The Maranello outfit made its Formula 1 debut on 21 May 1950 in the second ever championship Grand Prix at Monaco, and is the most successful in the sport with 16 Constructors’ titles, 15 Drivers’ and 238 Grand Prix victories. (Statistics correct as of the end of the 2020 season.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eOriginally designed for the 2020 Championship alone, the SF1000 chassis competed for the Scuderia in the 2020 and 2021 seasons after the FIA and teams agreed to extend the technical regulations in response to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e, though various developments are expected to be introduced for the 2021 season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe SF1000 w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e driven by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003efour time world champion \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eSebastian Vettel and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eserial race winner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eCharles Leclerc in 2020, whilst Leclerc was joined by incoming teammate Carlos Sainz in 2021, as Vettel left the team after six seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eAlthough the 2020\/21 technical regulations have changed very little since 2019, th\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e2020 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ecar \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ewa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003es significantly different to last year’s SF90, which often proved the fastest car on the track, with the changes aimed at improving reliability and optimising aerodynamic downforce and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe nose section of the SF1000 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ewa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003es an extreme development of the SF90 of 2019 for this part and features a bigger overhang of the structural components that support the front wing, aimed at improving aerodynamic downforce. Producing this new nose proved to be a bit of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ebrain-teaser\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e for the engineers and composites people as it involved an interesting challenge in terms of passing the obligatory crash test, a mission accomplished at the first attempt. The Ferrari 065 power unit represent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e a step forward in the combustion efficiency of its Internal Combustion Engine, due mainly to two factors, a new design and a new fuel. A new Turbocharger and Energy Recovery System have been developed in order to maximize the overall Power Unit performance. As part of the overall concept of the SF1000 car, the PU layout design \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003ewas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003efocused on being as compact as possible, while also rationalising the weight and size of the Energy Store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model of the Ferrari SF1000, as raced during the 2020 Formula 1 Season by Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel, has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Scuderia Ferrari regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003eThe Ferrari SF1000 is limited to just 500 \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003epieces \u003c\/em\u003eat 1:18 scale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a part of the 2020 Ferrari SF1000 Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/ferrari-sf1000\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/ferrari-sf1000\"\u003eDiscover the Ferrari SF1000 Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Charles Leclerc","offer_id":40249579176018,"sku":"M6144-LEC","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sebastian Vettel","offer_id":40249579208786,"sku":"M6144-VET","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF7903.jpg?v=1622734567"},{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-w196-monoposto-1955-british-gp-winner-race-weathered","title":"Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto - 1955 British Grand Prix Winner - Moss - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 5 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car at Aintree Motor Racing Circuit in 1955\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 50 cms\/19 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build and weather each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original drawings and archive photographs supplied by Mercedes-Benz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #ff2a00; font-size: 21px;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnly one model remains in this edition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are delighted to introduce a new weathered project at 1:8 scale: a special Limited Edition of five artistically race weathered models of the Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto as raced to victory in the 1955 British Grand Prix by Sir Stirling Moss. The weathering details are precisely applied by our artisans using archival imagery to ensure the completed model is a perfect replica of the real car as it finished the race in 1955. Each model is accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car as it crossed the line, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection. The artistry applied to these five models underlines our commitment to creating beautiful hand-made pieces which fully capture both the spirit and precise appearance of iconic race cars.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most dominant cars to have ever raced at the pinnacle of motorsport, the Mercedes-Benz W196 drove its competitors to despair during the 1954 and 1955 Formula 1 seasons in which it was entered, capturing the only two World Championships in which it competed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercedes had been absent in Grand Prix racing for twenty years, but a combination of new Formula 1 regulations and a thriving economic turnaround in Germany allowed the Silver Arrows to compete once again. Expectations were high; in the past the Mercedes-Benz racing cars were not only the fastest, but also the most technologically advanced; a showcase of the company's advanced technical capabilities. The W196 did not disappoint. Considering the relatively small displacement of 2.5 litres, the team of engineers, headed by Fritz Nallinger and Rudolf Uhlenhautand, chose a surprising and different format for the long straight eight engine, though this risk soon yielded astonishing results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W196 was the first Formula 1 car to use desmodromic valves to allow the significantly smaller engine to rev higher, as well as the first to use a Bosch-developed fuel injection system, which had already been successfully used on the 300SL racing cars. Adapted from the DB 601 high-performance V12 used on the Messerschmitt Bf 109E fighter, the novel fuel injection system allowed for 257 brake horsepower at the time of its debut, rising to 290 bhp at an impressive 8500 rpm after a year of on-track development. Also carried over from the 300SL was the space-frame chassis, which featured an entirely new approach to chassis building, combining light weight with exceptional rigidity. Sparing no expense, the engineers developed a variety of track specific versions of the W196 with three wheelbases and two interchangeable body styles: the ‘Type Monza’ low-drag streamliner body, designed for high-speed circuits, and the more open-wheel configuration, for the more technical, twisty circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill busy developing the cars, Mercedes missed the first three races of the 1954 season; the belated debut came at the French Grand Prix in Reims, where the streamlined body was immediately right at home. Racing manager Alfred Neubauer hired the – initially reluctant – superstar Juan Manuel Fangio to partner the German duo of Hans Herrmann and Karl Kling, and it was instantly obvious that the German marque’s approach was too much for the Italian and British specialist manufacturers to match. Fangio helped Mercedes to continue a debut-winning tradition by piloting the W196 to a debut victory, a few metres ahead of Kling, whilst Herrmann posted the fastest lap. The open-wheel variant of the W196 debuted two races later in the team’s home Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, after a tougher race at Silverstone. Fangio again was victorious, and would go on to dominate three races in a row, winning at the Swiss and Italian Grands Prix as well. In a relatively poor showing in the final race in Spain, the Argentinian claimed a podium as he finished the season as the World Champion. While Fangio started the season at Alfa Romeo, winning two races with the Italians, his points tally with the W196 alone would have been enough to win him the World Championship title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1955, Fangio was joined by a new team-mate, the up-and-coming Stirling Moss, creating a virtually invincible pairing. The Argentine driver started the season on a high by winning his home Grand Prix in soaring temperatures that exhausted most of his opponents. The W196’s lowest moment followed, as it failed to score a single point at Monaco: all three of the entered cars were hampered by reliability problems. Despite the horrifying 1955 Le Mans disaster shortening the Formula 1 season, the W196 completely dominated the remaining four races, finishing first and second in Belgium (Fangio-Moss), the Netherlands (Fangio-Moss) and Italy (Fangio-Taruffi), whilst at the penultimate race in Great Britain, the Mercedes team took a remarkable 1-2-3-4, Moss claiming his first Grand Prix victory ahead of Fangio, Kling and Piero Taruffi. Needless to say, Fangio was crowned champion again with Moss a distant second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaken by the Le Mans accident, Mercedes-Benz left Grand Prix racing at the end of the season for the third time in their history, retiring their almost invincible car after racing for just one year and two months. Overall, the versatile W196's track record was impressive indeed: nine victories, eight pole positions and nine fastest laps in the twelve Grand Prix races in which it was entered, and, of course, Fangio's world titles in 1954 and 1955. It is widely agreed that the only reason the W196 did not win more titles is that the Manufacturers’ Championship was not introduced until 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe race weathered Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto is limited to just 5 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHandling Race Weathered Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. We do not advise any cleaning of our weathered models as this may remove some of the weathering applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--------------------------------------------------------------\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249580290130,"sku":"M5033-MON-SC1-RWV","price":20645.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5033-MON-68-MercedesW196Monoposto1.8ScaleWeathered-Front3.4.jpg?v=1608309383"},{"product_id":"ferrari-248-f1","title":"Ferrari 248 F1 - 2006 Italian Grand Prix","description":"\u003cp\u003eFerrari’s entry for the 2006 season, the 248 F1 was the Scuderia’s 52nd single-seater built exclusively for use in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship® and was driven by seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher and new Ferrari driver Felipe Massa. The car’s name was derived from its new main feature; the introduction of an eight-cylinder V configuration engine, with an overall capacity of 2400 cubic centimetres, the final engine designed by Paolo Martinelli in his 12-years as the head of the Scuderia’s Engine Department. The 248 F1 name renewed a tradition for Ferrari Formula 1 cars fitted with V8 engines, last seen in 1964 with the 158 F1. Ferrari’s engineers, overseen by Technical Director Ross Brawn, focused on performance and the optimisation of the materials used, from the design phase through to the quality control, always striving to maximise the level of performance whilst achieving the highest possible levels of safety. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe load bearing 056 engine was fitted longitudinally, with its design starting in the spring of 2005 while considering the strict limits laid out in the FIA technical regulations. These limits included the angle of the V, its weight, its dimensions and its centre of gravity. Driveability was a key factor when defining the new engine’s characteristics, with regulations requiring fixed inlet trumpets: engine management is controlled by an integrated injection and ignition system from Magneti Marelli. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 248 F1’s chassis, designed by Rory Byrne, Aldo Costa and John Iley, weighed less than its predecessors, with a revised shape and modifications to the openings of the side pods and the area of the deflectors. The size and location of the car’s rear-view mirrors was one of its more obvious novelties, alongside other significant changes such as the engine cover, air intake, the size of the fuel cell and the layout of the exhausts. The seven-speed gearbox was an evolution of the carbon one introduced on the F2005 and continues to be mounted longitudinally. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 248 F1 was a powerful competitor earning nine race victories, half of the 18 races of the 2006 season. Schumacher took seven of those victories, including three wins in a row in the US, France and Germany and a back-to-back at the San Marino and European Grands Prix, taking his season-long battle with Renault’s Fernando Alonso to a final showdown in Brazil. Ultimately, he fell just short in what was his final race as a Ferrari driver, after he had announced what would become his first retirement earlier in the year. The 248 F1 was able to give Schumacher his final Formula 1 win in round 16 in China, whilst Massa, in the first of his nine years with the Scuderia, earned his first Formula 1 victory in Turkey, before taking an emotional home win at the final race in Brazil. Schumacher was able to provide an impressive drive in his final contest for the Prancing Horse, recovering from almost a lap down due to an unexpected puncture early in the race, to finish in fourth place: a fantastic drive from one of the greatest drivers in Formula 1 history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, the 248 F1 gave Ferrari nine race wins and ten further podiums alongside seven pole positions and nine fastest laps. Schumacher and Massa earned second and third places in the Drivers’ World Championship, whilst the team missed out on the Constructors’ World Championship by just five points, finishing second in a season of very fine margins. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is of the Ferrari 248 F1 as raced by Michael Schumacher during the 2006 season. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehas been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Ferrari regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that the images above contain blurred sponsor graphics due to advertising regulations. The logos are not blurred on the model. Please \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"mailto:sales@amalgam.com\"\u003econtact our sales team\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to see fully detailed photos of the Ferrari 248 F1.