Hot Wheels F1 racing cars launched; Full range of cars and products to come in 2025

RahulNagaraj · 11th October 2024, 17:07

Formula One and Mattel Inc., have announced a global partnership involving the creation of F1-themed racing cars in a 1:64 scale.

The licensing partnership between the two will start off with the release of a special one-of-a-kind F1 scale model before introducing the full range sometime in 2025. The full range will include scale models of all team cars and products.

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The first limited-edition die-cast model introduced to celebrate the partnership features a special Hot Wheels racing livery with the '68' number on the nose. The special scale model also comes with a full metal body, bespoke F1 casting, and even interchangeable tyres.

The Hot Wheels brand will also be seen in various F1 races throughout the 2025 season and beyond.

Hot Wheels scale models are available in over 150 countries. It was the number-one toy item sold globally in 2023, with the company having sold 8 billion cars in over half a century.

Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer, F1, stated, "This exciting collaboration with Mattel will bring together the adrenaline of motor racing and the excitement of toy cars and provide opportunities to see the fine details that go into an F1 car, all in the palm of your hand."

Roberto Stanichi, Executive VP of Hot Wheels, added, "Hot Wheels has always been about nurturing the challenger spirit, so the partnership with Formula 1 is a natural and exciting fit. It will bring two of the largest global fan communities together to share their passion for cars and racing."

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deathwalkr · 11th October 2024, 17:37

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Originally Posted by RahulNagaraj

The full range will include scale models of all team cars and products.

This sounds pretty interesting. Should be pretty cool to own.

Thanks for the news.

NiInJa · 11th October 2024, 18:08

This is awesome news! I was wondering when we would get 1:64 proper metal models. My kid broke the Bburago scale model that I had bought with my first salary

Looking forward to collecting as much as I can now.

Pontiac · 12th October 2024, 00:38

The item is available for pre-ordering. Just pre-ordered one. As per the order confirmation, the item will ship on 06/27/2025.

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RahulNagaraj Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,675 Thanked: 25,322 Times View My Garage	Hot Wheels F1 racing cars launched; Full range of cars and products to come in 2025 Formula One and Mattel Inc., have announced a global partnership involving the creation of F1-themed racing cars in a 1:64 scale. The licensing partnership between the two will start off with the release of a special one-of-a-kind F1 scale model before introducing the full range sometime in 2025. The full range will include scale models of all team cars and products. The first limited-edition die-cast model introduced to celebrate the partnership features a special Hot Wheels racing livery with the '68' number on the nose. The special scale model also comes with a full metal body, bespoke F1 casting, and even interchangeable tyres. The Hot Wheels brand will also be seen in various F1 races throughout the 2025 season and beyond. Hot Wheels scale models are available in over 150 countries. It was the number-one toy item sold globally in 2023, with the company having sold 8 billion cars in over half a century. Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer, F1, stated, "This exciting collaboration with Mattel will bring together the adrenaline of motor racing and the excitement of toy cars and provide opportunities to see the fine details that go into an F1 car, all in the palm of your hand." Roberto Stanichi, Executive VP of Hot Wheels, added, "Hot Wheels has always been about nurturing the challenger spirit, so the partnership with Formula 1 is a natural and exciting fit. It will bring two of the largest global fan communities together to share their passion for cars and racing." Link to Team-BHP news
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NiInJa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pune Posts: 1,184 Thanked: 4,606 Times	Re: Hot Wheels F1 racing cars launched; Full range of cars and products to come in 2025 This is awesome news! I was wondering when we would get 1:64 proper metal models. My kid broke the Bburago scale model that I had bought with my first salary Looking forward to collecting as much as I can now.
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Pontiac BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 125 Thanked: 179 Times View My Garage	Re: Hot Wheels F1 racing cars launched; Full range of cars and products to come in 2025 The item is available for pre-ordering. Just pre-ordered one. As per the order confirmation, the item will ship on 06/27/2025.
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