Ferrari SF-26 - 2026 Chinese Grand Prix - Charles Leclerc

Ferrari SF-26 - 2026 Chinese Grand Prix - Charles LeclercBased on the cars raced by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in the Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on the 15th of March 2026 Each model hand built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen 1: 18 scale model Made using the finest quality materials Over 800 hours to develop the model Precisely engineered parts: castings, photo etchings and CNC machined metal components Built using original CAD designs and

• Based on the cars raced by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton in the Formula 1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit on the 15th of March 2026 
• Each model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen
• 1:18 scale model
• Made using the finest quality materials
• Over 800 hours to develop the model
• Precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components
• Built using original CAD designs and paint codes supplied by Scuderia Ferrari

Unveiled at the Fiorano Circuit on 23rd January 2026, the Scuderia Ferrari HP SF 26 is the team’s challenger for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. It is the 72nd Formula 1 car built in Maranello and has been conceived from the ground up to meet the sport’s completely overhauled technical and sporting regulations - its most significant transformation in more than a decade. Central to this new era are lighter, more agile cars, a fundamental shift in aerodynamic philosophy, and an all new generation of hybrid power units.

A New Era

The SF-26 has been designed to meet the all-new regulations, prompting a complete rethink of the car’s architecture. The chassis abandons ground-effect aerodynamics in favour of a different approach, with cleaner lines and an overall philosophy focused on reducing weight and improving efficiency, in line with the objectives set by Formula 1 for these regulations. The power unit is also a major step forward: a new hybrid generation, eliminating the MGU-H and boosting the MGU-K to 350 kW, further increasing the contribution of the electric system. This required a completely new design approach and close integration between chassis and power unit.

Design, Colour and Identity

Reflecting the new aerodynamic and technical direction, the SF 26 features cleaner surfaces and more refined proportions, expressing lightness, agility, and functional clarity. From the outset, Ferrari’s designers prioritised a concept that is both robust and adaptable, ensuring strong development potential as the team gathers real-world data throughout the season.

The livery connects Ferrari’s heritage with its future, acting as a visual bridge as the team enters a new chapter. One of the most notable stylistic choices is the return to a gloss finish after seven years of matte paint. The 2026 Rosso Scuderia is brighter and more vivid, inspired by the special Monza livery of 2025 while echoing the iconic shade used around the turn of the millennium, an expression of Ferrari’s core values of passion, courage, and identity.

Complementing the red is a reinterpreted use of white, historically applied sparingly but with strong symbolic impact. Now placed around the cockpit and across the engine cover, it creates a clean, striking contrast that enhances the SF 26’s instantly recognisable silhouette. Together, the red and white form a visual dialogue between Ferrari’s legacy and its forward looking ambitions, a balance between tradition and innovation as Scuderia Ferrari HP embraces the challenges of Formula 1’s new technical frontier.

Note: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.