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Michael Schumacher","offer_id":40249580322898,"sku":"M5077-MO","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Felipe Massa","offer_id":40249580355666,"sku":"M5077-MO","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF8330.jpg?v=1656332042"},{"product_id":"tyrrell-006","title":"Elf Team Tyrrell 006 - 1973 German Grand Prix","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 99 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis 006\/2 as raced to victory by Jackie Stewart in the XXXV Großer Preis von Deutschland at the Nürburgring on the 5th of August 1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 60 cms\/24 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt after scanning the original chassis of chassis 006\/2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially licensed and endorsed by Team Tyrrell Racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElf Team Tyrrell’s competitor for the 1973 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season, the 006 quickly became one of Tyrrell Racing’s most successful race cars across its thirty-year history. Raced by two-time World Champion Jackie Stewart and the immensely talented François Cevert, the 006 very much epitomised the highs and lows of Formula 1 in the 1970s, its success story tainted by tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 006 was the first Tyrrell-built model to be replicated exactly, with the ‘006’ becoming a model number rather than just a chassis specification. Three chassis were built in total: Stewart would race chassis 006\/2, while Cevert would drive chassis 006 and, later, the ill-fated 006\/3. Derek Gardner's 005 \u0026amp; 006 designs were intended to be small, light and manoeuvrable, and built concurrently. The aluminium monocoque was lower and wider; a slab-sided and flat-topped bathtub monocoque, inspired by the hugely influential and competitive Lotus 72 that ultimately pipped them to the title in 1972, which sloped down to the same bluff nose as the previous 002-004 range. The water radiator was again in the nose, with side-mounted oil radiators tightly cowled in at the back of the monocoque. Outboard coil\/spring units were used front and rear, and the in-board front brakes were also inspired by the Lotus. As in previous years, the team relied on the readily available and very potent Cosworth DFV V8 engine, mated to a Hewland FG400 5-speed manual ZF differential gearbox.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 005 made its first appearance in the middle of the 1972 season, at the French Grand Prix, but Cevert crashed the car early into practice. It was repaired in time for the next race at Brands Hatch, however, this time Stewart bizarrely went off track in practice. Closer investigation revealed that front brake vibrations were causing failures in various components and the car was consequently redesigned to use outboard front brakes. Stewart then proceeded to race 005 for the rest of the season, winning races in Canada and the United States. Cevert's Tyrrell 006 was built in time for the North American rounds, though its debut was spoiled by a gearbox issue that forced his retirement. Cevert bounced back in the United States though, following Stewart home to seal a 1-2 victory for the team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drivers would start the 1973 season in the same cars, Cevert starting the year with a second place in the Argentine Grand Prix, whilst Stewart finished third and took a further podium in Brazil. The Scottish racer was then given the newest car, 006\/2, with which he immediately won the South African Grand Prix from sixteenth position on the grid. 006\/2 proceeded to power Stewart to further victories in Belgium, Monaco, the Netherlands, and Germany before claiming his third World Drivers’ Championship in Italy with three races left. The race for Manufacturers’ title was too close to call, with just three points separating Tyrrell and Lotus with two races remaining. The advantage slipped to Lotus after Cevert crashed heavily during the Canadian Grand Prix, wrecking the 006 chassis. The team rushed to build 006\/3 using a spare chassis in the Watkins Glen technical building ahead of the pivotal United States Grand Prix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith just a few minutes left in the Saturday morning qualifying session, the track suddenly fell quiet. Cevert had crashed violently in the uphill Esses heading onto the back of the circuit, between Turns three and four, fatally injuring him. Close friend Stewart and Tyrrell withdrew from what was to have been the 100th and final Grand Prix, handing the Manufacturers' title to Lotus. At the end of the season Stewart made public his decision to retire, a decision he made before the tragic final race of the year. The remaining chassis 006\/2 did see racing action in the early stages of the 1974 season in the hands of new teammates Jody Scheckter and Patrick Depailler, before being phased out for the succeeding Tyrrell 007, though it did not score a point. After its retirement from active competition, English entrepreneur Tom Wheatcroft bought 006\/2 and displayed it in his Donington Grand Prix Exhibition for many years. Stewart subsequently bought 006\/2 from the Wheatcroft estate, and he has driven it on a number of occasions, particularly at the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend and Goodwood Festival of Speed, both times in 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the Tyrrell 006 earned five victories, nine podiums, three pole positions and two fastest laps, scoring 82 points and winning the 1973 FIA Formula 1 World Driver’s Championship for Jackie Stewart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is of Tyrrell chassis 006\/2 has been replicated precisely as raced to victory by Jackie Stewart in the XXXV Großer Preis von Deutschland at the Nürburgring on the 5th of August 1973. A smooth and uninterrupted practice session for the Scotsman turned into the perfect qualifying on pole position, half a second ahead of Ronnie Peterson’s Lotus and a full second and a half ahead of his teammate François Cevert in third. A quick start by Cevert saw him alongside Stewart heading into the South Corner, allowing both Tyrrells to cut ahead of Peterson and push him back into third. By the end of the first lap, Peterson had retired with a major electrical fault, and Stewart and Cevert were already far ahead of the nearest competition of the McLaren of Jacky Ickx. The duo continued to cruise around in team formation, the two cars acting as perfect models of reliability and performance. After fourteen laps of the 14.19 miles (22.835 km) circuit, the Tyrrell racers reached the chequered flag and sealed the team’s third 1-2 finish of the season. It was Stewart's 27th and final Grand Prix victory, a record that would stand until it was surpassed by Alain Prost in 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Tyrrell 006 is limited to 99 pieces at 1:8 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249580421202,"sku":"M5297-GER","price":18495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/M5297-GER-13-Tyrrell0061.8Scale-Front3.4.jpg?v=1612376488"},{"product_id":"ferrari-sf1000-1000th-grand-prix-livery-2020-tuscany-grand-prix-1-18","title":"Ferrari SF1000 - 1000th Grand Prix Livery - 2020 Tuscany Grand Prix","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 500 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth Leclerc and Vettel versions available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:18 scale model, over 27 cms\/10 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 800 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeaturing a certificate booklet celebrating Ferrari's 1000th Grand Prix \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by Scuderia Ferrari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GqSGzknwDLc\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormula 1’s only ever-present team, Scuderia Ferrari are undoubtedly the sport’s most famous name, and comfortably the most successful with 238 race wins and a combined 31 titles, a significant margin ahead of any of its rivals. The Ferrari name precedes Formula 1 with its humble pre-war beginnings as the racing division of Alfa Romeo in the hands of Enzo Ferrari, before the first Ferrari, the 125 S, was built in 1947. The inaugural Formula 1 Championship was established in 1950, and Ferrari made their debut at the second race in Monaco. Despite only seven races in 1950 and strong opponents in the dominant Alfa Romeo, it only took until July 1951 for José Froilán González to score Ferrari’s first win, and just one further season for Alberto Ascari to claim their first Drivers’ Championship. Ferrari were already world renown by the start of the next decade, claiming the first of its Constructors’ Championships and already its fifth Drivers’ title in 1961. As many Formula 1 teams rose and fell over time, Ferrari continued to adapt and excel, winning a combined 10 titles between 1960 and 1980. Then, the golden era, with Michael Schumacher and technical chief Ross Brawn. Ferrari would secure six straight constructors’ titles from 1999 to 2004, with Schumacher the Drivers’ Champion in all but one of those seasons. In its first 1000 races, 75 drivers have raced for the Scuderia and a further 35 competitors raced privately entered Ferraris. 38 drivers have at least one Grand Prix victory, whilst 9 took up the mantle of World Champion when wearing the famous red racesuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScuderia Ferrari - 1000 Races in Statistics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYears Competed: 1950-2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Race: 1950 Monaco Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Prix Victories: 238\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Victory: 1951 British Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructor World Championships: 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Constructors’ World Championship: 1961\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriver World Championships: 15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Drivers’ World Championship: 1952\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrand Prix Podiums: 773\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Podium: 1950 Monaco Grand Prix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers’ Champions with Ferrari: \u003c\/strong\u003eAlberto Ascari x2, Juan Manuel Fangio, Mike Hawthorn, Phil Hill, John Surtees, Niki Lauda x2, Jody Scheckter, Michael Schumacher x5, Kimi Räikkönen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstructors’ Champions with Ferrari: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Drivers who scored points in title-winning seasons) \u003c\/em\u003ePhil Hill, Wolfgang von Trips, Richie Ginther, Olivier Gendebien, John Surtees, Lorenzo Bandini, Pedro Rodríguez, Niki Lauda, Clay Regazzoni, Carlos Reutemann, Jody Scheckter, Gilles Villeneuve, Patrick Tambay, Didier Pironi, Mario Andretti, René Arnoux, Michael Schumacher, Eddie Irvine, Mika Salo, Rubens Barrichello, Kimi Räikkönen, Felipe Massa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model depicts the Ferrari SF1000 exactly as raced at the Gran Premio della Toscana Ferrari 1000 at the Prancing Horse’s own Mugello Circuit on the 13th of September 2020.\u003c\/span\u003e It perfectly replicates the car’s unique, celebratory 1000th Grand Prix livery. The burgundy colour was tribute to Ferrari’s origins and harks back to the colour of the 125 S, the first racing car to carry the Ferrari name. The look of the race numbers reflected the tradition of the past, giving the impression of being hand painted onto the bodywork, while the drivers’ race suits matched the car colour. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Scuderia Ferrari regarding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eoriginal CAD data and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edetailed colour and material specifications. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ferrari SF1000 in its 1000\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e GP Livery is limited to just 500 pieces at 1:18 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a part of the 2020 Ferrari SF1000 Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/ferrari-sf1000\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/ferrari-sf1000\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the Ferrari SF1000 Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Charles Leclerc","offer_id":40249580912722,"sku":"M6144-TUS-LEC","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sebastian Vettel","offer_id":40249580945490,"sku":"M6144-TUS-VET","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF7835.jpg?v=1625568200"},{"product_id":"ferrari-f2002-canada","title":"Ferrari F2002 - 2002 Canadian Grand Prix","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 50 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 58 cms\/23 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eover 2500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eover 250 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebuilt using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by Scuderia Ferrari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned during Scuderia Ferrari’s ’golden era’, the F2002 was one of the most successful Formula One cars in history, claiming fifteen victories in its nineteen races across the 2002 and 2003 seasons. It is said that you cannot rush perfection, and it is widely argued that the car came very close to perfection, despite its late debut in the third race of the 2002 season. Once introduced, the F2002’s dominance was unrivalled. The car, piloted by four-time and reigning world champion Michael Schumacher and Brazilian teammate Rubens Barrichello, accumulated many accolades during its run, amassing the same number of Constructors’ Championship points (221) for the Scuderia Ferrari team as the accumulated points of all the ten remaining teams by the end of the 2002 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnveiled in February 2002, the F2002 was Ferrari’s forty-eighth single seater created for the FIA Formula 1 World Championship®. Pre-season testing revealed the enormous potential of the new car, breaking the Maranello track record by more than a second at its first attempt. Nonetheless, the car would not be used in the first three races, due to possible reliability problems. The chassis was completely new, both in terms of shape, thanks to the team’s aerodynamic development programme, and in terms of construction, which resulted in a considerable weight saving. The suspension and steering system also underwent a major revision to comply with the 2002 regulations. On the drivetrain side, Ferrari designed the typo 051 engine, delivering more power and higher maximum revs. The package was revised in which the crankshaft was lowered, resulting in an overall weight and dimension reduction. Whilst this new compact design allowed for a critical increase in the car’s aerodynamic efficiency at the rear, the extent of the gearbox’s redesign, a completely new assembly both in terms of the materials used for the casing and the major internal parts as well as the gear selection mechanism itself, caused significant delays with the schedule and failed to represent the same performance gains as the mechanical engineering initially. Ferrari chose to continue working on the design, delaying the F2002’s entrance until the third round in Brazil, using the previous year’s F2001 chassis, albeit with many alterations. Only one chassis was initially available, which was given to lead driver Schumacher, and so Barrichello had to wait until round four in San Marino to race behind the wheel of the F2002.