The Ferrari SF-24 was Scuderia Ferrari's challenger for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, an evolution of the preceding SF-23. At Yas Marina Circuit on 8 December 2024 — the final round of the season — Charles Leclerc brought car No. 16 home third, rounding off Ferrari's year with a podium. Looksmart has documented that specific result in resin at 1:43.
Ferrari SF-24: the 2024 Formula 1 chassis
Developed as a direct successor to the SF-23, the Ferrari SF-24 is powered by the Ferrari 066/12 hybrid power unit — a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 paired with energy recovery systems as mandated by 2024 FIA regulations. The car introduced refined aerodynamic packaging and carried Ferrari's new HP (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) title sponsorship for the first time across a full season, marking a notable shift in the team's commercial identity alongside the traditional Rosso Corsa base.
Yas Marina, December 2024: a season closed on the podium
The 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 8 December was the championship's final round. Lando Norris won for McLaren, Carlos Sainz finished second, and Charles Leclerc took third in the No. 16 Ferrari SF-24. For collectors focused on race-specific configurations, this result carries weight: it is the last entry Leclerc made in the SF-24, and the only Abu Dhabi race in the HP livery era. The red, black and white colour scheme — with HP branding prominent on the bodywork — is faithfully reproduced on this model.
The Looksmart 1:43 resin model
Looksmart is an Italian specialist with a long-standing reputation among 1:43 collectors for its resin construction and surface finish, particularly across Ferrari and endurance racing subjects. As a resin model, the body is a sealed, one-piece casting — there are no opening parts. Detail is concentrated on the exterior: the aerodynamic surfaces, livery graphics, HP sponsorship markings, and race number 16 in Scuderia Ferrari typography. The material allows sharper graphic reproduction than diecast at this scale.
In the display cabinet
At 1:43, a Formula 1 car occupies a compact footprint suited to dense, multi-car displays. This model pairs naturally with other 2024-season Looksmart releases — Leclerc's race-specific SF-24 variants from earlier rounds, or the No. 55 Carlos Sainz SF-24 from the same season. Collectors building a longitudinal Leclerc Ferrari sequence will place it alongside earlier chassis such as the SF-23 and F1-75. A standard single-row 1:43 shelf accommodates it without difficulty.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the 1:43 scale model?
At 1:43, a modern Formula 1 car produces a slim, elongated model that fits comfortably on a standard collector shelf without requiring dedicated wide display space.
Does the model have opening parts?
No. As is standard for Looksmart resin models, the body is a sealed one-piece casting with no opening doors, bonnet or engine cover. Detail is focused on the exterior aerodynamic surfaces, livery graphics and the HP sponsorship markings.
What material is the model made from?
The model is cast in resin. Looksmart uses resin construction across its 1:43 range because it allows finer surface definition and sharper livery reproduction compared with traditional diecast methods.
What is the significance of the Abu Dhabi 2024 livery on this car?
The 2024 season was the first full season Ferrari competed under the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HP) title sponsorship. The Abu Dhabi GP on 8 December 2024 was the final race of that season, making this the last SF-24 race entry in the HP livery configuration.
