Hot Wheels and Formula One is a match made in 'die-cast' heaven

10 October 2024 - 09:55 By MOTORING REPORTER
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The first product, now available on Mattel Creations, is a limited-edition Formula One die-cast car sporting a Hot Wheels livery.
The first product, now available on Mattel Creations, is a limited-edition Formula One die-cast car sporting a Hot Wheels livery.
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Mattel’s Hot Wheels brand and Formula One have announced a partnership to release a line of 1:64 scale Formula One models designed for collectors and casual fans.

The first product, now available on Mattel Creations, is a limited-edition Formula One die-cast car sporting a Hot Wheels livery. It includes Real Rider wheels with interchangeable tyres and a metal body and chassis. The design also features the number 68, referencing the year Hot Wheels was launched. The car will be sold in a collector’s clamshell case.

“The exciting collaboration 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 a Formula One car, all in the palm of your hand,” said Formula One chief commercial officer Emily Prazer.

“It’s more than just a partnership, it's a celebration of speed, creativity and innovation that will bring fans a new way to engage with the sport.”

After the initial product drop, the multiyear collaboration will continue to expand throughout the 2025 season and beyond, so expect to see liveries of your favourite team.


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