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat followed was a season of domination, the likes of which had not been seen since the 1988 season. With the F2002, Schumacher scored nine more victories to add to his previous two in the F2001, his total of eleven wins setting a record for a single driver in a season, while Rubens Barrichello scored four. Ferrari’s fifteen victories as a team equalled the record of McLaren’s 1988 season, whilst the win percentage of 88.2% still stands as the third highest ever. Schumacher finished every race on the podium for the whole 2002 season, never finishing lower than second with the F2002. The only race that the car failed to win was at Monaco in round seven, losing out to the McLaren-Mercedes of David Coulthard, while the F2001 did not take the Malaysian GP. The German won the World Championship in record time (at least in the modern era), clinching the title at the eleventh race of the season in France in July. The two Ferrari drivers were comfortably first and second in the Drivers' Championship. The F2002 (renamed the F2002B) was still competitive at the beginning of 2003, a testament to the strength of the chassis, and Schumacher took the car's last win in the San Marino Grand Prix before it was replaced by the F2003-GA for the next race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the Ferrari F2002 earned 15 wins, 13 further podiums, 11 pole positions and 15 fastest laps, gaining 239 points over the course of its nineteen-race lifespan during the 2002 and 2003 seasons. It won both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships outright in 2002, whilst the 32 points earned in 2003 played a key role in deciding the titles that year too; Ferrari only claimed the Constructors’ crown by fourteen points, whilst the gap between Schumacher and his closest rival was just two points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is an exact replica of the #1 car driven to Scuderia Ferrari’s 150\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Formula 1 victory by Michael Schumacher at the Canadian Grand Prix held on the 9\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of June 2002 at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal. While Williams-BMW’s Juan Pablo Montoya claimed pole position, Michael Schumacher was still a clear favourite for the win, having won five of the previous seven races. Montoya aced the getaway and settled into the lead, whilst Schumacher lost out to teammate Barrichello and dropped to third. Montoya’s efforts to break away on the opening lap were in vain as he locked up at the final chicane and ran wide, gifting the lead to Barrichello. The #2 Ferrari would go on to build an advantage, although Barichello’s main race strategy was in tatters by lap 15, as the BAR-Honda of Jacques Villeneuve suffered engine failure leaving him stranded on the track and causing the safety car to be called upon. Montoya took the opportunity to pit, re-joining in fifth as the Ferraris both stayed out, using his fresh tyres to gain ground on the Ferraris as they waited to make their stops. Schumacher finally made his stop on lap 38, emerging three seconds behind Montoya who was yet to pit for a second time. Montoya would not get the chance to challenge Schumacher for the lead, however, as his engine failed soon after his second stop, allowing the #1 Ferrari to cruise around for the remaining fourteen laps onto a famous milestone for the team in red. It was Schumacher’s 59\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e career win.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note that the images above contain blurred sponsor graphics due to licensing restrictions agreed with the manufacturer. The logos are not blurred on the physical model. Please\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@amalgam.com\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003econtact our sales team\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto see fully detailed photos of the Ferrari F2002.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ferrari F2002 is limited to just 50 pieces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Schumacher","offer_id":40249581142098,"sku":"M0518-016-SC1","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Barrichello","offer_id":40249581174866,"sku":"M0518-016-SC2","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/3-4angle3000x2000Edit.jpg?v=1678355099"},{"product_id":"ferrari-sf21","title":"Ferrari SF21 - 2021 Season Livery","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 50 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth Leclerc and Sainz versions available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 71 cms\/28 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 2500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 250 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by Scuderia Ferrari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiloted by Scuderia Ferrari’s youngest driver line-up since 1968, the SF21 was Ferrari’s competitor for the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season. In the hands of Monegasque racer Charles Leclerc and Spaniard Carlos Sainz, who between them averaged just 25 years and 3 days old at the first race of the season, the SF21 earned almost two and a half times as many points as the team scored in 2020. The 67th single seater to originate from Maranello, the SF21 was a direct evolution of the previous year’s SF1000 chassis, as dictated by the new regulations after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted teams to agree to a series of cost-reducing measures in 2020, including a postponement of the new regulations until 2022 and a majority freeze of the current rules, thus limiting the opportunities for change in many areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeams were permitted to use two development tokens for major upgrades, which Ferrari chose to focus at the tail end of the car, developing a new gearbox and rear suspension system. This, in addition to the unrestricted development on engines over the winter, led to a much tighter rear end over the previous SF1000. The engineers were able to completely reinvent the layout of the SF21’s 065\/6 1600cc V6 power unit, increasing its level of thermal efficiency and optimising the hybrid system and its electronics. Meanwhile, work outside aerodynamic development could still progress, allowing the team to make some minor changes to the rest of the car. Improvements were made to the cooling system, increasing the effectiveness of the central radiator, and the body was revised to create higher downwash. The SF21 also featured a revised front wing and new concept nose, while the team also updated the car's transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SF21’s livery was also subtly updated, blending two shades of red for the 2021 car. At the rear was the burgundy red seen on the SF1000 at Ferrari’s 1000th Grand Prix, reminiscent of the burgundy red of the very first Ferrari, the 125 S. Further forward, it transformed into the modern Ferrari red that has adorned Ferraris in more recent years. Visually, the colours sought to point towards the challenges of the future, while not forgetting Ferrari’s unique roots and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SF21 was a strong performer as Ferrari looked to bounce back after a hugely disappointing 2020 season. Sainz claimed an impressive four podiums throughout his debut season with the Scuderia, taking second position at the Monaco Grand Prix and third in Hungary, Russia and Abu Dhabi. Leclerc was the closest of the duo to winning a race in 2021, being overtaken by a charging Lewis Hamilton just two laps from the end of the British Grand Prix, instead earning his sole podium of the year. Despite close rivals McLaren’s strong performances, the cool consistency of the SF21 and its driver duo saw Ferrari finish nigh on 50 points above the British team to convincingly take third in the Constructors’ Championship. Sainz and Leclerc only failed to finish in the top ten on six occasions between them whilst, as a team, Ferrari only failed to record points at one of the 22 races, at the French Grand Prix. The SF21 recorded just one retirement, which was due to a collision at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and one non-start: Leclerc’s car suffered driveshaft damage from crashing at the end of a tense qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix in Monaco. He initially claimed pole position, though sadly was unable to begin his home race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the Ferrari SF21 earned five podiums, two fastest laps and scored 323.5 points, achieving third place in the Constructors’ Championship. Sainz and Leclerc recorded 164.5 and 159 points, earning fifth and seventh places in the Drivers’ Championships respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Ferrari SF21, as raced during the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Scuderia Ferrari regarding original CAD data, finishes and paint codes. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a part of the 2021 Ferrari SF21 Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/ferrari-sf21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/ferrari-sf21\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eDiscover the Ferrari SF21 Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Charles Leclerc","offer_id":40249582059602,"sku":"M6171-LEC","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carlos Sainz","offer_id":40249582092370,"sku":"M6171-SNZ","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF7521.jpg?v=1707394622"},{"product_id":"ferrari-sf21-1-18","title":"Ferrari SF21 - 2021 Season Livery","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoth Leclerc and Sainz versions available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:18 scale model, over 27 cms\/10 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 800 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by Scuderia Ferrari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePiloted by Scuderia Ferrari’s youngest driver line-up since 1968, the SF21 was Ferrari’s competitor for the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season. In the hands of Monegasque racer Charles Leclerc and Spaniard Carlos Sainz, who between them averaged just 25 years and 3 days old at the first race of the season, the SF21 earned almost two and a half times as many points as the team scored in 2020. The 67th single seater to originate from Maranello, the SF21 was a direct evolution of the previous year’s SF1000 chassis, as dictated by the new regulations after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted teams to agree to a series of cost-reducing measures in 2020, including a postponement of the new regulations until 2022 and a majority freeze of the current rules, thus limiting the opportunities for change in many areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeams were permitted to use two development tokens for major upgrades, which Ferrari chose to focus at the tail end of the car, developing a new gearbox and rear suspension system. This, in addition to the unrestricted development on engines over the winter, led to a much tighter rear end over the previous SF1000. The engineers were able to completely reinvent the layout of the SF21’s 065\/6 1600cc V6 power unit, increasing its level of thermal efficiency and optimising the hybrid system and its electronics. Meanwhile, work outside aerodynamic development could still progress, allowing the team to make some minor changes to the rest of the car. Improvements were made to the cooling system, increasing the effectiveness of the central radiator, and the body was revised to create higher downwash. The SF21 also featured a revised front wing and new concept nose, while the team also updated the car's transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SF21’s livery was also subtly updated, blending two shades of red for the 2021 car. At the rear was the burgundy red seen on the SF1000 at Ferrari’s 1000th Grand Prix, reminiscent of the burgundy red of the very first Ferrari, the 125 S. Further forward, it transformed into the modern Ferrari red that has adorned Ferraris in more recent years. Visually, the colours sought to point towards the challenges of the future, while not forgetting Ferrari’s unique roots and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SF21 was a strong performer as Ferrari looked to bounce back after a hugely disappointing 2020 season. Sainz claimed an impressive four podiums throughout his debut season with the Scuderia, taking second position at the Monaco Grand Prix and third in Hungary, Russia and Abu Dhabi. Leclerc was the closest of the duo to winning a race in 2021, being overtaken by a charging Lewis Hamilton just two laps from the end of the British Grand Prix, instead earning his sole podium of the year. Despite close rivals McLaren’s strong performances, the cool consistency of the SF21 and its driver duo saw Ferrari finish nigh on 50 points above the British team to convincingly take third in the Constructors’ Championship. Sainz and Leclerc only failed to finish in the top ten on six occasions between them whilst, as a team, Ferrari only failed to record points at one of the 22 races, at the French Grand Prix. The SF21 recorded just one retirement, which was due to a collision at the Hungarian Grand Prix, and one non-start: Leclerc’s car suffered driveshaft damage from crashing at the end of a tense qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix in Monaco. He initially claimed pole position, though sadly was unable to begin his home race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall, the Ferrari SF21 earned five podiums, two fastest laps and scored 323.5 points, achieving third place in the Constructors’ Championship. Sainz and Leclerc recorded 164.5 and 159 points, earning fifth and seventh places in the Drivers’ Championships respectively.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model of the Ferrari SF21, as raced during the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Scuderia Ferrari regarding original CAD data, finishes and paint codes. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a part of the 2021 Ferrari SF21 Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" title=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/ferrari-sf21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/ferrari-sf21\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the Ferrari SF21 Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Charles Leclerc","offer_id":40249582125138,"sku":"M6176-LEC","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carlos Sainz","offer_id":40249582157906,"sku":"M6176-SNZ","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF6164CENTRED.jpg?v=1641553084"},{"product_id":"red-bull-rb16b-baku","title":"Red Bull Racing Honda RB16B - 2021 Baku Grand Prix","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 50 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced by Sergio Pérez at the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 69 cms\/27 inches long \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 2500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 250 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by Red Bull Racing Honda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car that delivered a first championship since 2013, the Red Bull Racing Honda RB16B was an evolution of the double race winning RB16 of the 2020 season. Piloted by Dutch favourite Max Verstappen, in his sixth year with the team, and Mexican Sergio Pérez, who joined from Racing Point, the RB16B proved its mettle, taking the fight to the hybrid-era dominating Mercedes team. Though the team would ultimately be unsuccessful in its Constructors’ title aspirations, Verstappen emerged victorious against the reigning Drivers’ Champion Lewis Hamilton in an intense season-long battle that came down to the final lap at the final race in Abu Dhabi. It was a season filled with drama, on-track action and controversy, in which Verstappen was ultimately crowned the first Dutch World Champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RB16B was based on the same chassis as the 2020 car, as dictated by the 2021 regulations after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted teams to agree to a series of cost-reducing measures, including a postponement of the new regulations and a majority freeze of the current rules. However, though the car shared its name and under-structure with the previous season’s car, the team had made general refinements in every component. Aerodynamic improvements were visible on the nose, the car featured new brake ducts for the front discs, and the bargeboards had undergone further development. The car’s floor was reduced by about 100mm towards the rear, as per the regulations. Much of the interest about the Red Bull was focused on the rear of the car, with the team having spent its two development tokens adjusting its gearbox carrier and rear suspension, to improve the car’s aerodynamics at the rear end, something of particular importance with the regulation changes made to reduce downforce. The only major difference that could be seen with the naked eye on the rear wing was a new single central pylon support. The 2020 RB16 broke Red Bull tradition with a double-supported rear wing, but with the RB16B the team returned to a more familiar concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real beating heart of the RB16B was the 2021 power unit: the Honda RA621H. After their announcement that they will be leaving Formula 1 at the end of the season, the Japanese manufacturer implemented all their scheduled 2022 changes into the 2021 power unit in an attempt to equalise the performance of their unsurpassed Mercedes competitor. Some features of the RA621H included a notably lowered and more compact camshaft layout, a different valve angle and shorter cylinder bore spacing than its predecessor, effectively creating a significantly smaller engine with a lower centre of gravity. From 2022 onwards, Red Bull managed their own engine development within a new “Red Bull Powertrain” department.