On 5–7 September 2025, Scuderia Ferrari HP arrived at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza with both SF-25s wrapped in a livery that would run for precisely one race weekend. The occasion was the 50th anniversary of Niki Lauda's first Formula 1 World Championship, secured at this very circuit on 7 September 1975. Looksmart has translated that singular moment into a hand-made 1:18 scale model car, officially licensed by Ferrari and supplied with a plexiglass display showcase.
Ferrari SF-25: The 2025 Challenger
The SF-25 is Ferrari's 2025 Formula One car, designed under the technical direction of Enrico Cardile (chassis) and Enrico Gualtieri (power unit). It runs a carbon fibre composite monocoque with double wishbone pull-rod suspension at both ends, and is powered by the Ferrari 066/15 — a 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 hybrid, limited to 15,000 RPM, supplemented by MGU-K and MGU-H energy recovery systems. Fuelled by Shell V-Power and driven by Charles Leclerc (#16) and Lewis Hamilton (#44), the SF-25 recorded 7 podiums, 1 pole position and 2 fastest laps across the 24-race 2025 season.
Monza 2025: A Livery Rooted in 1975
Announced on 3 September 2025, the special livery was applied using recyclable PVC film wrap — the same HP co-developed technology used for the Miami GP special earlier that season. The visual language was drawn directly from the Ferrari 312 T: a deeper, vintage 1975-shade of red across the bodywork; white longitudinal stripes running the full length of the car; a fully white engine cover; a metallic silver rear wing evoking the aluminium aesthetics of the pre-carbon-fibre era; race numbers printed in black on white rectangular backgrounds in a period-correct font; and cursive driver name scripts on the sidepods. The entire team, including Hamilton and Leclerc, wore 1975-inspired race suits and helmets developed with Puma.
Hamilton's Race: First Italian GP in Red
The 2025 Italian Grand Prix was declared the fastest race in Formula 1 history at the time. Hamilton qualified fifth — 0.117 seconds behind Leclerc — but served a five-place grid penalty carried from the Dutch GP for a yellow-flag infringement, dropping him to 10th on the grid. He recovered to finish sixth (+37.449 s), scoring 8 championship points and completing all 53 laps. It was his first Italian Grand Prix as a Ferrari driver, at the circuit regarded as Scuderia Ferrari's spiritual home.
The Looksmart 1:18 Resin Model
Looksmart — part of the MR Group and an official Ferrari-licensed partner present at major international motor shows — produced this 1:18 scale model in hand-made high-quality composite resin. The construction is a sealed one-piece body with no opening parts; surface fidelity is concentrated on the livery graphics, aerodynamic bodywork and period-inspired wheel designs that mirror the 1975-era rim details. The model ships with a plexiglass showcase with base. A companion model depicting Charles Leclerc's #16 SF-25 in the same Lauda anniversary livery is produced by Looksmart at the same 1:18 scale.
In the Display Cabinet
The 2025 F1 technical regulations cap total car length at 5,600 mm; at 1:18 that translates to a theoretical maximum of approximately 31 cm — allow at least that depth of shelf space, accounting for the nose and rear wing overhang. The red-and-white Lauda livery provides strong visual contrast alongside any standard 2025 Ferrari HP red livery model, making it an immediate focal point. For collectors building a thematic set, the natural pairings are the Leclerc #16 version of this same Monza tribute and any 1:18 Ferrari 312 T from the 1975 season — the direct historical reference that inspired every graphic element of this livery.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the 1:18 scale model?
The 2025 F1 technical regulations set a maximum car length of 5,600 mm. Scaled to 1:18, that gives a theoretical maximum length of around 31 cm — plan for at least that much shelf depth, plus clearance for the front wing and rear wing overhang. The included plexiglass showcase adds a few centimetres to the overall footprint.
Does the model have opening parts?
No. This is a sealed one-piece resin body with no opening doors, bonnet or engine cover, and the wheels do not roll. All the detail is concentrated on the exterior surfaces: the livery graphics, aerodynamic bodywork, the metallic silver rear wing and the 1975-inspired wheel designs.
What material is the model made from, and is it officially licensed?
The model is hand-made in high-quality composite resin by Looksmart, part of the MR Group. It is an officially licensed Ferrari product — Looksmart is recognised as an official Ferrari supplier at major international motor shows.
Why did the SF-25 run this livery only at Monza?
Scuderia Ferrari HP applied the red-and-white scheme for a single race weekend — the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, 5–7 September — to mark exactly 50 years since Niki Lauda clinched his first Formula 1 World Championship at Monza on 7 September 1975, driving the Ferrari 312 T. The livery was applied via a recyclable PVC film wrap co-developed with title sponsor HP and was not used at any other round of the 2025 season.
