Looksmart's 1:43 scale model captures the Ferrari SF-24 No. 55 precisely as Carlos Sainz drove it at Circuit of the Americas on 20 October 2024. It was a Sprint-format weekend, and in the main Grand Prix Sainz crossed the line second behind Charles Leclerc — giving Scuderia Ferrari a 1-2 result on American soil. The model carries the Rosso Corsa livery with HP title-sponsor branding, introduced mid-season from the 2024 Miami GP onwards.
The Ferrari SF-24: Evolution Under Pressure
The SF-24 is Scuderia Ferrari's 2024 Formula 1 challenger, developed from the SF-23 platform with revised aerodynamics and a further-developed Ferrari 066/13 1.6-litre turbocharged hybrid power unit — the same engine family as the 066/12 but with measurable gains in both performance and integration. The chassis delivered Ferrari's most competitive mid-season run in several years.
Sainz at COTA: A Ferrari 1-2 in Austin
The 2024 United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas (18–20 October 2024) was run as a Sprint weekend. In the main race on Sunday, Carlos Sainz, running No. 55, finished second, with teammate Charles Leclerc taking the win — a result that underscored the SF-24's race pace on high-energy, abrasive circuits. It also marked one of the cleaner Ferrari team weekends of the season. For Sainz personally, 2024 was his final campaign with Scuderia Ferrari before his move to Williams, giving every race-result model from this season added historical weight.
Looksmart: Hand-Built Resin at 1:43
Looksmart is an Italian specialist producer with an established official Ferrari relationship, building hand-assembled resin models at 1:43 scale. Resin construction allows sharper surface definition than diecast at this scale — aerodynamic elements, sponsor graphics and livery transitions are rendered with the fidelity collectors expect from officially licensed pieces. The SF-24 No. 55 carries the full COTA-specification HP Scuderia Ferrari livery, including Shell and Santander branding alongside the HP logo that distinguished the car's second-half 2024 appearance.
In the Display Cabinet
At 1:43, this model suits a dedicated F1 shelf where space efficiency matters — the format is the standard for serious Formula 1 reference collections. The natural pairing is Looksmart's No. 16 Leclerc SF-24 from the same Austin race, which completes the Ferrari 1-2. A wider 2024 Sainz set could also include his Singapore GP winner, documenting the full arc of his final Ferrari season. The Rosso Corsa and HP branding make it visually distinct from pre-Miami 2024 SF-24 liveries.
Frequently asked questions
Does the model have opening parts?
No. Like all Looksmart resin Formula 1 models at this scale, the body is a sealed one-piece construction with no opening panels. Detail is concentrated on the external aerodynamic surfaces — floor, diffuser, front wing assembly — and the livery graphics, including the HP and Shell sponsor markings.
What material is used and who makes it?
The model is hand-built from resin by Looksmart, an Italian manufacturer with an official Ferrari licence. Resin allows crisper surface definition than diecast at 1:43 scale, particularly on aerodynamic bodywork where thin edges and complex surfaces would be difficult to reproduce cleanly in metal.
Why is the 2024 US GP version of this car significant?
The 2024 United States Grand Prix produced a Ferrari 1-2 finish — Leclerc first, Sainz second — one of the cleaner team results of the season. It was also part of Carlos Sainz's final year with Scuderia Ferrari, and the car carries the HP title-sponsor livery introduced from the 2024 Miami GP, making it historically distinct from earlier-season SF-24 specifications.