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe opening races in Bahrain and Imola set the scene for the season, with two thrilling battles for victory between Verstappen and Hamilton, winning a race apiece. Momentum swung back towards Hamilton and Mercedes in Portugal and Spain, though Verstappen still claimed second place at both to keep on the pressure. Verstappen dominated in Monaco, propelling the Dutchman and his team into first position in their respective Championships. Pérez, meanwhile, scored respectable points in the opening races for his new team, finishing fourth twice and fifth another two times. Verstappen led the standings, for the first time in his career, going into Azerbaijan. His RB16B was dominant, right until a tyre explosion caused him to suffer a terrifying retirement, as he was catapulted into a wall at speed. Hamilton suffered his own brake issues at the restart, leaving the door wide open for Pérez to earn his maiden victory for Red Bull. Verstappen extended his advantage over the first triple-header with a hat-trick of wins of varying styles, beginning with a two-stop strategy in France – passing Hamilton with one lap left – before doubling up in the Styrian Grand Prix, where he led all 71 laps, and dominating once again at the same circuit in Austria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe British Grand Prix at Silverstone hosted the sport’s first-ever Sprint, which saw Verstappen earn pole position after a move on Hamilton into the first corner. However, due the subsequent race, the rivalry between the duo would explode. Battling straight off the line, the pair tussled through the first eight corners before Hamilton attempted an aggressive pass through the inside of the fast Copse corner and contact sent Verstappen spinning hard into the barriers and out of the race. Considered by many to be a racing incident, the stewards decided Hamilton was predominantly to blame, though he shrugged off his punishment for a late victory. The fallout, however, spiralled. The rivalry would never be the same. Pérez struggled through the weekend, having crashed in the sprint race and started the race from the pit lane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hungarian GP saw carnage on the opening lap as Valtteri Bottas ploughed into Lando Norris, who hit Verstappen as a result, causing significant damage to the Red Bull. The Dutchman persevered unlike his teammate, who retired also being collected by Bottas, and salvaged ninth position. After the summer break, Verstappen claimed a controversial victory at a shortened Belgian Grand Prix, before claiming an emphatic triumph in front of an adoring home crowd at Zandvoort. The drama reignited at Monza in race fourteen of the season, as Verstappen and Hamilton collided again, triggering a double retirement. This time, Verstappen was adjudged the aggressor and was punished with a three-place grid penalty for the subsequent race in Russia. There, he recovered from the back of the grid to claim second position. Pérez struggled over these three races, only earning three points thanks to an eighth-place finish in Zandvoort and a ninth in Sochi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerstappen outscored Hamilton in Turkey, and then took consecutive victories in the USA and Mexico, gaining a 19-point lead in the Championship. Pérez hit his best form for the season with three consecutive third place finishes, meaning Red Bull were just a single point behind Mercedes, with four races to go. Hamilton and Mercedes were not ready to give up, and responded with three straight victories in Brazil, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. These races were not without their controversy, Hamilton colliding with Verstappen in Jeddah to name one, but all culminated in the rivals heading into the final race level in the standings, for the first time in nearly 50 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVerstappen took a brilliant pole position at Yas Marina but, as was the case for much of the season, would share the front row with Hamilton. In another provocative contest, no action was deemed necessary when Hamilton cut Turn 6 to avoid\/stay ahead of Verstappen but Sergio Perez's heroic tactical defending helped Verstappen keep in touch with Hamilton, whose pace advantage on the day was undeniable. However, in an ending fit for this most chaotic and captivating of seasons, that all changed when the Safety Car emerged late on, allowing Verstappen to pit again and attack Hamilton on the final lap of the season, the Dutchman passing at Turn 5 to close out victory and, with it, the 2021 Drivers' title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the Red Bull RB1B6 earned eleven wins, twelve further podiums, ten pole positions and eight fastest laps, scoring 585.5 points and winning the 2021 Drivers’ Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Red Bull Racing RB16B is as raced at the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2021 by Sergio Pérez at Baku City Circuit on the 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of June 2021. Pérez took his first victory as a Red Bull driver, surviving a late-race battle with the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton, after a late red flag restart brought about by a dramatic puncture that deprived Max Verstappen of an almost certain victory. After a frenzied qualifying session that saw the red flag waved four times across the three periods, a joint record, the team lined up with Verstappen third and Pérez in seventh. A fantastic start by Pérez saw him quickly pass Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz and AlphaTauri’s Pierre Gasly into P4. Over the following laps, Hamilton, Verstappen and Pérez all overtook the polesitter Charles Leclerc in his Ferrari, before the first round of pit stops began. A swift pit stop saw Verstappen pass Hamilton, whilst Pérez posted in the fastest lap of the race so far and, despite suffering a slow four second pit stop, still emerged ahead of the Mercedes in P2. The race then settled and, for the next 15 laps at least, Verstappen steadily built up a small gap in the lead whilst Pérez maintained his distance ahead of Hamilton. On lap 30 though, the Aston Martin of Lance Stroll suffered a rear left puncture, catapulting his car into the wall and necessitating a safety car period. The restart went smoothly for the Red Bulls, though Hamilton remained on their tails. The team was five laps from its first 1-2 victory since 2016 until, on lap 46, lightning struck twice. Verstappen’s rear left tyre failed and his car was pitched into the wall, scattering pieces of debris across the track. The race was quickly red flagged. After a thirty-five-minute delay, the race resumed from a standing start. At the restart, Hamilton made the best start from P2 but in his eagerness, locked up his tyres on the approach to the first corner and slid down the escape road. Pérez would finally seal his maiden Red Bull victory two laps later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Red Bull Racing Honda regarding original CAD data, finishes and paint codes. 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Piloting the MCL35M was one of the most competitive driver line-ups in the sport, with 21-year-old British driver Lando Norris, in his third season in Formula 1 with the team, joined by Australian seven-time race winner Daniel Ricciardo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCL35 was effectively redesigned, despite most of the regulations being frozen in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Given that McLaren had already signed a contract to use Mercedes-AMG engines in 2021 before the decision to reuse 2020 chassis was made, it received special dispensation – subject to FIA inspection – to modify its chassis to accommodate the new engine and energy store, which required a complete redesign of the car’s architecture. The 1600cc V6 Mercedes-AMG M12 E Performance power unit was integrated into the design of the MCL35M by McLaren with the support of Mercedes High Performance Powertrains. It represented one of several key changes to the car as part of its evolution into the MCL35M, replacing the previous Renault E-Tech 20. Despite switching engines, McLaren did not switch gearboxes and so the team’s engineers needed to create their own, along with updated fuel, hydraulic, electrical and cooling systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheelbase of the car was lengthened, as the gearbox bell housing had to be extended to accommodate the Mercedes engine. The aerodynamic potential of the MCL35M could not be maximised due to the FIA's 2021 token system, leading McLaren to implement most aerodynamic upgrades for the switch in the 2020 season ahead of the homologation cut-off date, such as the car’s nosecone. The team focused its efforts on reducing the impact of the 2021 regulations on downforce, which necessitated removal of front downforce to rebalance the car. Many of the changes in bodywork shape were dictated by the engine installation but others are just continued development, based on the team’s learnings from the 2020 season and down to the changes in the regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a decent showing in pre-season testing, setting several fastest laps without any major reliability issues, the team started the season well, scoring points regularly. Norris finished in fourth position at the opening race in Bahrain, quickly following it up with a third-place podium at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, where he narrowly lost out to the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages. Fifth and eighth placed finishes followed in Portugal and Spain before Norris earned a second podium finishing, claiming third in the Monaco Grand Prix after a holding off the advancing Red Bull of Sergio Pérez on the narrow street circuit. Ricciardo struggled to match his British teammate’s early performances but was initially scoring consistent points for the team. In Portugal, the Australian driver recovered from a poor qualifying, where he started sixteenth on the grid, to finish nineth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy round six in Azerbaijan, it was clear that McLaren’s closest rival in the battle for third in the Constructors’ Championship would be Ferrari. The Italians briefly passed their British rival after Baku, despite Norris and Ricciardo finishing in fifth and ninth places, though the team from Woking regained the lead after a stronger showing in France as Ferrari struggled with tyre degradation. This game of leapfrog would continue for the rest of the season. Ricciardo failed to score any points in the Styrian Grand Prix, suffering from power unit issues, whilst Norris recorded his third consecutive fifth place finish. At the following Austrian Grand Prix, Norris earned his career-best qualifying result, starting the race in second after setting a time only 0.048 seconds from polesitter Max Verstappen. He finished the race third, recovering from a penalty to overtake Hamilton on lap 52. A strong showing of fourth and fifth at the British Grand Prix added more points to the tally. The team suffered huge misfortune at the following Hungarian Grand Prix: both drivers were caught up in the carnage on the opening lap as the Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas ploughed into Lando Norris, leading to his retirement, and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll collided with Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari who was himself forced into Ricciardo, spinning the Australian and damaging his car. It was to be McLaren’s only non-points scoring weekend of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe duo looked quick at the Belgian Grand Prix after the summer break, with Ricciardo qualifying fourth. Norris set the fastest times in Q1 and Q2 before losing control at Eau Rogue and crashing heavily. Substantial rain prevented the race from starting and the results were drawn from the end of the first lap, giving Ricciardo fourth position and Norris fourteenth. A tough race followed in the Netherlands, where the team scored just a single point, but the drivers bounced back in style at Monza. After sprint qualifying and polesitter Bottas taking an engine penalty, Ricciardo started second and Norris fourth, in the perfect position to take advantage when title rivals Verstappen and Hamilton collided on lap 25. Ricciardo claimed the fastest lap on the race on the final lap and led Norris home to claim McLaren's first one-two finish since the 2010 Canadian Grand Prix and first win since the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix. Norris followed this fantastic result with took a pole position, the first in his career, at the next race in Russia. He led much of the race but devastatingly lost the lead with just two laps left as he aquaplaned off the track, just moments after disagreeing with his team’s calls to switch him to intermediate tyres. Ricciardo, however, had switched tyres earlier and claimed fourth position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, McLaren’s season started to fade. After Russia, McLaren held an eighteen lead over Ferrari, but the Italians regained the advantage after Mexico, creating a points buffer McLaren finally could not overcome. Norris continued to score points, but never finished higher than seventh in the final seven races of the season. Ricciardo finished fifth twice but failed to score any further points. McLaren scored 73 more points than they did in 2020 but were ultimately defeated by a resurgent Ferrari, bouncing back from their previous disappointing campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the McLaren MCL35 earned one victory, four further podiums, one pole position and two fastest laps, scoring 275 points and finishing fourth in the Constructors’ Championship. Norris and Ricciardo finished sixth and eighth in the Drivers’ Championship respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of McLaren MCL35M is as raced at the Formula 1 Grand Prix De Monaco 2021 in its one-off Gulf Oil International-inspired livery by Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo on the 23\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e of May. In a rather uneventful race, Norris scored his third career podium, coming home in third position. After qualifying fifth, Norris took advantage of Charles Leclerc’s mistake and subsequent pre-race withdrawal and Mercedes’ mechanical misfortunes during Valtteri Bottas’ pit-stop which forced the Finn’s retirement. With ten laps to go, Norris reported that the car felt undriveable on the Hard tyres, while the Red Bull of Sergio Pérez was beginning to chase him down. The gap dropped to just 1.5s as Norris ordered radio silence, settling his pace and ultimately holding off the Mexican for his second podium of the season. Ricciardo finished thirteenth, at a track notorious for its overtaking difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCL35M exhibited an evocative retro livery, which celebrated the deep-rooted and successful racing partnership between McLaren Racing and Gulf Oil International and marked the return of Formula 1 to one of the most iconic racetracks following the Covid-19 lockdowns. McLaren and Gulf revived their long-standing collaboration in July 2020 when the team announced the brand’s return as an official partner. The iconic blue colourway livery with the orange stripe is a tribute to Gulf’s timeless design while reflecting a racing connection that began in the days of team founder Bruce McLaren. Norris and Ricciardo sported matching race suits, while the race team followed suit. The drivers also wore matching race helmets with bespoke retro designs, which were raffled for the team’s mental health charity partner, Mind, after the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of McLaren Racing regarding original CAD data, finishes and paint codes. