In anticipation of the Formula 1 (F1) season, Hot Wheels just waved the starter flag for the latest sets in its F1 partnership.
After announcing its partnership with F1 last year, Hot Wheels released more premium race and track-ready die-cast cars. The new collection includes eight F1 teams across Hot Wheels Singles, five-pack assortments, and premium collectibles.
The lineup includes 1:64 die-cast cars built for Hot Wheels tracks. Oracle Red Bull Racing is available now; Williams Racing will race to shelves in March, while Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team will cross the finish line in June. The cars also work with Sprint Race Circuit and Grand Prix Circuit Track Sets, which are new this year.
The Sprint Race Circuit invites racers to launch cars in a head-to-head race with a gas pedal booster or enjoy lap mode with the lap counter. The Grand Prix Race Circuit, available Aug. 30, features a two-speed three-lane booster and two manual DRS diverters. A lap counter can count up to 25 laps. Racers can switch to infinity mode and race forever.
Hot Wheels will roll out five-pack assortments of popular F1 race teams, including the McLaren Formula 1 Team, BWT Alpine F1 Team, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team, and KICK Sauber F1 Team. The 1:64 die-cast cars can be displayed or raced to recreate legendary moments.
The premium series is also 1:64 scale. Each vehicle features a metal body and chassis and Real Riders tires. The cars have authentic details. Available teams include McLaren Formula 1 Team, Oracle Red Bull Racing, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, BWT Alpine F1 Team, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team, Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team, Williams Racing, and Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber.
The new Hot Wheels/F1 collaboration will be available online and in-store at all major retailers. To learn more about the new collection, visit mattel.com.
