Formula 1 Models
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Formula 1 Models & F1 Model Kits
Enjoy a favourite Formula 1 team, driver or season through a model you can build or collect. Explore McLaren and Mercedes displays, Ferrari brick builds and compact diecast cars, with chassis identities such as the MP4/4, MCL38, W14 and SF-24 giving each project its own connection to the sport.
Choose an Easy assembly project, a detailed LEGO build for adults or a finished car for your collection. Compare the building format and completed size alongside the team colours, then use the teams, seasons and model-format guide to refine your choice.
Mechanical brick kit · LEGO Technic 42207 Ferrari SF-24
Featured Formula 1 models
Choose a compact Bburago collectible, a Senna-era LEGO Icons display or a substantial Technic Ferrari. These three recommendations span lower-cost collecting, a mid-range building project and a larger mechanical centrepiece.
Best for a low-cost McLaren display
Finished diecast model · 1:43 · Ready-built
Best for a Senna-era building project
Brick display kit · Intermediate
Best for a large Ferrari centrepiece
Mechanical brick kit · 1:8 · Challenging
61 cm long · 24 cm wide
McLaren Formula 1 models and kits
Follow McLaren through finished collecting, pre-painted assembly and a substantial brick build. Norris’s compact MCL38, Piastri’s 1:24 MCL38 kit and the large Technic MCL39 offer three different price points and ways to enjoy the team. Historic Senna choices appear in the historic Formula 1 selection below.
Best for a low-cost McLaren display
Finished diecast model · 1:43 · Ready-built
Bring Lando Norris’s McLaren identity to a compact 1:43 collection. The painted, ready-built MCL38 offers immediate display enjoyment, with its open wheels and papaya livery making an easy-to-recognise addition to a favourite-driver shelf.
Great for pre-painted McLaren assembly
Diecast-and-plastic kit · 1:24 · Easy
Enjoy hands-on construction with Piastri’s MCL38 in 1:24 scale. Snap-and-screw assembly brings the pre-painted parts together, giving an Easy alternative to both a finished diecast car and a longer brick project.
Best for a detailed McLaren mechanism build
Mechanical brick kit · 1:8 · Challenging
61 cm long · 25 cm wide
Build the MCL39 as a large 1:8 McLaren, working through its steering, suspension, gearbox and differential. The removable engine cover and adjustable rear wing give you further details to enjoy once the chassis is ready for display.
Mercedes Formula 1 models and kits
Enjoy Mercedes through a finished George Russell W15, a pre-painted Lewis Hamilton W14 assembly kit or a large Technic W14. The driver, chassis and format give each model a different purpose, from a small desk display to a sustained mechanical building project.
Best for a compact Russell display
Finished diecast model · 1:43 · Ready-built
Enjoy George Russell’s Mercedes-AMG W15 as a completed 1:43 model. The compact format suits a growing grid of favourite drivers, while the Mercedes livery provides a clear connection with the 2024 car.
Best for an Easy pre-painted build
Diecast-and-plastic assembly kit · 1:24 · Easy
Assemble the W14 from pre-painted diecast and plastic components, enjoying a hands-on project without a separate painting stage. The 1:24 format gives the finished Mercedes more shelf presence than a compact 1:43 display.
Best for a large Mercedes engineering build
Mechanical brick kit · 1:8 · Challenging
63 cm long · 26 cm wide
Enjoy a substantial 1:8 Mercedes project with steering, suspension and an opening rear wing. The visible engine mechanism adds interest after construction, while the long, low chassis makes a prominent tribute to the W14.
Ferrari Formula 1 models and kits
Enjoy Ferrari through a small Leclerc collectible, a compact SF-24 brick build or a Schumacher-era Icons presentation. The three recommendations span lower-cost finished collecting, an Easy construction project and a more involved display with a historic driver connection.
Great for a lower-cost Ferrari collectible
Finished diecast · 1:64 · Ready-built
Enjoy a compact 2025 Ferrari driver collectible with Charles Leclerc’s number 16. Hot Wheels Premium’s metal body and chassis, Real Riders wheels and display plinth give this small finished model a collector-led presentation.