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe McLaren MCL35M is limited to just 50 pieces at 1:8 scale. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a part of the 2021 McLaren MCL35 Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/mclaren-mcl35m\" title=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/mclaren-mcl35m\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eDiscover the McLaren MCL35M Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Lando Norris","offer_id":40249582387282,"sku":"M6186-M4N","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Daniel Ricciardo","offer_id":40249582420050,"sku":"M6186-M3R","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF5992.jpg?v=1648574312"},{"product_id":"mclaren-mcl35m-monaco-1-18","title":"McLaren MCL35M - 2021 Monaco Grand Prix","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 500 pieces\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced by Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo at the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco on the 23\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e of May 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:18 scale model, over 31 cms\/12 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 800 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by McLaren Racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/U9Ugsa4ZUzg\" height=\"315\" width=\"100%\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn evolution of the MCL35, a car that helped the team to third in the Constructors’ Championship in 2020 – its best performance in eight years, the McLaren MCL35M was McLaren Racing’s challenger for the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Piloting the MCL35M was one of the most competitive driver line-ups in the sport, with 21-year-old British driver Lando Norris, in his third season in Formula 1 with the team, joined by Australian seven-time race winner Daniel Ricciardo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCL35 was effectively redesigned, despite most of the regulations being frozen in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Given that McLaren had already signed a contract to use Mercedes-AMG engines in 2021 before the decision to reuse 2020 chassis was made, it received special dispensation – subject to FIA inspection – to modify its chassis to accommodate the new engine and energy store, which required a complete redesign of the car’s architecture. The 1600cc V6 Mercedes-AMG M12 E Performance power unit was integrated into the design of the MCL35M by McLaren with the support of Mercedes High Performance Powertrains. It represented one of several key changes to the car as part of its evolution into the MCL35M, replacing the previous Renault E-Tech 20. Despite switching engines, McLaren did not switch gearboxes and so the team’s engineers needed to create their own, along with updated fuel, hydraulic, electrical and cooling systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheelbase of the car was lengthened, as the gearbox bell housing had to be extended to accommodate the Mercedes engine. The aerodynamic potential of the MCL35M could not be maximised due to the FIA's 2021 token system, leading McLaren to implement most aerodynamic upgrades for the switch in the 2020 season ahead of the homologation cut-off date, such as the car’s nosecone. The team focused its efforts on reducing the impact of the 2021 regulations on downforce, which necessitated removal of front downforce to rebalance the car. Many of the changes in bodywork shape were dictated by the engine installation but others are just continued development, based on the team’s learnings from the 2020 season and down to the changes in the regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a decent showing in pre-season testing, setting several fastest laps without any major reliability issues, the team started the season well, scoring points regularly. Norris finished in fourth position at the opening race in Bahrain, quickly following it up with a third-place podium at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, where he narrowly lost out to the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages. Fifth and eighth placed finishes followed in Portugal and Spain before Norris earned a second podium finishing, claiming third in the Monaco Grand Prix after a holding off the advancing Red Bull of Sergio Pérez on the narrow street circuit. Ricciardo struggled to match his British teammate’s early performances but was initially scoring consistent points for the team. In Portugal, the Australian driver recovered from a poor qualifying, where he started sixteenth on the grid, to finish nineth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy round six in Azerbaijan, it was clear that McLaren’s closest rival in the battle for third in the Constructors’ Championship would be Ferrari. The Italians briefly passed their British rival after Baku, despite Norris and Ricciardo finishing in fifth and ninth places, though the team from Woking regained the lead after a stronger showing in France as Ferrari struggled with tyre degradation. This game of leapfrog would continue for the rest of the season. Ricciardo failed to score any points in the Styrian Grand Prix, suffering from power unit issues, whilst Norris recorded his third consecutive fifth place finish. At the following Austrian Grand Prix, Norris earned his career-best qualifying result, starting the race in second after setting a time only 0.048 seconds from polesitter Max Verstappen. He finished the race third, recovering from a penalty to overtake Hamilton on lap 52. A strong showing of fourth and fifth at the British Grand Prix added more points to the tally. The team suffered huge misfortune at the following Hungarian Grand Prix: both drivers were caught up in the carnage on the opening lap as the Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas ploughed into Lando Norris, leading to his retirement, and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll collided with Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari who was himself forced into Ricciardo, spinning the Australian and damaging his car. It was to be McLaren’s only non-points scoring weekend of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe duo looked quick at the Belgian Grand Prix after the summer break, with Ricciardo qualifying fourth. Norris set the fastest times in Q1 and Q2 before losing control at Eau Rogue and crashing heavily. Substantial rain prevented the race from starting and the results were drawn from the end of the first lap, giving Ricciardo fourth position and Norris fourteenth. A tough race followed in the Netherlands, where the team scored just a single point, but the drivers bounced back in style at Monza. After sprint qualifying and polesitter Bottas taking an engine penalty, Ricciardo started second and Norris fourth, in the perfect position to take advantage when title rivals Verstappen and Hamilton collided on lap 25. Ricciardo claimed the fastest lap on the race on the final lap and led Norris home to claim McLaren's first one-two finish since the 2010 Canadian Grand Prix and first win since the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix. Norris followed this fantastic result with took a pole position, the first in his career, at the next race in Russia. He led much of the race but devastatingly lost the lead with just two laps left as he aquaplaned off the track, just moments after disagreeing with his team’s calls to switch him to intermediate tyres. Ricciardo, however, had switched tyres earlier and claimed fourth position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, McLaren’s season started to fade. After Russia, McLaren held an eighteen lead over Ferrari, but the Italians regained the advantage after Mexico, creating a points buffer McLaren finally could not overcome. Norris continued to score points, but never finished higher than seventh in the final seven races of the season. Ricciardo finished fifth twice but failed to score any further points. McLaren scored 73 more points than they did in 2020 but were ultimately defeated by a resurgent Ferrari, bouncing back from their previous disappointing campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the McLaren MCL35 earned one victory, four further podiums, one pole position and two fastest laps, scoring 275 points and finishing fourth in the Constructors’ Championship. Norris and Ricciardo finished sixth and eighth in the Drivers’ Championship respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model of McLaren MCL35M is as raced at the Formula 1 Grand Prix De Monaco 2021 in its one-off Gulf Oil International-inspired livery by Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo on the 23\u003csup\u003erd\u003c\/sup\u003e of May. In a rather uneventful race, scored his third career podium, coming home in third position. After qualifying fifth, Norris took advantage of Charles Leclerc’s mistake and subsequent pre-race withdrawal and Mercedes’ mechanical misfortunes during Valtteri Bottas’ pit-stop which forced the Finn’s retirement. With ten laps to go, Norris reported that the car felt undriveable on the Hard tyres, while the Red Bull of Sergio Pérez was beginning to chase him down. The gap dropped to just 1.5s as Norris ordered radio silence, settling his pace and ultimately holding off the Mexican for his second podium of the season. Ricciardo finished thirteenth, at a track notorious for its overtaking difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCL35M exhibited an evocative retro livery, which celebrated the deep-rooted and successful racing partnership between McLaren Racing and Gulf Oil International and marked the return of Formula 1 to one of the most iconic racetracks following the Covid-19 lockdowns. McLaren and Gulf revived their long-standing collaboration in July 2020 when the team announced the brand’s return as an official partner. The iconic blue colourway livery with the orange stripe is a tribute to Gulf’s timeless design while reflecting a racing connection that began in the days of team founder Bruce McLaren. Norris and Ricciardo sported matching race suits, while the race team followed suit. The drivers also wore matching race helmets with bespoke retro designs, which were raffled for the team’s mental health charity partner, Mind, after the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of McLaren Racing regarding original CAD data, finishes and paint codes. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe McLaren MCL35M is limited to just 500 pieces at 1:18 scale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a part of the 2021 McLaren MCL35 Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/mclaren-mcl35m\" title=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/mclaren-mcl35m\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eDiscover the McLaren MCL35M Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Lando Norris","offer_id":40249582452818,"sku":"M6185-M4N","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Daniel Ricciardo","offer_id":40249582485586,"sku":"M6185-M3R","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF2468.jpg?v=1705941484"},{"product_id":"mclaren-mcl35m-nosecone","title":"McLaren MCL35M Nosecone - 2021 Imola Grand Prix","description":"\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:12 scale model, over 16 cms\/6 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel is removeable from its mounting frame, inspired by the real pit lane\/garage storage rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by McLaren Racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn evolution of the MCL35, a car that helped the team to third in the Constructors’ Championship in 2020 – its best performance in eight years, the McLaren MCL35M was McLaren Racing’s challenger for the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Piloting the MCL35M was one of the most competitive driver line-ups in the sport, with 21-year-old British driver Lando Norris, in his third season in Formula 1 with the team, joined by Australian seven-time race winner Daniel Ricciardo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MCL35 was effectively redesigned, despite most of the regulations being frozen in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Given that McLaren had already signed a contract to use Mercedes-AMG engines in 2021 before the decision to reuse 2020 chassis was made, it received special dispensation – subject to FIA inspection – to modify its chassis to accommodate the new engine and energy store, which required a complete redesign of the car’s architecture. The 1600cc V6 Mercedes-AMG M12 E Performance power unit was integrated into the design of the MCL35M by McLaren with the support of Mercedes High Performance Powertrains. It represented one of several key changes to the car as part of its evolution into the MCL35M, replacing the previous Renault E-Tech 20. Despite switching engines, McLaren did not switch gearboxes and so the team’s engineers needed to create their own, along with updated fuel, hydraulic, electrical and cooling systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wheelbase of the car was lengthened, as the gearbox bell housing had to be extended to accommodate the Mercedes engine. The aerodynamic potential of the MCL35M could not be maximised due to the FIA's 2021 token system, leading McLaren to implement most aerodynamic upgrades for the switch in the 2020 season ahead of the homologation cut-off date, such as the car’s nosecone. The team focused its efforts on reducing the impact of the 2021 regulations on downforce, which necessitated removal of front downforce to rebalance the car. Many of the changes in bodywork shape were dictated by the engine installation but others are just continued development, based on the team’s learnings from the 2020 season and down to the changes in the regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a decent showing in pre-season testing, setting several fastest laps without any major reliability issues, the team started the season well, scoring points regularly. Norris finished in fourth position at the opening race in Bahrain, quickly following it up with a third-place podium at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, where he narrowly lost out to the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages. Fifth and eighth placed finishes followed in Portugal and Spain before Norris earned a second podium finishing, claiming third in the Monaco Grand Prix after a holding off the advancing Red Bull of Sergio Pérez on the narrow street circuit. Ricciardo struggled to match his British teammate’s early performances but was initially scoring consistent points for the team. In Portugal, the Australian driver recovered from a poor qualifying, where he started sixteenth on the grid, to finish nineth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy round six in Azerbaijan, it was clear that McLaren’s closest rival in the battle for third in the Constructors’ Championship would be Ferrari. The Italians briefly passed their British rival after Baku, despite Norris and Ricciardo finishing in fifth and ninth places, though the team from Woking regained the lead after a stronger showing in France as Ferrari struggled with tyre degradation. This game of leapfrog would continue for the rest of the season. Ricciardo failed to score any points in the Styrian Grand Prix, suffering from power unit issues, whilst Norris recorded his third consecutive fifth place finish. At the following Austrian Grand Prix, Norris earned his career-best qualifying result, starting the race in second after setting a time only 0.048 seconds from polesitter Max Verstappen. He finished the race third, recovering from a penalty to overtake Hamilton on lap 52. A strong showing of fourth and fifth at the British Grand Prix added more points to the tally. The team suffered huge misfortune at the following Hungarian Grand Prix: both drivers were caught up in the carnage on the opening lap as the Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas