The Ferrari F310 holds a specific place in modern Formula 1 history: it was the machine that brought Michael Schumacher to Maranello for the first time, pairing the reigning double world champion with the most storied name in the sport. GP Replicas has captured one of its defining moments — the 1996 Monaco Grand Prix, where car number 1 qualified on pole — in a hand-assembled 1:18 scale model that includes a Schumacher driver figure.
Ferrari F310 — John Barnard's High-Nose Design
The Ferrari F310 was designed by John Barnard and entered the 1996 Formula 1 World Championship as Ferrari's most serious title contender in several years. The car's high-nose configuration and aerodynamic layout reflected the design philosophy of the mid-1990s, and it was raced by Schumacher (car #1) and Eddie Irvine (car #2) throughout the season.
Monaco, 19 May 1996 — Pole Position
Schumacher's 1996 Monaco Grand Prix qualifying performance is one of the most studied of his career. He took pole position, well clear of Damon Hill's Williams FW18 — a substantial margin around the Circuit de Monaco. The Scuderia Ferrari livery on the F310 that weekend carried Shell, Magneti Marelli and Asprey branding across the signature red bodywork.
GP Replicas — 1:18 Scale Model
GP Replicas is an Italian manufacturer focused exclusively on high-detail Formula 1 models at 1:18 and 1:43 scale. Each piece is hand-assembled, and the surface detail is concentrated on the exterior aerodynamic surfaces — bodywork, wings, livery graphics and cockpit area. What distinguishes this release is the inclusion of a hand-painted Michael Schumacher pilot figure, a feature that elevates the display presentation beyond what most 1:18 competitors offer.
In the Display Cabinet
A 1:18 Formula 1 car of this era presents a long, narrow footprint — plan your shelf space accordingly, with the front wing adding to the overall length. The model pairs naturally with other mid-1990s Ferrari F1 subjects and sits logically beside any Williams FW18 or Benetton from the same period, telling the 1996 championship story across a single shelf. For a Schumacher-focused collection, this Monaco piece represents an early landmark of his Ferrari chapter, making it a cornerstone rather than a supplementary piece.
