McLaren MP4/23 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes No. 22 Lewis Hamilton Brazilian GP World Champion 2008 Rain Tyres Minichamps 1:18

€180,90

Minichamps 1:18 scale model of Lewis Hamilton's McLaren MP4/23, No. 22, as raced at the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix — the race that decided the Drivers' World Championship by a single point.

Scale	1:18
Manufacturer	MINICHAMPS
Year	2008
Car Brand	McLAREN
Car Model	LEWIS HAMILTON - F1 MP4/23
Category	RACING CARS
Subcategory	FORMULA 1
Event	WORLD CHAMPION BRAZILIAN GP WITH RAIN TIRES 2008
Material	DIE-CAST

MANUFACTURED BY MINICHAMPS

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In short
A die-cast 1:18 scale model car replicating Hamilton's championship-winning MP4/23 at Interlagos 2008, fitted with the rain tyres that proved decisive on the final lap.

The McLaren MP4/23 carried race number 22 for Lewis Hamilton throughout the entire 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Championship season. Powered by the Mercedes-Benz FO 108V 2.4-litre naturally aspirated V8, the car wore the Vodafone McLaren Mercedes silver-and-red livery — one of the most recognisable schemes in early 21st-century grand prix racing. This Minichamps replica captures a very specific moment: the Brazilian Grand Prix specification, complete with rain tyres.

The McLaren MP4/23: McLaren's 2008 Formula 1 Challenger

The MP4/23 proved competitive across a full season. The Mercedes-Benz FO 108V 2.4-litre V8 sat within a chassis that Hamilton and team-mate Heikki Kovalainen developed through 2008. Hamilton's No. 22 car accumulated 98 championship points across the season — one more than Ferrari's Felipe Massa — in one of the closest title contests in the sport's history.

Interlagos, 2 November 2008: Final Lap, Final Point

At the Autódromo José Carlos Pace, Hamilton required a fifth-place finish or better to take the championship. Rain returned in the closing laps; with two laps to go Sebastian Vettel passed Hamilton, dropping him to sixth. On the final lap Timo Glock, who had stayed on dry-weather tyres, lost grip and Hamilton passed him in the last corners to retake fifth, and the title was decided by a single point. At 23 years and 300 days old, Hamilton became the youngest Formula 1 World Champion at the time. The rain-tyre configuration on this model is a direct reference to those closing minutes.

Minichamps 1:18 Die-Cast: Open-Wheel Benchmark

Produced by Minichamps, this 1:18 scale model car is die-cast in metal, consistent with the German manufacturer's long-standing approach to Formula 1 replicas at this scale. The fitment of rain tyres rather than slicks makes this a distinct Brazilian GP specification, reflecting the wet conditions that defined the race's outcome. The Vodafone silver-and-red livery and No. 22 race number are reproduced across the bodywork.

Frequently asked questions

What race does this model represent?

It represents Lewis Hamilton's McLaren MP4/23, No. 22, at the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos — the final round of the 2008 FIA Formula 1 World Championship, held on 2 November 2008.

Why does this model have rain tyres instead of slicks?

Rain returned in the closing laps at Interlagos, and the tyre choice proved pivotal: with two laps to go Sebastian Vettel passed Hamilton, dropping him to sixth. On the final lap Timo Glock, who had stayed on dry-weather tyres, lost grip and Hamilton passed him in the last corners to retake fifth and secure the championship by one point over Felipe Massa.

What livery does the model carry?

The Vodafone McLaren Mercedes livery: predominantly silver bodywork with red Vodafone branding — the team's identity throughout the entire 2008 season.

Who makes this model and what material is it?

It is made by Minichamps, produced in die-cast metal at 1:18 scale.

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What payment methods do you accept?

We accept the following payment methods: Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express. Apple Pay & Google Pay. Cash on Delivery (available only for Italy). PayPal.

What is your return policy?

Items must be returned within 14 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, with the original packaging and box.

Refunds are issued for the returned item only.
Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. When a return is approved, we provide a prepaid return label, and the return shipping cost—equal to the original shipping fee—will be deducted from your refund once the return has been received and processed.

The original shipping cost is refunded; only the return shipping cost is excluded from the refund.

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What countries do you ship to?

Country	Shipping Fee (€)
Italy	12,90
Albania	26,00
Andorra	26,00
Austria	14,50
Belgium	14.50
Bulgaria	17,90
Czech Republic	17,90
Denmark	18,90
Estonia	18,90
France	14.50
Germany	14.50
Greece	18,90
Ireland	18,90
Latvia	18,90
Lithuania	18,90
Luxembourg	14.50
Malta	26,00
Monaco	14.50
Netherlands	14.50
Poland	17,90
Portugal	14.50
Romania	17,90
San Marino	12,90
Slovakia	17,90
Slovenia	17,90
Spain	14.50
Sweden	39,90
Switzerland	17,90
United Kingdom	18,90
USA	39,90

All orders are processed and delivered from Italy within 2–7 business days (Monday–Friday, excluding public holidays). Shipping status can be verified at any time by using the tracking number provided via e-mail. You can also access this information within your account.

UK Orders: orders to the UK must total Euro 170+. Customs duty and import VAT for orders over this amount are charged by the courier on delivery and are payable by the customer.

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All orders are processed within 2 -4 business days (Monday–Friday, excluding public holidays).

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No. Processing time (2–4 business days) is separate from the carrier’s delivery time.

Delivery time depends on your destination and begins after the order has been shipped.

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Refunds are processed within working days 14 days from when we receive the item(s).

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