ploughed into Lando Norris, leading to his retirement, and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll collided with Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari who was himself forced into Ricciardo, spinning the Australian and damaging his car. It was to be McLaren’s only non-points scoring weekend of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe duo looked quick at the Belgian Grand Prix after the summer break, with Ricciardo qualifying fourth. Norris set the fastest times in Q1 and Q2 before losing control at Eau Rogue and crashing heavily. Substantial rain prevented the race from starting and the results were drawn from the end of the first lap, giving Ricciardo fourth position and Norris fourteenth. A tough race followed in the Netherlands, where the team scored just a single point, but the drivers bounced back in style at Monza. After sprint qualifying and polesitter Bottas taking an engine penalty, Ricciardo started second and Norris fourth, in the perfect position to take advantage when title rivals Verstappen and Hamilton collided on lap 25. Ricciardo claimed the fastest lap on the race on the final lap and led Norris home to claim McLaren's first one-two finish since the 2010 Canadian Grand Prix and first win since the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix. Norris followed this fantastic result with took a pole position, the first in his career, at the next race in Russia. He led much of the race but devastatingly lost the lead with just two laps left as he aquaplaned off the track, just moments after disagreeing with his team’s calls to switch him to intermediate tyres. Ricciardo, however, had switched tyres earlier and claimed fourth position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom there, McLaren’s season started to fade. After Russia, McLaren held an eighteen lead over Ferrari, but the Italians regained the advantage after Mexico, creating a points buffer McLaren finally could not overcome. Norris continued to score points, but never finished higher than seventh in the final seven races of the season. Ricciardo finished fifth twice but failed to score any further points. McLaren scored 73 more points than they did in 2020 but were ultimately defeated by a resurgent Ferrari, bouncing back from their previous disappointing campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, the McLaren MCL35 earned one victory, four further podiums, one pole position and two fastest laps, scoring 275 points and finishing fourth in the Constructors’ Championship. Norris and Ricciardo finished sixth and eighth in the Drivers’ Championship respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:12 scale model of the McLaren MCL35M nosecone is as raced at the Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio del Made in Italy e dell'Emilia Romagna 2021 by Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy, on the 18\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of April 2021. In a fantastic weekend for McLaren, Norris earned his second career podium in third position, while Ricciardo finished in sixth position in just his second race for the team. Norris could have even started on the front row for the first time in his career had he not breached track limits at the fast Piratella curve, leading to his time being deleted. Instead, he started seventh, just behind his Australian teammate in sixth. Minor contact on a wet opening lap knocked Norris down as far as ninth, but he was able to recover, pass opponents and was soon line astern with Ricciardo, with the pair running in fifth and sixth. A tactical switch of the drivers put the faster Norris in clean air. A calculated pit stop on laps 27 and 28 gained Norris more than 13 seconds and meant he could overtake the Red Bull of Sergio Pérez, who needed to serve a penalty and change a steering wheel during his own stop. On lap 32, the race was red flagged after a high speed collision between Mercedes’ Valtteri Bottas and the Williams of George Russell. At the race’s restart, a bold strategy call was made to put Used Soft tyres on both cars. Norris’ immediate overtake of the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc quickly vindicated the decision, though the tyres soon lost performance and the McLaren duo came under pressure from their pursuers. Norris was eventually passed by a recovering Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages but held off Leclerc to record his second podium finish for the team. Ricciardo resisted the pressure from Alpha Tauri’s Pierre Gasly to come home sixth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of McLaren Racing regarding original CAD data, finishes and paint codes. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not any feature moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a part of the 2021 McLaren MCL35 Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/mclaren-mcl35m\" title=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/mclaren-mcl35m\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eDiscover the McLaren MCL35M Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249582518354,"sku":"M6183","price":330.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF5622_09a022a2-5031-405b-9cc1-9dd139b7729d.jpg?v=1639135817"},{"product_id":"maserati-250f","title":"Maserati 250F - 1957 German Grand Prix - Juan Manuel Fangio","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited Edition of 199 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeak to our \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Us\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003esales team\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e about bespoke commissions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 50 cms\/19 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs developed from the scan of an original 250F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuite possibly the most beautiful Formula 1 car to ever race, and most definitely one of the most iconic post-war race cars, the Maserati 250F was remarkable as much for the longevity of its successful racing career as the list of drivers who graced its steering wheel. The 250F raced at the pinnacles of motorsport in an age of rapid development, debuting in 1954 and still battling hard in 1960, spanning a golden though often difficult and dangerous era of Grand Prix racing. Most famously raced by two of the greats in Grand Prix history, Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss, the 250F is widely considered the definitive front-engine Grand Prix racer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn out of the 2.5 litre regulations new for the 1954 Formula 1 season, the 250F followed the lines of Maserati's Formula 2 racers of 1952 and 1953. Former Ferrari engineers Gioacchino Colombo and Valerio Colotti were lured from Maranello to Modena to work alongside project lead Giulio Alfieri. A simple tubular frame carried the suspension, aluminium body panels and engine. The front suspension was independent by wishbones and coil springs. The rear used a DeDion type axle, made popular by the front engined Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix racers of the 1930s. All in all, the setup was far from revolutionary, but the straightforward design did make it a popular choice with privateers, including a certain Stirling Moss, who purchased one with his race winnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1957, an all-new multi-tubular spaceframe chassis was laid down. It followed the same lines but was considerably lighter and stronger than the much more conventional original. The drum brakes remained, though with improved stopping power and cooling characteristics. The latest version of the straight six engine was carried over but was not mounted off-set in the new ‘Tipo 2’ or ‘T2’ chassis. Work on a brand-new engine with twin overhead camshafts commenced in 1956. An engineering work of art, the 2.5 litre V12 produced 320 bhp at a startling 12,000 rpm. That was a whole 50 bhp more than the straight six. The V12 would only make one racing appearance for the works team, before the cash-strapped marque retired from international racing at the end of the 1957 season. It remained the most powerful car built during the 2.5 litre era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn all, the 250F was entered into 46 Formula 1 World Championship races through a mammoth 277 entries, earning eight victories, eight pole positions and 10 fastest laps. Success was not limited to official events, with race wins coming at Goodwood, Pescara, Pau, Aintree, Oulton Park, Modena, Buenos Aires, Rome and Bordeaux, to name a few. Famous drivers include Fangio and Moss, who took all eight of those official victories, and also Jean Behra, Hans Herrmann, Jo Bonnier, Masten Gregory, Maria Teresa de Filippis, Peter Collins, Roy Salvadori and Luigi Musso. 26 cars were built over the course of the 250F’s five year production span and every car was unique, constructed with differing features as the design evolved. Other cars may have been more successful, but few have ever done it with such style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Maserati 250F is a perfect replica of the car raced to a legendary victory by Juan Manuel Fangio in the German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring on the 4\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e August 1957. Regularly cited as Fangio’s greatest drive, if not the greatest in all racing history, the 46-year old Argentine overturned a deficit of almost a minute to win the race and his fifth World title. Fangio started on pole ahead of the Ferrari of Mike Hawthorn but, whilst the Ferrari would run a traditional non-stop race, the Maserati would be pitting for fresh tyres and fuel. A slow start would see the Argentine drop behind Hawthorn and his teammate Peter Collins, starting from fourth, but Fangio would retake the lead on lead three. He maintained his lead, setting four new lap records in the process, eventually pulling in for his pit stop at the end of lap 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pit stop was a disaster; the mechanic removing the rear left wheel lost the wheel nut under the car, taking half a minute to find it. Fangio entered the pit lane with a 28 second advantage; he left 48 seconds behind Collins in second place, who himself had gone faster than Fangio’s new record. After a couple of laps running in his tyres, Fangio began to mount a charge, gaining as much as a second per mile on lap 15. Setting lap record after lap record, the Argentine reeled in his Ferrari rivals overtaking both on the twenty-first and penultimate lap, holding the British duo to take a race victory by 2.8 seconds that would forever cement his and the 250F’s names in Formula 1 folklore for ever more. Perhaps it was fitting then, that this would be the last victory Fangio would take in Formula 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of the Maserati 250F has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops using CAD developed from a detailed digital scan of an original car. Utilising archive photography and accounts, the model's deep research and development cycle necessitated over 4500 hours of work, and the first prototype model only received approval once Amalgam’s expert technical team were fully satisfied with its accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Maserati 250 is strictly limited to just 199 pieces at 1:8 scale. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249583730770,"sku":"M0648-SC2","price":18495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/M0648-SC2-3Maserati250F_3.jpg?v=1719832410"},{"product_id":"bugatti-type-59-nuvolari-1-18","title":"BUGATTI Type 59 - 1934 Monaco Grand Prix - Nuvolari","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:18 scale model, over 20 cms\/8 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the car raced to fifth position by Tazio Nuvolari in the Monaco Grand Prix on the 2nd of April 1934 at Circuit de Monaco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 800 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal CAD designs created after scanning chassis 59122 in the ownership of Ralph Lauren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchive imagery and paint codes supplied by Bugatti\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate expression of the Bugatti Grand Prix car, the Type 59 was a testament to Ettore and Jean Bugatti’s extraordinarily creative engineering talents. In an era when the art of race car design was arguably superseded by the science, the Type 59 remained competitive despite its continued use of ‘old-fashioned’ mechanics. Though often defeated by its more modern government-funded rivals, its long, low and slender bodywork, have earned it a very special place in Grand Prix history. The Type 59 remains Bugatti’s last successful Grand Prix racer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 59 is generally regarded as an artistic masterpiece: it still retained the heritage from the iconic and all-conquering Type 35, which Ettore Bugatti had designed a decade earlier, but in extending the wheelbase of the new chassis frame, he created a beautiful Grand Prix car with perfect proportions. Under the all-aluminium bodywork lived its straight-eight engine. The power unit was a new development, led by Ettore’s eldest son Jean, not only to power the Type 59 race car but the upcoming Type 57 grand tourer. In Grand Prix specification, it was fitted with twin camshafts, dry sump lubrication and a lightened crankshaft. At its debut the engine displaced 2.8 litres, which was soon supercharged to just under 3.3 litres, and a separate four-speed gearbox was fitted roughly midway between the engine and rear differential for optimal weight distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Type 59’s steel ladder frame chassis was nearly identical to that of its predecessor, the Type 54. Unusually the front and rear axles were constructed from two halves treaded together in the middle, adding some flexibility to the traditional solid axles. Ettore Bugatti favoured the two-seater Grand Prix concept, and the Type 59 was no exception, the driver was offset to right of the car’s centre, and his famed eye for design to exquisite detailing such as the superbly engineered piano-wire spoke wheels. This particular addition was supported by strong mechanics: an aluminium back-plate dealt with the torque from the drive and the braking, whilst the spokes themselves only supported radial loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengthy delays meant that the Type 59 did not debut until late in the 1933 season and the car required modification to compete under the new ’750 kg’ regulations that would come into effect in 1934. The Bugatti was not particularly successful on the track but, although its rivals Auto Union, Mercedes-Benz and Alfa Romeo had made significant innovations with independent suspension and hydraulic brakes, the Type 59 remained competitive, despite its continued use of solid axles and cable operated drum brakes. It won a single major Grand Prix, at Spa in 1934 and, even then, there were many mitigating factors. Bugatti’s German rivals Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union withdrew from the race beforehand (rumoured to be due to issues with Belgian customs authorities at the border) and issues plagued the other competitors, meaning only seven entries started the race, three of which were Type 59s. Bugatti’s remaining major adversary, Alfa Romeo flew into a commanding lead, before both of their entries retired, one due to a crash and the other as the result of a broken oil pipe, leaving the route clear for René Dreyfus and Antonio Brivio to claim a fantastic 1-2 victory for the French marque. The Type 59 did see some more success in minor Grand Prix though: Jean-Pierre Wimille claimed victories at Algiers in 1934 and Deauville in 1936 whilst, in 1935, Robert Benoist won in Picardy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Type 59s are prized collector items and have estimated values in excess of £10 million. Just seven cars were built in Grand Prix configuration, of which four raced for the Bugatti works team and all have survived to this day. Current owners include Ralph Lauren and the industrial designer Marc Newson. One former Grand Prix chassis, converted to a sports car