Last week's Miami Grand Prix proved to be another scrappy affair between Lando Norris and Max Verstappen allowing Oscar Piastri to take his third win on the trot and extend his early championship lead. Talking of champions, over in The States Alex Palou took a lights to flag victory in the Alabama IndyCar Grand Prix and if you are wondering how the GPM Citroen C1 got on in the Silverstone 24hrs well it was an adventure! While that car had not a mark on it at the finish, the list of mechanical issues is a long one restricting it to 30th place on Sunday evening. Next year...
This weekend we get to see the IMSA field on the glorious Laguna Seca track, the Australian Supercars makes its annual trip to Tasmania and it is the second event on the British Touring Car Championship calendar from Brands Hatch.
8 May
Spark: lists for preorder another five Spa 24hrs winning BMW, Maserati & Porsche and the 2024 national Porsche Carrera Cup and Supercup championship winners...
Werk83: adds to its future production 1:18 Formula 1 Schumacher Jordan 191 & Ferrar F300, Le Mans Ferrari 512S, Targa Florio Porsche 908/03, Porsche GT1/98 test & 1:12 Porsche 956 Schiesser...
BBR: has started work on another exciting 1:18 highly detailed diecast model, this the Ferrari F80 supercar. Only one colour listed for now but surely that will change...
Spark: week 22 will be a bonus for McLaren fans with eleven 720 GT3s from the 2024 Le Mans & Spa 24hrs added to 1973 & 1981 winners, Nurburgring Alfa 33, Aston Vantage & Dacia Logan, Formula 1 Cooper T86 & 1983 Le Mans Cougar...
Minichamps: latest collection of 1:43 & 1:18 Formula 1 models to appear are Schumacher Benetton B195, Alonso Renault R26, Verstappen Toro Rosso STR9, Norris & Piastri McLaren MCL60, Russell Mercedes W15 plus Edition 1 of the 2025 catalogue too...
7 May
Ixo: there's a bunch of both classic & current 1:43 rally cars with Fisher Opel Manta 400s, Fourmaux Ford Puma & Neuville Hyundai Safari, 2021/22 Kopecky Skoda Fabia and street Mercedes 190E 2.3 16V & 240D (W123) plus Opel Corsa...
Model Car Garage: has released 1:18 diecast models of the 1982 Formula 1 Ferrari 126C2 of Gilles Villeneuve & Didier Pironi and the 2014 Ford Focus ST Estate available in metallic blue or yellow...
Marsh Models: the latest top quality resin/metal kit to appear is a 43rd scale version of the 1969 Chaparral 2H Prototype which can be built either as the raw fibreglass or #66 intended race version...
6 May
Matrix: each coming in three colours, the Triumph TR6 Shooting Brake and De Tomaso Deauville Series 2 are expected to arrive during this month...
Spark: week 22 will bring 1:43 2024 Le Mans Alpine A424, Lamborghini SC63, Oreca IDEC, Algarve, Cool, Duqueine & Proton, 2025 Formula E press & Andretti, Stanley Honda Civic Super GT, 1:5 Alonso & Russell helmets, 1:64 Alpine A524, Red Bull RB20, Warsteiner & Swap Shop Porsche 956s...
Looksmart: is about to start shipping its 1:5 Leweis Hamilton Ferrari Fiorano Test helmet along with Carlos Sainz Jnr's 2024 Italy Grand Prix helmet used during his race to 4th place...
1 May
FSW Weekly: we have another busy edition for you this week with a couple of new books, some rarity kits as well as new ones from FC Models. In 1:64 Mini GT and Tarmac Works are represented and the RS200 is an amazing little model. 1:43 offers models from Spark, Kess, Matrix & Marsh Models while Tecnomodel offer new items in both 1:43 & 1:18. There's plenty of news to look over too, don't miss out...
Ixo: has an interesting number of newly announced 1:43 rally, race & road car diecast models listed along with a May shipment update for several 1:43 & 1:18 items...
30 April
Mini GT: there are three new 1:64 releases with the Aston Martin DB5 "Goldfinger" and two 2023 Daytona 24hrs Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo2, the 46th placed Iron Dames & Iron Lynx that came home 23rd...
Tarmac Works: here is an amazing miniature! In just 64th scale this diecast model of the Ford RS200 RAC 1986 #2 Blomqvist/Berglund displays engine, gearbox and rear suspension details with the engine cover off and yet a near perfect fit with it in place on the car. Nice!...
Tecnomodel: newly issued series of 1:43 1959 Formula 1 Ferrari 246/256, 1:18 1977/78 Formula 1 Ensign N177 & 1988 Lotus 100T and 1969 Can-Am McLaren M8B models...