It was an odd feeling knowing that last Sunday should have been the Bahrain GP – akin to the COVID lockdown in some ways when the 2020 season was decimated. The official F1 YouTube channel screened the entire 2021 Bahrain race, which clearly confused some fans as their comments suggested that Abu Dhabi and Bahrain were one and the same!

Let us hope that the various team / Liberty / FiA meetings taking place absent any GPs are going to result in safer and less gimmicky racing when the circus does resume in Miami, although with that being the capital of gimmicks, that seems unlikely! 

This week we showcase a selection of pieces that have recently been added to stock including a fantastic 1:1 replica Williams FW46 steering wheel assembly, a Mumm jeroboam in its wooden box signed by Rubens and Michael, a special Silverstone edition Lewis signed Ferrari cap and a wonderful model of Bloodhound by Amalgam. 

From our selection of rare McLaren road car pieces we now have a very rare 1996 F1 GTR magnesium race wheel and slick tyre, a P1 prototype rim and a Senna titanium exhaust finisher.

For the rally enthusiast, we offer the winning team trophy awarded to Lancia Martini for coming 1st at the Lombard RAC rally in Chester in 1987, whilst a rare Keke Rosberg testing racesuit from the 1980s is a fine piece from the 1982 F1 World Champion. 

Many of these items are unrepeatable and have come to market for the first time via MM. 

Happy browsing!

Thanks,

Tim

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As we look back to a thrilling GP last weekend at Suzuka, young pretenders to the fore, which bodes well for the rest of the season, F1 takes an enforced break until May. No doubt some of the teams will be working flat out trying to catch up with the ones that have mastered the new 2026 regulations already.

This week our newsletter features items from our ever increasing and varied inventory, from a superb Bloodhound 1/10 model built by Amalgam to promote Bloodhound’s attempt to break the World Land Speed Challenge.

A somewhat rare item that we offer this week is a guitar Custom built for McLaren and signed by Zak Brown, a one off!

We are always happy to hear from customers old or new, selling or buying or just chatting about Motorsport generally.

Thanks,

Tim

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Ahead of the enforced one month April break that was scheduled to include Bahrain and Saudi, the teams are at the majestic Suzuka, Japan this weekend. 

The circuit was designed as Honda’s test and development facility by a Dutchman, John Hugenholtz, who had designed the Zandvoort circuit. It is unique in having a figure 8 layout with a crossover. 

We have a great array of new items this week including a superb full scale licensed replica of the 2024 Williams FW24 steering wheel used by Albon and Colapinto. This was the first Williams F1  steering wheel to feature a built in display and the first full scale F1 replica steering wheel produced by Minichamps. It is one of only 99 produced worldwide that were sold out immediately, with absolutely superb and accurate detailing and display stand. We do not expect this to be around for long. 

For the collector of driver gloves, we offer an officially licensed pair of Sergio Perez gloves from his McLaren season in 2013 and a replica pair of Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari 2002 gloves by OMP,  as well as race used examples from Nico Rosberg, Ralf Schumacher and the race used gloves worn by Lewis Hamilton to secure the 2006 GP2 title at Monza with incredible provenance. 

Race suits are also highly prized peices and we have examples from Jenson Button, Keke Rosberg, Nico Rosberg, Pedro de la Rosa, as well as Lewis’ father, Anthony. 

Happy browsing!

Thanks,

Tim

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After the eventful Sprint weekend at Shanghai, it is a sad sign of the times that the conflict in Iran has jeopardised the safety of F1 personnel, drivers and fans to the extent that the Bahrain and Saudi Grand Prix weekends have been cancelled. With only Japan between now and Miami in early May, at least there will be time for some teams to work on their cars as it is clear that there is a huge gulf between the ends of the grid in terms of the implementation of the new regulations, even for Williams and McLaren who are using the currently dominant Mercedes PU.

A first win for Kimi Antonelli in Shanghai – the youngest ever F1 winner in GP history – was a joy to see, whilst Lewis Hamilton finally got his first podium in his second season and 26th race for the Scuderia. We have hand signed caps in stock from championship leader, George Russell as well as Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. 

With winners in mind, we are delighted to offer an unusual piece of history : The Winning Team salver trophy awarded to the Lancia Martini works team when Juha Kankkunen who the 1987 Lombard RAC Rally en route to his World Championship title. An unrepeatable opportunity. 

Also new to the site this week we have a race used coil cover from the 1998 World Championship winning Mercedes FO110G engine used in the West McLaren by Mika Hakkinen to secure his first World Championship, hand signed ‘The Flying Finn’ by Mika.  

Our premium pieces include the last pair of pre-F1 gloves worn by Lewis Hamilton to secure the GP2 title in 2006 and a Moet Jeroboam in a crate signed by Schumacher and Barrichello.

We have also listed some superb original Formula 1 paddock / pit passes from the archive of renowned journalist, Rob Widdows. 

Thanks,

Tim

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After the season opener in Melbourne, it already appears that Mercedes have the upper hand at this stage of 2026. Whether that is sustained remains to be seen.

Fan reaction to the new regs appears to be mixed at best. That said, the FiA and F1 / Liberty Media already know what fans want but have chosen to appeal to manufacturers interests. Time will tell if those manufacturers are fickle as we have seen in the past with BMW, Toyota and Honda. 

Meantime we have a superb array of items available the site including pieces from multiple World Champions past and present, race used components and great display items.

Thanks,

Tim

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Amidst the turmoil in the middle-east, Formula 1 2026 begins this weekend with the Australian GP from Albert Park in Melbourne. 