configuration back in the 1930s, sold at auction for £9.5 million in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:18 scale model is based on the car raced to fifth position by Tazio Nuvolari at the Monaco Grand Prix on the 2nd of April 1934 at Circuit de Monaco. Monaco was the first major race to be run with the new 750 kg weight limit and, whilst the Bugatti works team arrived with three cars, a fourth red Type 59 was on loan to Tazio Nuvolari. He entered as a private entrant, although he had full support from the team. Qualifying fifth, Nuvolari was passed off the line by the launching Alfa Romeo of Louis Chiron. After ten laps, Piero Taruffi managed to find a way past Nuvolari only to be immediately re-passed, and this fierce battle came to an abrupt end when the Maserati started to misfire. Coming up to half distance, Nuovlari was falling back from the leading pack and eventually was lapped by Chiron. Pit stops from the cars in front elevated Nuvolari as high as third after around 70 laps, but brake issues necessitated a lengthy stop of his own, dropping him to sixth position. With only a few laps remaining, Nuvolari regained his fifth position after Taruffi’s still misfiring Maserati retired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo create the Type 59, we used our supremely accurate digital scanning on chassis 59122, kindly allowed by its current owner Ralph Lauren, and, with the cooperation of Bugatti, developed this stunningly detailed and precise replica at scale. This fine scale model has been handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of the manufacturer regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. Furthermore, the prototype model has undergone detailed scrutiny by the manufacturer’s engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40249583763538,"sku":"M6021-NUV","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF9556.jpg?v=1710326463"},{"product_id":"red-bull-rb16b-turkey","title":"Red Bull Racing Honda RB16B - 2021 Turkish Grand Prix","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 33 Verstappen and 11 Pérez pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced by Max Verstappen and Sergio Pérez at the Formula 1 Rolex Turkish Grand Prix 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 69 cms\/27 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 2500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 250 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by Red Bull Racing Honda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTHE EDITION OF MAX VERSTAPPEN MODELS HAS NOW SOLD OUT. MODELS OF SERGIO PÉREZ ARE STILL AVAILABLE.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe car that delivered a first championship since 2013, the Red Bull Racing Honda RB16B was an evolution of the double race winning RB16 of the 2020 season. Piloted by Dutch favourite Max Verstappen, in his sixth year with the team, and Mexican Sergio Pérez, who joined from Racing Point, the RB16B proved its mettle, taking the fight to the hybrid-era dominating Mercedes team. Though the team would ultimately be unsuccessful in its Constructors’ title aspirations, Verstappen emerged victorious against the reigning Drivers’ Champion Lewis Hamilton in an intense season-long battle that came down to the final lap at the final race in Abu Dhabi. It was a season filled with drama, on-track action and controversy, in which Verstappen was ultimately crowned the first Dutch World Champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RB16B was based on the same chassis as the 2020 car, as dictated by the 2021 regulations after the COVID-19 pandemic prompted teams to agree to a series of cost-reducing measures, including a postponement of the new regulations and a majority freeze of the current rules. However, though the car shared its name and under-structure with the previous season’s car, the team had made general refinements in every component. Aerodynamic improvements were visible on the nose, the car featured new brake ducts for the front discs, and the bargeboards had undergone further development. The car’s floor was reduced by about 100mm towards the rear, as per the regulations. Much of the interest about the Red Bull was focused on the rear of the car, with the team having spent its two development tokens adjusting its gearbox carrier and rear suspension, to improve the car’s aerodynamics at the rear end, something of particular importance with the regulation changes made to reduce downforce. The only major difference that could be seen with the naked eye on the rear wing was a new single central pylon support. The 2020 RB16 broke Red Bull tradition with a double-supported rear wing, but with the RB16B the team returned to a more familiar concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe real beating heart of the RB16B was the 2021 power unit: the Honda RA621H. After their announcement that they will be leaving Formula 1 at the end of the season, the Japanese manufacturer implemented all their scheduled 2022 changes into the 2021 power unit in an attempt to equalise the performance of their unsurpassed Mercedes competitor. Some features of the RA621H included a notably lowered and more compact camshaft layout, a different valve angle and shorter cylinder bore spacing than its predecessor, effectively creating a significantly smaller engine with a lower centre of gravity. From 2022 onwards, Red Bull managed their own engine development within a new “Red Bull Powertrain” department.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHonouring Honda's vital contribution to Red Bull's success in 2021\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonda announced towards the end of 2020 that the 2021 season would be their last in Formula 1, having returned to the sport to power McLaren back in 2015. They first supplied AlphaTauri back in their Toro Rosso days in 2018, before supplying both Red Bull teams from 2019 onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith their close collaboration coming to a close at the end of the 2021 season, Red Bull were keen to honour the vital contribution Honda have made to their success. Their gratitude was expressed in this special livery for the Turkish GP, taking inspiration from Richie Ginther’s 1965 Mexican Grand Prix-winning Honda RA272. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Turkish Grand Prix 2021 Race\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax Verstappen earned a second place for Red Bull Racing Honda at the Turkish GP, reclaiming him the championship lead. With Sergio Pérez right behind him, the team scored its second double-podium of the year and the first since the French Grand Prix nine races ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was an unexpected result at a circuit where – until race day at least – Red Bull looked to be on the back foot. Sunday's weather threw a curveball into the mix and Verstappen took full advantage. Incessant drizzle kept the circuit damp from the first lap to the chequered flag, so much so that only one lap of the entire race (by Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel) was completed on a dry-weather tyre. For every other driver, the race became one of nursing intermediate tyres on a circuit that wasn't wet enough for full wet Pirelli rubber but not dry enough for slicks. It was akin to walking a tightrope at speeds nudging 300kph in the spray, a task that made for a race that was more mentally draining than physically exhausting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfterwards, Verstappen intimated it wasn't his most exciting afternoon. Asked by David Coulthard in the post-race interviews about the most difficult part of his race, Verstappen laughed and replied: \"staying awake!\" Nevertheless the points made a vital contribution to the outcome of the championship battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Red Bull RB16B - 2021 Turkish Grand Prix is limited to just 33 pieces for Max Verstappen and 11 pieces for Sergio Pérez. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is one in our Red Bull Racing Honda RB16B Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/red-bull-racing-honda-rb16b\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/red-bull-racing-honda-rb16b\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the Red Bull Racing Honda RB16B Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Sergio Pérez","offer_id":41130047471698,"sku":"M6184-TUR-PER","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Max Verstappen","offer_id":40249584123986,"sku":"M6184-TUR-VER","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/files\/DSCF6531.jpg?v=1705577556"},{"product_id":"mclaren-mcl35m-monza","title":"McLaren MCL35M - 2021 Italian Grand Prix","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 50 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced by Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris at the Formula 1 Heineken Gran Premio d'Italia on the 12\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e of September 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 71 cms\/28 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 2500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 250 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by McLaren Racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn evolution of the MCL35, a car that helped the team to third in the Constructors’ Championship in 2020 – its best performance in eight years, the McLaren MCL35M was McLaren Racing’s challenger for the 2021 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Piloting the MCL35M was one of the most competitive driver line-ups in the sport, with 21-year-old British driver Lando Norris, in his third season in Formula 1 with the team, joined by Australian seven-time race winner Daniel Ricciardo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe MCL35 was effectively redesigned, despite most of the regulations being frozen in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Given that McLaren had already signed a contract to use Mercedes-AMG engines in 2021 before the decision to reuse 2020 chassis was made, it received special dispensation – subject to FIA inspection – to modify its chassis to accommodate the new engine and energy store, which required a complete redesign of the car’s architecture. The 1600cc V6 Mercedes-AMG M12 E Performance power unit was integrated into the design of the MCL35M by McLaren with the support of Mercedes High Performance Powertrains. It represented one of several key changes to the car as part of its evolution into the MCL35M, replacing the previous Renault E-Tech 20. Despite switching engines, McLaren did not switch gearboxes and so the team’s engineers needed to create their own, along with updated fuel, hydraulic, electrical and cooling systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe wheelbase of the car was lengthened, as the gearbox bell housing had to be extended to accommodate the Mercedes engine. The aerodynamic potential of the MCL35M could not be maximised due to the FIA's 2021 token system, leading McLaren to implement most aerodynamic upgrades for the switch in the 2020 season ahead of the homologation cut-off date, such as the car’s nosecone. The team focused its efforts on reducing the impact of the 2021 regulations on downforce, which necessitated removal of front downforce to rebalance the car. Many of the changes in bodywork shape were dictated by the engine installation but others are just continued development, based on the team’s learnings from the 2020 season and down to the changes in the regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter a decent showing in pre-season testing, setting several fastest laps without any major reliability issues, the team started the season well, scoring points regularly. Norris finished in fourth position at the opening race in Bahrain, quickly following it up with a third-place podium at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, where he narrowly lost out to the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton in the closing stages. Fifth and eighth placed finishes followed in Portugal and Spain before Norris earned a second podium finishing, claiming third in the Monaco Grand Prix after a holding off the advancing Red Bull of Sergio Pérez on the narrow street circuit. Ricciardo struggled to match his British teammate’s early performances but was initially scoring consistent points for the team. In Portugal, the Australian driver recovered from a poor qualifying, where he started sixteenth on the grid, to finish nineth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy round six in Azerbaijan, it was clear that McLaren’s closest rival in the battle for third in the Constructors’ Championship would be Ferrari. The Italians briefly passed their British rival after Baku, despite Norris and Ricciardo finishing in fifth and ninth places, though the team from Woking regained the lead after a stronger showing in France as Ferrari struggled with tyre degradation. This game of leapfrog would continue for the rest of the season. Ricciardo failed to score any points in the Styrian Grand Prix, suffering from power unit issues, whilst Norris recorded his third consecutive fifth place finish. At the following Austrian Grand Prix, Norris earned his career-best qualifying result, starting the race in second after setting a time only 0.048 seconds from polesitter Max Verstappen. He finished the race third, recovering from a penalty to overtake Hamilton on lap 52. A strong showing of fourth and fifth at the British Grand Prix added more points to the tally. The team suffered huge misfortune at the following Hungarian Grand Prix: both drivers were caught up in the carnage on the opening lap as the Mercedes of Valtteri Bottas ploughed into Lando Norris, leading to his retirement, and Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll collided with Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari who was himself forced into Ricciardo, spinning the Australian and damaging his car. It was to be McLaren’s only non-points scoring weekend of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe duo looked quick at the Belgian Grand Prix after the summer break, with Ricciardo qualifying fourth. Norris set the fastest times in Q1 and Q2 before losing control at Eau Rogue and crashing heavily. Substantial rain prevented the race from starting and the results were drawn from the end of the first lap, giving Ricciardo fourth position and Norris fourteenth. A tough race followed in the Netherlands, where the team scored just a single point, but the drivers bounced back in style at Monza. After sprint qualifying and polesitter Bottas taking an engine penalty, Ricciardo started second and Norris fourth, in the perfect position to take advantage when title rivals Verstappen and Hamilton collided on lap 25. Ricciardo claimed the fastest lap on the race on the final lap and led Norris home to claim McLaren's first one-two finish since the 2010 Canadian Grand Prix and first win since the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix. Norris followed this fantastic result with took a pole position, the first in his career, at the next race in Russia. He led much of the race but devastatingly lost the lead with just two laps left as he aquaplaned off the track, just moments after disagreeing with his team’s calls to switch him to intermediate tyres. Ricciardo, however, had switched tyres earlier and claimed fourth position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom there, McLaren’s season started to fade. After Russia, McLaren held an eighteen lead over Ferrari, but the Italians regained the advantage after Mexico, creating a points buffer McLaren finally could not overcome. Norris continued to score points, but never finished higher than seventh in the final seven races of the season. Ricciardo finished fifth twice but failed to score any further points. McLaren scored 73 more points than they did in 2020 but were ultimately defeated by a resurgent Ferrari, bouncing back from their previous disappointing campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall, the McLaren MCL35 earned one victory, four further podiums, one pole position and two fastest laps, scoring 275 points and finishing fourth in the Constructors’ Championship. Norris and Ricciardo finished sixth and eighth in the Drivers’ Championship respectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model of McLaren MCL35M is as raced by Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris at the Formula 1 Heineken Gran Premio d'Italia on the 12th of September 2021. In a stunning turn of events, Ricciardo led home his teammate Norris to claim McLaren's first one-two finish since the 2010 Canadian Grand Prix and first win since the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix. Initially, Norris qualified fourth and Ricciardo fifth for the second sprint of the season. During sprint qualifying, Ricciardo moved up to third and Norris to fourth after both overtaking Lewis Hamilton at turn two. The duo were both promoted a further place after provisional polesitter Bottas took an engine penalty, putting Ricciardo on the front row alongside Max Verstappen. A fantastic start from the Australian saw him pass Verstappen into the first corner, while Norris defended from Hamilton behind. After the first round of pit stops, Verstappen and Hamilton collided, leaving the McLarens free to challenge for the win. Norris overtook Charles Leclerc, who had taken advantage of pitting under the safety car and closely shadowed Ricciardo to the finish line. It was Ricciardo’s first win since the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix and he rounded the day off perfectly, setting the fastest lap on the race on the final lap. Remarkably this race was the only occasion that a team achieved a 1-2 victory during the 2021 season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe McLaren MCL35M is limited to just 50 pieces at 1:8 scale. