FSW Weekly Edition #45/2025

Endurance & GT — Ferrari’s 499P: The Le Mans Dynasty Continues

For the third year running, Ferrari has conquered the 24 Hours of Le Mans, extending its modern-era dominance on the world’s greatest endurance stage. In the 93rd edition of the race, the #83 499P — fielded by AF Corse and finished in a stunning Giallo Modena livery — stormed to victory under the hands of Yifei Ye, Phil Hanson, and Robert Kubica. It was a performance of control, pace, and unshakeable composure, sealing Ferrari’s third consecutive Le Mans triumph and confirming the Prancing Horse as the undisputed benchmark of the Hyper car era.

Looksmart’s 1:43 Ferrari 499P #83 AF Corse Le Mans Winner brings that moment of history roaring to life. The model captures the 499P’s every curve and crease — from its chiselled aerodynamics and sculpted diffuser to the fierce, unmistakable stance of Ferrari’s modern endurance weapon. The Giallo Modena finish gleams with presence, echoing the sight of the real car streaking through the night at La Sarthe on its way to eternal glory. Every vent, intake and fin has been modelled with pinpoint precision, embodying the drama and discipline of Ferrari’s greatest modern victory. It’s not just a model — it’s a monument to dominance. Three years, three victories, one team, one machine.

Around it, endurance excellence continues: Werk83’s monumental 1:12 Mazda 787B 1991 Le Mans winner, the only rotary car ever to conquer La Sarthe, joins the line-up alongside Spark’s 2025 DTM and GT3 collection — featuring Ayhancan Güven’s Porsche 911 GT3R, Valentino Rossi’s BMW M4 GT3 Bathurst runner-up, and Aston Martin’s Spa 24H Evo.

But make no mistake — Ferrari’s 499P is the headline act. The car that defined a new era, cemented a dynasty, and proved once again that when endurance racing meets artistry, the result is unmistakably Maranello. Looksmart’s masterpiece ensures that moment lives forever — power, precision, and pure Ferrari passion, captured in miniature.

Due to overwhelming demand for the Ferrari 499P Le Mans 2025 Winner, orders have been reopened for two weeks only until November 20th! If you missed securing yours in 1:18 or 1:43 scale, this is your final chance to add this legendary car to your collection. 

Ferrari 499P 1st Le Mans 2025 #83 AF Corse - MRCLSLM190

 

Ferrari SF-25 1st China Sprint 2025 #44 Hamilton - MRCLSF1074

Formula 1 — Hamilton’s Shanghai Statement and the Ferrari Reawakening

Few sporting moments have carried as much anticipation as Lewis Hamilton’s first season in Ferrari red. After more than a decade of dominance with Mercedes, his move to Maranello wasn’t just a transfer — it was the beginning of a new era. The sight of the #44 Ferrari SF-25 leaving the pit lane for the first time sent shockwaves through the sport: the most successful driver in history joining Formula 1’s most iconic team.

It didn’t take long for that union to bear fruit. At the Chinese Grand Prix Sprint, Hamilton delivered a clinic in control and composure — taking pole, leading every lap, and crossing the line untouchable. The SF-25 was the perfect partner: stable yet agile, capable of translating Hamilton’s silky precision into pure speed through Shanghai’s flowing corners. The result? Ferrari’s first Sprint win of the hybrid era — and a bold declaration that the Prancing Horse was back where it belonged.

Looksmart’s 1:43 Ferrari SF-25 “China Sprint Winner” captures that rebirth with breath taking realism. Every line and aerodynamic plane has been sculpted with purpose — from the aggressive sidepods to the delicately formed halo and diffuser. The finish gleams in Ferrari’s signature scarlet, accentuated by subtle race markings that celebrate one of the most historic wins in modern Formula 1. It’s more than a model — it’s a symbol of Ferrari’s resurgence and Hamilton’s unrelenting brilliance.

And it headlines a stellar F1 season for collectors. GP Replicas honours Ferrari’s past with 1:12-scale F2001s from Schumacher and Barrichello’s Monaco 1–2, while Minichamps continues its 2025 championship set with McLarens, Red Bulls, and Mercedes winners. Spark’s COTA 2025 grid arrives in both 1:43 and 1:64, complete with a special Red Bull RB21 “75th Grand Prix Victory” edition celebrating Verstappen’s record-breaking success.

From Shanghai to São Paulo, the SF-25 represents Ferrari’s reawakening — a blend of history, hope, and horsepower, now preserved forever in Looksmart’s immaculate miniature.

Touring Cars & Road — Sutton’s NAPA Century and BTCC’s Modern Era

When it comes to domination, few do it better than Ash Sutton. The reigning BTCC champion added another glittering highlight to his 2025 campaign at Thruxton, taking a commanding victory in Race Two behind the wheel of the NAPA Racing UK Ford Focus ST. Rocketing off the line from fourth on the grid, Sutton launched himself into the lead within half a lap — a masterclass in aggression and control. Once out front, he timed his turbo boost perfectly to pull clear of the chasing pack, sealing his third win of the season in trademark, unflinching style. It was more than just a race win — it was a celebration of precision, performance, and pride, marking 100 years of NAPA with a striking black-and-gold anniversary livery that glowed as brightly as the achievement itself.

Spark’s 1:43 Ford Focus Thruxton 2025 captures that moment of dominance in immaculate detail. Every curve and contour of the Focus ST has been faithfully reproduced, from its aggressive front splitter to the shimmering metallic finish of that distinctive black-and-gold livery. The intricate printing, race-day decals, and commemorative “NAPA 100 Years” insignia are all rendered with pinpoint accuracy, making this one of Spark’s most striking BTCC releases to date. Limited to just 500 pieces worldwide, it’s a celebration of both driver and machine — a model that distills the spirit of British touring car racing at its fiercest.

It’s joined by a stunning collection of road and GT icons: BBR’s Ferrari 12Cilindri and SF90XX Spider, Maserati’s GT2 Stradale, and Fernando Alonso’s matte-black LaFerrari, plus KK Scale’s Ferrari 250GT SWB and Matrix’s Reliant Scimitar SE5a GTE, the royal road classic once owned by Princess Anne.

Together, they tell the story of modern performance in motion — from the raw intensity of Thruxton’s tarmac battles to the refined artistry of hand-built supercars. Sutton’s Focus stands at the centre of it all: fast, fearless, and utterly unstoppable.

Ford Focus 1st Thruxton 2025 #116 Sutton - SPKUK027