Will Ferrari produce a dazzling start? Will Ford power Red Bull to success? Will Mercedes power prevail? Will Aston Martin manage a race distance? 

Meantime we have some great new pieces new into stock ready for the new season direct from the collection of a seasoned journalist. From his last pre-F1 race at Monza in 2006, we offer a wonderful pair of Lewis Hamilton’s race used Puma GP2 gloves hand signed with his early full signature, complete with ‘non tobacco’  Marlboro markings, framed with a COA from the Monza GP2 title presentation event in September 2006 where they were auctioned for charity. Fast forward to 2025 and we also have a hand signed special Lewis Ferrari Silverstone cap. 

From Lewis and Jenson’s time at McLaren we have a copy of David Tremayne’s ‘McLaren – The Wins’ hardback, signed superbly in silver by both British World Champions.

Ferrari will be hoping for a return to form this season. From the Scuderia’s dominant period in the 2000s, we offer a GH Mumm Jeroboam podium champagne with its original Mumm wooden box, beautifully signed by Michael and Rubens. A truly great item. Also for the Ferrari collector we have a replica Ivan Capelli helmet from 1992 and a pair of replica OMP gloves as used by Michael Schumacher, mounted and framed with a hand signed plaque.

A George Russell signed Mercedes cap is also new into stock this week, plus we have signed caps from Verstappen, Sainz, Piastri and Alonso from the current grid. 

Here’s to a great race!

Thanks,

Tim

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Ahead of the season opener at Melbourne, we are delighted to showcase some very rare and special McLaren Cars items from the F1 programme as well as the Elite series. 

A race used 1996 McLaren F1 GTR magnesium alloy rim with  Michelin slick tyre would make for a wonderful coffee table or centrepiece, or alternatively a gold P1 rim from one of the factory prototypes with carbon centre cap.

A McLaren GT car cover, McLaren Senna titanium exhaust triple trim, SLR side exhaust and SLR sill trim are all rare and highly collectible.

One of the rarest publications we have ever stocked has also arrived, celebrating 25 years of the McLaren F1. Produced exclusively for owners, this is one of only 85 copies commissioned. Unobtanium! 

At a more modest budget level we have a Minichamps model of the TAG Heuer F1 signed to the crystal case lid by Gordon Murray. 

Please feel free to browse the site for our ever evolving inventory.

Thanks,

Tim

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As the clock ticks down towards Melbourne and the new series of Drive to Survive is launched on Netflix, we are delighted to have some more new pieces in stock this week.

A framed display of Michael Schumacher’s 2003 replica Ferrari OMP gloves with a hand signed plaque, an Nigel Mansell signed Schedoni leather trimmed 1990 641 cylinder liner and a 1992 Ivan Capelli signed replica helmet on correct Arai GP3 shell are fantastic items for the Ferrari collector. 

For the McLaren F1 enthusiast we have an incredibly rare hardback book published by the exclusive McLaren F1 owners club after their 20th anniversary European tour – one of only 85 examples produced – as well as a TAG Heuer 1/43 model of the F1 signed by Gordon Murray himself. 

Further F1 paddock / press passes from the archive of Rob Widdows have been listed and we have a private collection of McLaren pieces due to launch shortly.

Thanks,

Tim

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The second Bahrain test is underway providing perhaps the most accurate barometer of performance for the new season and new regulations. Are Mercedes ‘sandbagging’? Will there need to be a change to start procedures? Are Aston Martin really over 4 seconds a lap adrift? Will the FiA change the PU compression ratio test? All of these questions will be answered soon! 

Meantime, we have some superb new items in stock including the gloves worn by Nigel Mansell to win the 1992 Spanish GP on his way to securing the 1992 Formula 1 World Drivers Championship. Signed at the end of his title season and accompanied by a Williams team COA, this is an unrepeatable opportunity. 

From a private collection of Michael Schumacher memorabilia, we offer a race used and hand signed balaclava from Michael’s 1991 debut season after he switched from Jordan, accompanied by a Benetton LOA signed by the late Bill Millar as well as a replica of Michael’s Benetton Ford B191 steering wheel, assembled with genuine factory parts. 

For the musical F1 fan, we offer a true one off in the shape of a unique bespoke electric guitar created by Craig Cannone of Hanks Guitars in London in the form of the McLaren Kiwi swoosh, hand signed by Zak Brown ‘Rock n Roll’ affer spending time on display at MTC. 

Further F1 paddock passes from the archive of Rob Widdows are also available as well as some bargain team clothing from the archive of Jean Pierre Jabouille. 

Please keep looking at the website as we have further new items inbound shortly.

Thanks,

Tim

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2026 Liveries revealed and shakedowns completed (bar Williams), the teams have commenced full testing in Bahrain that should start to reveal who has hit the sweet spot with the new regulations.

The Crown Prince of Bahrain is a longstanding supporter of Formula 1 and we have a superb metal paperweight in its luxurious box personally presented to the late Sir Frank Williams together with his personal Christmas card!

New into stock we have a selection of media accreditation / paddock passes from the archive of ex Motor Sport journalist and co- founder of the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival, Rob Widdows. 

Personal items from the late Jean Pierre Jabouille cover his extensive career including a Keke Rosberg racesuit from the 1980’s. We can even supply a racesuit from Nico Rosberg as a pair! 

Driver race used gloves remain highly sought after and we have examples from Nico as well as Ralf Schumacher available, with a very special pair incoming to the website soon.

Meantime, enjoy the testing!

Thank You,

Tim

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