Great for a compact Ferrari building project
Brick kit · Easy
Build a smaller SF-24 with LEGO’s guided Speed Champions assembly. The Easy rating, pre-coloured parts and driver minifigure offer an approachable Ferrari project with team graphics to enjoy on the completed display.
Best for a Schumacher-era Ferrari display
Brick display kit · Intermediate
Build a Ferrari F2004 display centred on Michael Schumacher’s racing era. The red open-wheel car and driver presentation create a focused collectible, with the Icons format offering a satisfying balance of construction and finished display character.
Historic Formula 1 models and kits
Explore the contrast between Tyrrell’s six-wheel P34, Williams’ FW14B and McLaren’s MP4/4. Tamiya’s lower-cost 1:20 kit offers detailed painting and assembly, while the two LEGO Icons sets bring Mansell and Senna into the display. Match car, season and driver when choosing a historic racing memory.
Great for a distinctive six-wheel historic build
Plastic kit · 1:20 · Challenging
20.1 cm long × 10.1 cm wide
Assemble the P34’s unusual six-wheel chassis, engine and cockpit in 1:20 scale. The Challenging-rated gluing, painting and decal work make this a focused project for a modeller who enjoys historic Formula 1 engineering.
Great for a Mansell-era display
Brick kit · Intermediate
31 cm long × 15 cm wide × 7 cm high
Bring the Williams FW14B and Nigel Mansell together in a stand-mounted Icons presentation. Working steering, a detailed engine and the accompanying driver display give the Intermediate build an F1-history focus.
Best for a Senna-era building project
Brick display kit · Intermediate
Build the low, wide MP4/4 and present it with Ayrton Senna’s minifigure and display stands. The combination of a recognisable 1988 McLaren and a driver-led presentation gives the finished project a clear historical connection.
Plastic Formula 1 model kits
Enjoy traditional F1 modelling with Tamiya’s 1:20 Tyrrell P34 and Lotus Type 79 or Revell’s 1:24 McLaren Model Set. These Challenging projects make preparing parts, gluing, painting and decals part of the reward. Compare scale and included finishing supplies: the Revell set includes basic paints, glue and a brush.
Great for a distinctive six-wheel historic build
Plastic kit · 1:20 · Challenging
20.1 cm long × 10.1 cm wide
Assemble the P34’s unusual six-wheel chassis, engine and cockpit in 1:20 scale. The Challenging-rated gluing, painting and decal work make this a focused project for a modeller who enjoys historic Formula 1 engineering.
Great for a black-and-gold historic F1 build
Plastic kit · 1:20 · Challenging
22 cm long × 10.8 cm wide
Build the 1978 Type 79 in 1:20 scale with careful chassis, engine and finishing work. Removable front and rear cowling allow the completed model’s structure to remain part of the display experience.
Great for an F1 build with basic finishing supplies
Plastic kit / Model Set · 1:24 · Challenging
Build Hamilton’s 2010 McLaren in 1:24 scale through a Challenging plastic modelling project. The Model Set includes basic paints, glue and a brush, with the car’s silver-and-red presentation providing a purposeful finishing theme.
LEGO Formula 1 model kits
Choose a compact Speed Champions Mercedes, an Icons Williams with Nigel Mansell or a large Technic Ferrari. These three LEGO ranges offer a useful progression in price and construction experience, from an Easy team car to an Intermediate driver presentation and a Challenging mechanical centrepiece.
Great for an Easy Mercedes brick build
Brick kit · Easy
Assemble the W15 through compact Speed Champions construction, with team graphics and a driver minifigure completing the presentation. The Easy-rated build adds a smaller Mercedes project alongside the range’s larger mechanical cars.
Great for a Mansell-era display
Brick kit · Intermediate
31 cm long × 15 cm wide × 7 cm high
Bring the Williams FW14B and Nigel Mansell together in a stand-mounted Icons presentation. Working steering, a detailed engine and the accompanying driver display give the Intermediate build an F1-history focus.
Best for a large Ferrari centrepiece
Mechanical brick kit · 1:8 · Challenging
61 cm long · 24 cm wide
Build Ferrari’s SF-24 through its steering, suspension and gearbox assemblies, then explore the engine beneath the removable cover. The 1:8 format gives the red car a strong display presence and a rewarding sequence of mechanical construction.
