Hot Wheels has released authentic 1:64 scale die-cast cars for all 10 of the 2025 and 2026 teams and fans are impressed by the detail
Published on Jul 22, 2026 at 11:55 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jul 22, 2026 at 11:55 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
Not long ago, Hot Wheels announced a multi-year partnership with Formula 1 to create die-cast F1 cars, and the result was pretty amazing.
Hot Wheels unveiled die-cast versions of the 2024 cars, and then of the 2025 and 2026 cars.
The idea is to create reproductions that are closely related to the real cars as possible.
And there’s more good news.
These die-cast cars are faithful reproductions of real F1 cars
Engineered to race on the iconic Hot Wheels orange track, each 1:64 scale die-cast car is a faithful recreation of the F1 cars, including all sponsors and even the Pirelli-branded tires.
Alongside the individual cars, the lineup also features Formula 1 Grand Prix tracks.
Hot Wheels also built dedicated Fanzones in places like Melbourne in Australia Silverstone in the UK, Monza in Italy, and Mexico City, along with Fanzones in the F1 circuits in the US.
Interestingly, the collection changed again in the Fall of 2025 with the ‘As Close to the Real Thing As You Can Get’ campaign.
The irony is that, following the initial product reveal, F1 executives expressed genuine concern that marketing images looked too realistic.
So Hot Wheels reinvented the die-cast models to keep them faithful, but also to make it clear they were models and not real cars.
Fans are already raving about the models online, with one Reddit user writing: “The details on the Red Bull are shockingly sharp for a mainline casting.”
There’s more good news
The licensing agreement extends into 2027, which means two things.
First, Mattel Creations and Hot Wheels have already revealed a special collector 1:64 model designed to reflect F1’s 2026 aerodynamic regulations.
It features custom Hot Wheels Race Team livery and three sets of interchangeable Pirelli tires – softs, mediums, and hards.
This also means that we’re going to have a new line-up for 2027.
But we know how these things work: these licensing agreements often get renewed.
Fingers crossed.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
