FSW Weekly Edition #25/2025

Le Mans 2025 Placeholders Now Live – Ferrari’s Hat‑Trick and Porsche Pushes Ferrari All the Way!

Ferrari has achieved an incredible three‑peat, with the Yellow #83 Ferrari 499P AF Corse (Kubica, Ye, Hanson) claiming overall victory and making it three Ferrari wins in a row.  You can now pre‑order in both 1:43 and 1:18scale.

Porsche’s #6 963 from Penske Motorsport, driven by Kevin Estre, Campbell, and Vanthoor, finished a close second. Estre’s superb drive from the back of the grid and several lead stints made this a compelling finish after it looked like Ferrari were going to run away with it.  

Valkyries Unleashed – Aston Martin #007 & #009

One of the visual and fan-favourite highlights of the grid? The debut of the Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercars. The stunning #007 and #009 THOR entries not only impressed with raw pace and brutal aero but also turned heads with their menacing, sculpted design. These are among the most anticipated models in the placeholder lineup—and a must for Aston Martin collectors.  

Other Highlights & Favourites

Ferrari’s #51 still finished 3rd, even with a slow last hour. Cadillac Hertz Team Jota entries (#12, #38) secured impressive top‑10 finishes. Alpine and BMW debuted fresh new Hypercar and GT3 liveries. The iconic Iron Dames Porsche GT3R #85 returned in bold pink. LMGT3 saw strong entries from McLaren, Ford, Lexus—featuring drivers including Button, Rossi, and van der Linde.

Placeholder models are offered in anticipation of final manufacturer confirmation. While there's no guarantee which variants reach production, pre‑ordering secures your spot—and GPM will manage every step as models are confirmed.

Ferrari 499P 1st Le Mans 2025 #83 AF Corse 1:18 by BBR - Reference BBP18271C

Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 2023 Metallic Orange by BBR Concept43 - Reference BBRC317C

Road Car Classics & Concept Wonders

Matrix continues its celebration of everyday icons with a trio of 1:43 service vehicles and support vans straight from the pits to the show floor. Their 105-series Alfa Romeo “Promiscus” service pay homage to Scuderia Ferrari, Alfa’s own competition assistance, and distributor livery, while the Opel Blitz transporters evoke the golden age of GT paddocks.  Don’t miss the Reliant Scimitar SE5a GTE in Princess Anne’s blue and two bold road-going colour, plus Mini Mania’s 1962 Mini Beach Cars in three pastel schemes.

Meanwhile, Kess has gone truly bespoke for Q4, modelling the Sultan of Brunei’s custom Aston Martin AM3/AM4 pairings, plus a stunning 1957 Alfa Romeo 1900C SS Zagato, the Expo-’67 Alfa Montreal, and a pair of 1949 Ferrari 166 Inter Touring berlinettas and coupes.

BBR Launches Full Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Lineup: has opened pre-orders for its stunning Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale 2023 models, available in six colours across both 1:43 and 1:18 scales.  

Also new are multiple variants of the Ferrari SF-25 Formula 1 car from Monaco, Miami, and China races of the 2025 season, featuring both Leclerc and Hamilton liveries. Available in 1:43, 1:18 diecast, and even 1:12 resin formats, these are sure to be collector favourites.

Friday 13th Spark Deliveries

Spark’s new 1:43 arrivals land with a strong GT and touring flavour. From the Nürburgring 24 Hours, we have standout entries like the Aston Martin Vantage GT3 #17 PROsport Racing, and two bold Aston Martin GT4s from Dörr Motorsport #169 and #269. Audi, Mercedes, and BMW also feature heavily, including the BMW M4 GT3 DTM 2023 #11 Wittmann and Mercedes-AMG GT3s from Spa 2024.

Over in F1, fans will be pleased to see Lando Norris’s McLaren MCL38 from his first Grand Prix win in Miami a must-have moment in modern McLaren history. There's also Riccardo's RB VCARB 01 Singapore 2024 car, and a full roster of Nürburgring VW Golfs and Le Mans GTs including the Iron Dames Porsche #85.

Heritage Racing & Kit Builds

For those drawn to historic endurance and open-wheel drama, Werk83’s 1:18 diecasts deliver  the Sunoco-liveried Ferrari 512M and two Le Mans 512S variants, alongside the championship-winning Porsche 935K3 and Eric van der Poele’s DTM-dominating BMW M3. 

Pocher: returns with a bang—bringing the legendary Martini Racing Porsche 917 Le Mans 1971 winner to life in kit form. Expected this summer, this 300+ piece model kit features pre-coloured and pre-decorated bodywork with a flawless finish, making it both an eye-catcher and a satisfying build. What’s not to like?

And kit-builders, take note — Tameo’s new March 711 metal kit  recreates Ronnie Peterson’s nail-biter finish at Monza ’71 with authentic resin and decals.

McLaren MCL38 1st Miami 2024 #4 Norris - Reference SPK9523