Large 1:8 Formula-racing model kits
Enjoy the presence of a large single-seater and the satisfaction of an extended brick build. Compare Reobrix’s lower-cost retro Formula-style racer with named Ferrari SF-24 and Mercedes W14 Technic projects. The LEGO cars are 61–63 cm long; check the exact completed size as well as the listed scale.
Best for a lower-cost large brick racer
Mechanical brick kit · 1:8 · Challenging
Listed 46 cm long · 20.5 cm wide
Enjoy an extensive brick build with a low, retro single-seater shape and exposed wheels. Reobrix’s red Formula-style racer offers a design-led alternative within the large-scale range, with a substantial finished model to display after assembly.
Best for a large Ferrari centrepiece
Mechanical brick kit · 1:8 · Challenging
61 cm long · 24 cm wide
Build Ferrari’s SF-24 through its steering, suspension and gearbox assemblies, then explore the engine beneath the removable cover. The 1:8 format gives the red car a strong display presence and a rewarding sequence of mechanical construction.
Best for a large Mercedes engineering build
Mechanical brick kit · 1:8 · Challenging
63 cm long · 26 cm wide
Enjoy a substantial 1:8 Mercedes project with steering, suspension and an opening rear wing. The visible engine mechanism adds interest after construction, while the long, low chassis makes a prominent tribute to the W14.
1:43 diecast Formula 1 models
Create a compact collection around favourite drivers with painted Bburago models. Norris’s MCL38, Antonelli’s W16 and Hamilton’s W14 each bring a different team-and-season connection. Their finished 1:43 format makes them easy to arrange together on a shelf or desk.
Best for a low-cost McLaren display
Finished diecast model · 1:43 · Ready-built
Bring Lando Norris’s McLaren identity to a compact 1:43 collection. The painted, ready-built MCL38 offers immediate display enjoyment, with its open wheels and papaya livery making an easy-to-recognise addition to a favourite-driver shelf.
Best for a 2025 Mercedes driver display
Finished diecast model · 1:43 · Ready-built
Enjoy Kimi Antonelli’s number 12 Mercedes as a finished 1:43 collectible. Its W16 identity adds another season to a Mercedes collection and offers a compact way to follow a favourite driver through the grid.
Best for a Hamilton-era Mercedes collection
Finished diecast model · 1:43 · Ready-built
Add a small W14 to a collection built around Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes years. The painted 1:43 diecast model gives the car a useful desk-sized presence, with the livery and driver identity already finished for display.
Easy Formula 1 model kits
Enjoy a straightforward building project with Easy-rated Formula 1 kits. LEGO’s compact Red Bull and Audi cars focus on guided brick construction, while Bburago’s Mercedes kit uses pre-painted diecast and plastic parts. The finished team colours make the completed build enjoyable to display.
Best for a compact Red Bull build
Brick building kit · Easy
20 cm long
Build the RB20 in the Speed Champions format, adding its halo, wings and team markings through a guided brick project. The compact finished car and driver minifigure make an engaging display for a Red Bull supporter.
Best for an Easy Audi F1 build
Brick building kit · Easy
19 cm long
Create Audi’s R26 in a compact Speed Champions build. The team colours, cockpit and included driver bring the 2026 subject into a small display, with an Easy-rated construction experience suited to a straightforward racing project.
Best for an Easy pre-painted build
Diecast-and-plastic assembly kit · 1:24 · Easy
Assemble the W14 from pre-painted diecast and plastic components, enjoying a hands-on project without a separate painting stage. The 1:24 format gives the finished Mercedes more shelf presence than a compact 1:43 display.
How to choose an F1 model
Start with the team, driver and season. A McLaren MCL38, MCL39 and MP4/4 represent different cars and eras. Mercedes W14, W15 and W16 also have distinct identities. Match the exact product code and driver markings when choosing a model to remember a favourite season.
Choose building or collecting. A painted diecast model offers immediate display enjoyment. A pre-painted assembly kit adds hands-on construction, while brick builds range from compact Speed Champions cars to display-led Icons and mechanical Technic projects. Traditional plastic kits make painting and decals a larger part of the process.
