On 20 October 2024, the Circuit of the Americas hosted one of Scuderia Ferrari's most complete performances of the season. Carlos Sainz, carrying No. 55, crossed the line second, with teammate Charles Leclerc taking the win — a full 1-2 for the Maranello squad. Looksmart fixes that moment in resin at 1:18, the Italian specialist's preferred scale for Formula 1 subjects.
The SF-24 is an evolution of the SF-23 platform developed under the 2022 technical regulations framework. Its power unit is the Ferrari 066/14, a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 hybrid incorporating both MGU-H and MGU-K energy recovery systems. The SF-24 represents the final season Carlos Sainz spent at Scuderia Ferrari before his move to Williams for 2025, lending every 2024 podium result additional significance for the historical record.
Pressure and a Ferrari 1-2 at COTA
The 2024 United States Grand Prix at Austin confirmed the SF-24's potential at high-speed circuits with significant technical sections. Sainz ran strongly throughout the race before Leclerc took the win, converting a Ferrari lock-out of the top two positions and delivering maximum constructor points for the team. The SF-24 ran the HP — Hewlett Packard Enterprise — title sponsorship livery introduced from the Miami GP onwards, making Austin-spec cars a distinct livery variant within 2024 SF-24 releases. The barcode-influenced design elements on the engine cover complete the appearance.
Looksmart's 1:18 Resin Formula 1 Model
Looksmart is an Italian resin model manufacturer with an established specialism in 1:18 and 1:43 Formula 1 and GT subjects. The SF-24 No. 55 is rendered in resin — a material that allows fine surface definition of the car's aerodynamic bodywork, including turning vanes, floor edges and the rear diffuser assembly. Because it is a resin model, the body is a sealed, one-piece structure; surface livery accuracy and paint quality are the primary focus. An acrylic display showcase is included with the model.
In the Display Cabinet
The 1:18 format places this model firmly in the large-scale Formula 1 segment, requiring meaningful shelf depth to accommodate the front wing span of a contemporary single-seater. The included acrylic case provides immediate dust protection and presentation. The natural companion piece is the Looksmart 1:18 Ferrari SF-24 No. 16 Charles Leclerc from the same Austin race, allowing both halves of the Ferrari 1-2 to be displayed side by side. For collectors focused on Carlos Sainz's Ferrari tenure, this model represents his final season at the team.
Frequently asked questions
Does the model have opening parts?
No. This is a resin model with a sealed, one-piece body — no opening panels, bonnet or engine cover. Detail is concentrated on the external aerodynamic surfaces: the floor assembly, diffuser, front wing elements and the HP-liveried bodywork in the 2024 Austin specification.
What is the livery specific to this Austin 2024 version?
The SF-24 at COTA ran the HP (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) title sponsorship branding introduced from the Miami GP 2024 onwards, distinct from earlier 2024 SF-24 releases. The engine cover features barcode-influenced design elements associated with that sponsorship package.
What was Carlos Sainz's result at the 2024 United States Grand Prix?
Sainz finished 2nd on 20 October 2024 at the Circuit of the Americas, behind race winner Charles Leclerc. The result gave Scuderia Ferrari a 1-2 finish and maximum constructor points at that round.
