The 2024 Italian Grand Prix at Autodromo Nazionale Monza, run on 1 September 2024, produced one of the defining results of the modern Scuderia Ferrari era. Charles Leclerc qualified on pole and controlled the race to take victory, with Carlos Sainz crossing the line second — a Ferrari 1-2 at their home circuit that the tifosi had waited years to witness. Looksmart has rendered that moment in 1:18 resin.
The Ferrari SF-24: A 1:18 Scale Model Car's Full-Size Subject
Introduced for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the Ferrari SF-24 is an evolution of the SF-23 concept built around Ferrari's power unit — a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 hybrid with a combined output exceeding 1000 bhp. The car was developed within the 2024 technical regulations. Ferrari entered it under the Scuderia Ferrari banner with Leclerc (#16) and Sainz (#55) as race drivers throughout the season.
Monza 2024: Leclerc and the End of an 18-Year Wait
The last time Ferrari stood on the top step at Monza was 2006, when Michael Schumacher won the Italian Grand Prix. On 1 September 2024, Leclerc corrected that statistic emphatically. Starting from pole, he managed tyre strategy to hold off McLaren's Oscar Piastri, who finished third, while Sainz shadowed him throughout to seal a Ferrari 1-2. The SF-24 ran in standard Scuderia Ferrari Rosso Corsa livery with white and yellow Shell/HP branding, race number 16 on the nose. No special one-off livery was applied for Monza.
Looksmart's Resin Approach at 1:18
Looksmart is an Italian specialist producer with a strong reputation for high-fidelity 1:18 and 1:43 Formula 1 and GT replicas. This model is cast in resin, a material that enables sharp reproduction of the SF-24's complex aerodynamic surfaces — front wing assembly, floor edges, sidepod undercuts and rear diffuser geometry. Resin construction means the body is a sealed unit with no opening panels; the detail investment is directed entirely at exterior accuracy and livery fidelity. A display showcase is included with the model.
In the Display Cabinet: Placing the Model in Context
A 1:18 single-seater of this generation commands meaningful shelf depth, so plan your display space accordingly — the front wing projection is substantial relative to the bodywork length. The included showcase provides immediate dust-free protection. For thematic coherence, this model sits alongside Leclerc's earlier Looksmart 1:18 Ferrari subjects or the 2024 McLaren MCL38 from the same Monza race weekend. Collectors building a Monza winners' sequence will note this car closes the gap between Schumacher's 2006 Ferrari campaigns and the present day.
Frequently asked questions
Does the model have opening parts?
No. Looksmart's 1:18 resin Formula 1 models are sealed, one-piece body constructions with no opening panels. All collector detail is concentrated on the exterior: aerodynamic surfaces, livery graphics, front wing assembly and rear diffuser geometry of the SF-24.
What material is the model made from?
The model is cast in resin. Looksmart uses resin across their 1:18 Formula 1 range because it allows sharper surface definition than diecast at this scale — particularly relevant for the intricate aero geometry of a 2024 F1 car like the SF-24.
Why is the 2024 Italian Grand Prix result historically significant?
Charles Leclerc's win on 1 September 2024 was Ferrari's first victory at Monza since Michael Schumacher's in 2006 — an 18-year gap. The race also produced a Ferrari 1-2 finish, with Carlos Sainz second and McLaren's Oscar Piastri third, making it a landmark result in the modern Scuderia Ferrari story.