Plan the display footprint. Compact 1:43 models suit a growing grid of cars. Large 1:8 Technic builds need a dedicated shelf: the recommended Ferrari and Mercedes are 61 and 63 cm long respectively. For a coordinated collection, use the same stated scale and compare the exact car’s completed dimensions.
Match the construction experience. Easy kits here offer guided assembly; Intermediate Icons builds develop a more involved display; Challenging large brick kits add an extended sequence of components and mechanisms. Our five-level rating guide explains the method. A manufacturer’s age recommendation is separate from build difficulty.
Choose the details you want to revisit. A driver-specific livery, display stand, engine cover or steering mechanism can become part of the ownership experience. Check the exact edition’s assembly method, included tools and moving features. Our car enthusiast gift guide offers more recipient-led ideas.
Compare the recommended Formula 1 models
Compare team, chassis and season alongside material, format, scale and construction experience. Finished diecast models have no construction rating. Prices and buying buttons use selected stored retailer offers for the exact listed product.
| Model | Team / car / season | Material / format | Scale | Build experience | Price | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bburago McLaren MCL38 Lando Norris | McLaren MCL38 · Norris · 2024 | Diecast · Finished diecast model Not Required; Pre Painted | 1:43 | Ready-built | £7.85 | |
| Bburago McLaren MCL38 Piastri kit 28505 | McLaren MCL38 / Piastri / 2024 | Diecast · Diecast-and-plastic kit Snap and screw assembly; pre-painted | 1:24 | Easy | £23.82 | |
| LEGO Technic 42228 McLaren MCL39 | McLaren MCL39 · 2025 | Plastic · Mechanical brick kit Brick Built 61 cm long · 25 cm wide | 1:8 | Challenging | £149.00 | |
| Bburago Mercedes-AMG W15 George Russell | Mercedes W15 · Russell · 2024 | Diecast · Finished diecast model Not Required; Pre Painted | 1:43 | Ready-built | £9.13 | |
| Bburago B18-28506 Mercedes W14 Hamilton Kit | Mercedes W14 · Hamilton · 2023 | Diecast / Plastic · Diecast-and-plastic assembly kit No Glue / Screw Assembly / Snap Fit; Pre Painted | 1:24 | Easy | £34.99 | |
| LEGO Technic 42171 Mercedes-AMG W14 | Mercedes W14 · 2023 | Plastic · Mechanical brick kit Brick Built; Pre Coloured 63 cm long · 26 cm wide | 1:8 | Challenging | £154.95 | |
| Hot Wheels Premium Ferrari Leclerc #16 JKD93 | Ferrari / Leclerc #16 / 2025 | Diecast · Finished diecast Ready-built; pre-painted | 1:64 | Ready-built | £5.99 | |
| LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari SF-24 77242 | Ferrari SF-24 / 2024 | Plastic · Brick kit Brick built; pre-coloured | Not stated | Easy | £14.43 | |
| LEGO Icons 11375 Ferrari F2004 & Michael Schumacher | Ferrari F2004 · Schumacher · 2004 | Plastic · Brick display kit Brick Built | Not stated | Intermediate | £57.99 | |
| Tamiya Tyrrell P34 Monaco 1977 20053 | Tyrrell P34 / 1977 Monaco GP | Plastic · Plastic kit Gluing and painting required 20.1 cm long × 10.1 cm wide | 1:20 | Challenging | £22.50 | |
| LEGO Icons Williams FW14B & Nigel Mansell 10353 | Williams FW14B / Mansell / 1992 | Plastic · Brick kit Brick built; pre-coloured 31 cm long × 15 cm wide × 7 cm high | Not stated | Intermediate | £47.99 | |
| LEGO Icons 10330 McLaren MP4/4 & Ayrton Senna | McLaren MP4/4 · Senna · 1988 | Plastic · Brick display kit Brick Built | Not stated | Intermediate | £48.20 | |
| Tamiya Lotus Type 79 1978 20060 | Lotus Type 79 / 1978 | Plastic · Plastic kit Gluing and painting required 22 cm long × 10.8 cm wide | 1:20 | Challenging | £42.95 | |