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a part of the 2021 McLaren MCL35 Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" title=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/mclaren-mcl35m\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/mclaren-mcl35m\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscover the McLaren MCL35M Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your 1:8 scale collection with one of our elegant, harmonious and handcrafted display cabinets, stands or plinths. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/display-cabinets\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView Display Cabinets for this model \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Daniel Ricciardo","offer_id":40249584320594,"sku":"M6186-I3R","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lando Norris","offer_id":40249584353362,"sku":"M6186-I4N","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/DSCF4024-1.jpg?v=1651748863"},{"product_id":"ferrari-f1-75-bahrain","title":"Ferrari F1-75 - 2022 Bahrain Grand Prix","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 50 pieces per driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz in the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix on the 20th of March 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 70cm\/27 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 2500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 250 hours to build each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by Scuderia Ferrari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFerrari’s competitor for the new era of 2022 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season, the F1-75 was Maranello’s spearhead for their mission to propel themselves back into title contention. In the hands of Monegasque racer Charles Leclerc and Spaniard Carlos Sainz, in their fourth and second seasons respectively with the team, the F1-75 was looking to continue the Scuderia’s progress in the Constructors’ Championship during Formula 1’s longest ever season. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo build the self-labelled ‘brave’ Ferrari, the engineers at Maranello required an open mind to innovate and comply with the new 2022 technical regulations. This was demonstrated most clearly in the car’s dark red bodywork, where the rules allowed the most flexibility, with Ferrari launching the car with uniquely aggressive sidepods. There had been much work on the hybrid power unit during the 2021 season and 2022 pre-season, with a view to create a system with the utmost efficiency in the energy transformation process. Every single part of the engine was reviewed, then replaced or optimised. The power unit’s packaging was now completely different, especially in terms of the cooling. The return of ground effect cars naturally meant a lot of the changes were underneath the car, and the simplified aerodynamics on the top side of the car were quite clear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe name of the F1-75 celebrated of 75 years of Ferrari road cars. Though the Ferrari name precedes Formula 1 with its humble pre-war beginnings as the racing division of Alfa Romeo in the hands of Enzo Ferrari, Enzo Ferrari’s first creation, the 125 S, was built in 1947. The F1-75 was a celebration of the sport’s longest-serving and most successful team. It was designed to win, and ultimately there is no better way to honour Ferrari’s tradition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFerrari's four victory wins in Bahrain, Australia, Great Britain and Austria, as well as a further 16 podiums throughout the year's 22 races, marked an extremely strong resurgence for the team in comparison to the 2021 season. The F1-75 scored an impressive 554 points, 230.5 more than the previous year, earning second position in the Constructors' Championship, runners-up to the dominant Red Bull team. The team also claimed 12 pole positions and 5 fastest laps, Leclerc finished the season second in the Drivers' Championship with 308 points, whilst Sainz earned fifth with 246 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first qualifying sessions of the new season, Leclerc took an impressive pole position 0.123 seconds ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, whilst Sainz started from third, setting a time just 0.006 seconds slower than the Dutchman. All three maintained their positions at the start of the race, Leclerc covering off Verstappen’s advances into Turn 1. Red Bull attempted the undercut on Lap 15, pitting first and cutting down what was a 3.5s deficit to just 0.35s when Leclerc emerged in the lead on Lap 16. This triggered a three-lap battle for the lead, in which Verstappen took the lead three separate times but was unable to hang on against the resilient Leclerc, which only ended after Verstappen locked up into Turn 1 on Lap 19. The second round of pit stops were much more comfortable for the lead Ferrari. On lap 46, the AlphaTauri of Pierre Gasly caught fire, necessitating a safety car and giving Leclerc a free pass to make his third pit stop. The restart, now on Lap 51, saw the Monegasque driver tear off into the distance which Verstappen, now nursing a steering issue, just could not sustain. Sainz, who had remained in third and was holding off the advances of the other Red Bull of Sergio Pérez, capitalised on Verstappen’s woes and took second position, claiming a perfect start for Formula 1’s most prestigious team.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is of the Ferrari F1-75 as raced by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz to a 1-2 victory in the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at Bahrain International Circuit on the 20th of March 2022. This was Ferrari’s first win and 1-2 finish since the 2019 Singapore Grand Prix, and Leclerc’s first win since Monza in 2019. It was also Sainz’s seventh career visit to the podium, and his fifth as a Ferrari driver. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ferrari F1-75 is limited to 50 pieces per driver.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is a part of the 2022 Ferrari F1-75 Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/ferrari-f1-75\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amalgamcollection.com\/collections\/ferrari-f1-75\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eDiscover the Ferrari F1-75 Collection \u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amalgam Collection","offers":[{"title":"Carlos Sainz","offer_id":40249584386130,"sku":"M6213-SC2","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Charles Leclerc","offer_id":40249584418898,"sku":"M6213-SC1","price":8995.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2784\/4966\/products\/20221013_130948_beniCENTRED.jpg?v=1666258806"},{"product_id":"mercedes-w196-monoposto-fangio-weathered","title":"Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto - 1955 British Grand Prix - Fangio - Race Weathered","description":"\u003cli\u003eLimited to just 5 pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs raced by the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio in the 1955 British Grand Prix at Aintree Motor Racing Circuit on the 16th of July 1955\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car at Aintree in 1955\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1:8 scale model, over 50 cms\/19 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade using the finest quality materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 4500 hours to develop the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 450 hours to build and weather each model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt using original drawings and archive photographs supplied by Mercedes-Benz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are excited to present our most recent Race Weathered project at 1:8 scale: the Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto, precisely replicated as raced by the great Juan Manuel Fangio in the 1955 British Grand Prix at Aintree Motor Racing Circuit on the 16th of July 1955. This exclusive edition consists of just five models, each of which will be meticulously hand-painted by the artisans in our Bristol workshop to exhibit every detail of race dirt and oil stains that adorned the car as it reached the chequered flag. Every model will also be accompanied by an archive quality Giclée print of the car mid-corner, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note the imagery above is of the 'clean' model. As soon as we have imagery of the first completed weathered model, we will update accordingly. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most dominant cars to have ever raced at the pinnacle of motorsport, the Mercedes-Benz W196 drove its competitors to despair during the 1954 and 1955 Formula 1 seasons in which it was entered, capturing the only two World Championships in which it competed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMercedes had been absent in Grand Prix racing for twenty years, but a combination of new Formula 1 regulations and a thriving economic turnaround in Germany allowed the Silver Arrows to compete once again. Expectations were high; in the past the Mercedes-Benz racing cars were not only the fastest, but also the most technologically advanced; a showcase of the company's advanced technical capabilities. The W196 did not disappoint. Considering the relatively small displacement of 2.5 litres, the team of engineers, headed by Fritz Nallinger and Rudolf Uhlenhautand, chose a surprising and different format for the long straight eight engine, though this risk soon yielded astonishing results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W196 was the first Formula 1 car to use desmodromic valves to allow the significantly smaller engine to rev higher, as well as the first to use a Bosch-developed fuel injection system, which had already been successfully used on the 300SL racing cars. Adapted from the DB 601 high-performance V12 used on the Messerschmitt Bf 109E fighter, the novel fuel injection system allowed for 257 brake horsepower at the time of its debut, rising to 290 bhp at an impressive 8500 rpm after a year of on-track development. Also carried over from the 300SL was the space-frame chassis, which featured an entirely new approach to chassis building, combining light weight with exceptional rigidity. Sparing no expense, the engineers developed a variety of track specific versions of the W196 with three wheelbases and two interchangeable body styles: the ‘Type Monza’ low-drag streamliner body, designed for high-speed circuits, and the more open-wheel configuration, for the more technical, twisty circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill busy developing the cars, Mercedes missed the first three races of the 1954 season; the belated debut came at the French Grand Prix in Reims, where the streamlined body was immediately right at home. Racing manager Alfred Neubauer hired the – initially reluctant – superstar Juan Manuel Fangio to partner the German duo of Hans Herrmann and Karl Kling, and it was instantly obvious that the German marque’s approach was too much for the Italian and British specialist manufacturers to match. Fangio helped Mercedes to continue a debut-winning tradition by piloting the W196 to a debut victory, a few metres ahead of Kling, whilst Herrmann posted the fastest lap. The open-wheel variant of the W196 debuted two races later in the team’s home Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, after a tougher race at Silverstone. Fangio again was victorious, and would go on to dominate three races in a row, winning at the Swiss and Italian Grands Prix as well. In a relatively poor showing in the final race in Spain, the Argentinian claimed a podium as he finished the season as the World Champion. While Fangio started the season at Alfa Romeo, winning two races with the Italians, his points tally with the W196 alone would have been enough to win him the World Championship title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor 1955, Fangio was joined by a new team-mate, the up-and-coming Stirling Moss, creating a virtually invincible pairing. The Argentine driver started the season on a high by winning his home Grand Prix in soaring temperatures that exhausted most of his opponents. The W196’s lowest moment followed, as it failed to score a single point at Monaco: all three of the entered cars were hampered by reliability problems. Despite the horrifying 1955 Le Mans disaster shortening the Formula 1 season, the W196 completely dominated the remaining four races, finishing first and second in Belgium (Fangio-Moss), the Netherlands (Fangio-Moss) and Italy (Fangio-Taruffi), whilst at the penultimate race in Great Britain, the Mercedes team took a remarkable 1-2-3-4, Moss claiming his first Grand Prix victory ahead of Fangio, Kling and Piero Taruffi. Needless to say, Fangio was crowned champion again with Moss a distant second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaken by the Le Mans accident, Mercedes-Benz left Grand Prix racing at the end of the season for the third time in their history, retiring their almost invincible car after racing for just one year and two months. Overall, the versatile W196's track record was impressive indeed: nine victories, eight pole positions and nine fastest laps in the twelve Grand Prix races in which it was entered, and, of course, Fangio's world titles in 1954 and 1955. It is widely agreed that the only reason the W196 did not win more titles is that the Manufacturers’ Championship was not introduced until 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine 1:8 scale model is of the Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto as raced to second position by the legendary Juan Manuel Fangio during the British Grand Prix at Aintree on the 16th of July 1955. Sir Stirling Moss led home the W196’s finest hour, a dominating 1-2-3-4 finish, ahead of his Argentine companion. Many, including Moss himself, believed that Fangio allowed his British protégé to claim his debut win in front of his home crowd. This was, however, consistently denied by the newly crowned triple World Champion, who claimed that Moss \"was simply faster that day.\" Due to the curtailing of the Formula 1 season in the wake of the Le Mans disaster, Fangio's points advantage over Moss after the race was sufficient to secure his third World Drivers' Championship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model will be handcrafted and finished in our workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Mercedes-Benz regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed us to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. 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