| Revell McLaren MP4-25 Hamilton Model Set 67096 | McLaren MP4-25 / Hamilton / 2010 | Plastic · Plastic kit / Model Set Glue/paint; basic paints, glue and brush included | 1:24 | Challenging | £44.20 | |
| LEGO Speed Champions Mercedes W15 77244 | Mercedes W15 / 2024 | Plastic · Brick kit Brick built; pre-coloured | Not stated | Easy | £14.99 | |
| LEGO Technic 42207 Ferrari SF-24 | Ferrari SF-24 · 2024 | Plastic · Mechanical brick kit Brick Built; Pre Coloured 61 cm long · 24 cm wide | 1:8 | Challenging | £143.90 | |
| Reobrix 11038 Retro Formula-Style Racer | Retro Formula-style single-seater | Plastic · Mechanical brick kit Brick Built Listed 46 cm long · 20.5 cm wide | 1:8 | Challenging | £79.99 | |
| Bburago Mercedes-AMG W16 Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes W16 · Antonelli · 2025 | Diecast · Finished diecast model Not Required; Pre Painted | 1:43 | Ready-built | £9.48 | |
| Bburago Mercedes-AMG W14 Hamilton | Mercedes W14 · Hamilton · 2023 | Diecast · Finished diecast model Not Required; Pre Painted | 1:43 | Ready-built | £9.98 | |
| LEGO 77243 Red Bull Racing RB20 | Red Bull RB20 · 2024 | Plastic · Brick building kit Brick Built 20 cm long | Not stated | Easy | £14.45 | |
| LEGO 77259 Audi Revolut F1 R26 | Audi R26 · 2026 | Plastic · Brick building kit Brick Built 19 cm long | Not stated | Easy | £16.99 |
Formula 1 teams, seasons and model formats
The team name connects a collection, while chassis, season and driver identify the individual car. Model brands then translate that subject into different scales and building experiences. These details help make a shelf of racing cars a collection with a clear story.
| Team / model detail | Build and display appeal | What to look for | Catalogue examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| McLaren: MP4/4, MCL38 and MCL39 | A Senna-era car and later papaya-liveried designs offer contrasting shapes and collection connections. | The MP4/4 represents 1988, MCL38 represents 2024 and MCL39 represents 2025. Match the driver-specific edition when collecting a particular car. | LEGO Icons 10330 McLaren MP4/4 & Ayrton Senna / Bburago McLaren MCL38 Lando Norris / LEGO Technic 42228 McLaren MCL39 |
| Mercedes: W14, W15 and W16 | Follow a team through successive cars, or build a collection around an individual driver. | W14 is the 2023 chassis, W15 the 2024 and W16 the 2025. Hamilton, Russell and Antonelli labels identify the represented edition. | Bburago Mercedes-AMG W14 Hamilton / Bburago Mercedes-AMG W15 George Russell / Bburago Mercedes-AMG W16 Kimi Antonelli |
| Ferrari: F2004 and SF-24 | A Schumacher-led historic presentation and a large modern Technic build create two different Ferrari display experiences. | F2004 and SF-24 are separate cars from 2004 and 2024. Icons and Technic identify the LEGO product range rather than the racing team. | LEGO Icons 11375 Ferrari F2004 & Michael Schumacher / LEGO Technic 42207 Ferrari SF-24 |
| Small builds, display presentations and mechanisms | Compact brick cars, stand-mounted Icons models and large Technic assemblies give a different rhythm to building and displaying. | Compare finished dimensions and the features of the exact set. A larger model may offer more visible mechanisms; scale alone does not set difficulty. | LEGO 77243 Red Bull Racing RB20 / LEGO Icons 10330 McLaren MP4/4 & Ayrton Senna / LEGO Technic 42171 Mercedes-AMG W14 |
| Related single-seater themes | A broader racing collection can include development-series subjects and retro Formula-style designs alongside named Formula 1 cars. | LEGO 77258 represents F1 ACADEMY, a separate series. Reobrix 11038 is presented here as a retro Formula-style racer, with its own design identity. | LEGO 77258 F1 ACADEMY Race Car / Reobrix 11038 Retro Formula-Style Racer |
| Traditional plastic construction | Smaller component assemblies, exposed mechanical detail and painted finishes bring a different rhythm from brick building. | Tamiya’s two recommendations are 1:20. Revell’s McLaren is 1:24 and supplied as a Model Set with basic finishing materials. | Tamiya Tyrrell P34 Monaco 1977 20053 / Tamiya Honda RA272 20043 / Revell McLaren MP4-25 Hamilton Model Set 67096 |
| Tamiya 1:20 Grand Prix subjects | Honda, Tyrrell and Lotus bring three different 1960s and 1970s car shapes into a consistent stated scale. | Compare the 1965 RA272, 1977 Monaco P34 and 1978 Type 79 by engine layout, chassis and finishing theme. All three are traditional assembly-and-painting projects. | Tamiya Honda RA272 20043 / Tamiya Tyrrell P34 Monaco 1977 20053 / Tamiya Lotus Type 79 1978 20060 |
Browse all Formula 1 models
Browse priced Formula 1 kits and display models using team, historic, plastic assembly, LEGO, scale and Easy-build tabs. The wider catalogue also labels related single-seater subjects by their own product names. Newly published matching products join the numbered pages automatically.
LEGO Speed Champions 77259 Audi Revolut F1 Team R26 Race Car
Bburago Mercedes-AMG W16 Kimi Antonelli #12 2025 1:43 Die-Cast Model
LEGO Technic Aston Martin Aramco AMR25 F1 Car 1:8 Model Kit 42240
Formula 1 model FAQs
Which F1 model is a good lower-cost collectible?
Bburago McLaren MCL38 Lando Norris offers a painted 1:43 McLaren ready for display. Bburago Mercedes-AMG W14 Hamilton and Bburago Mercedes-AMG W16 Kimi Antonelli provide Mercedes subjects in the same compact scale. Compare the exact driver, chassis and year when choosing a car for a collection.
Which F1 model kits offer a more involved build for adults?
LEGO Technic 42207 Ferrari SF-24, LEGO Technic 42171 Mercedes-AMG W14 and LEGO Technic 42228 McLaren MCL39 are large Technic projects rated Challenging. They combine substantial chassis construction with mechanical features and a prominent completed display. Check the model’s dimensions before choosing its shelf.
How large are the 1:8 Formula 1 builds?
The recommended Technic Ferrari SF-24 is 61 cm long and the Mercedes W14 is 63 cm long. Reobrix 11038 Retro Formula-Style Racer is listed at about 46 cm long. The subject and model design affect size, so use verified finished measurements alongside the listed scale.
Are all F1 model kits traditional glue-and-paint kits?
Tamiya Tyrrell P34 Monaco 1977 20053 and Tamiya Honda RA272 20043 are traditional 1:20 plastic projects involving gluing and painting. Revell McLaren MP4-25 Hamilton Model Set 67096 is a 1:24 plastic Model Set with basic finishing supplies. LEGO uses guided brick construction, while Bburago B18-28506 Mercedes W14 Hamilton Kit uses pre-painted diecast-and-plastic assembly.
How can I match a model to a favourite driver?
Use team, chassis, season and the exact driver edition together. For example, Bburago McLaren MCL38 Lando Norris represents Norris’s MCL38, while Bburago McLaren MCL38 Oscar Piastri represents Piastri’s MCL38. A shared chassis name does not replace checking the driver-specific product.
Does F1 ACADEMY mean the same car as a Formula 1 team model?
LEGO 77258 F1 ACADEMY Race Car represents the F1 ACADEMY series. It offers a related single-seater building theme with its own identity. For wider motorsport subjects, explore Racing Car Models.
Which Tamiya F1 kits are available in 1:20 scale?
Tamiya Honda RA272 20043, Tamiya Tyrrell P34 Monaco 1977 20053 and Tamiya Lotus Type 79 1978 20060 offer Honda, Tyrrell and Lotus subjects at 1:20. These Challenging plastic kits make engine and chassis assembly, painting and decals part of the project.
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