{"id":411105,"date":"2026-01-14T00:08:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T00:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/411105\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T00:08:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T00:08:10","slug":"aston-martin-teams-up-with-meccano-for-18-scale-f1-model-for-the-2026-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/411105\/","title":{"rendered":"Aston Martin teams up with Meccano for 1:8-scale F1 model for the 2026 release"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Aston Martin has confirmed a new licence agreement with Meccano, which will result in the release of the Meccano Pro x Aston Martin Formula 1 car.<\/p>\n<p>The set will allow fans to construct a highly detailed 1:8-scale model inspired by the Silverstone outfit&#8217;s 2025 car, the AMR25, and will be released in August 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The model, which is part of the Meccano Pro range aimed at experienced, adult builders, will feature: working steering, a fully functioning engine and movable DRS.<\/p>\n<p>Matt Chapman, head of licensing and merchandising at the Aston Martin F1 team, said in a press release: \u201cOur licence agreement with Meccano allows us to translate the complexity of our race car into a tangible experience for fans, celebrating both innovation and craftsmanship in a unique and engaging way.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We\u2019re also proud that we are the first Formula One team to collaborate with Meccano on a licensed product.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Dave Martin and Mary Price, co-founders of Addo Play, added: \u201cIt has been fantastic working with Aston Martin, and the great partnership and strong collaboration behind the Meccano Pro x Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Car showcases our commitment to premium engineering builds for fans and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for licensed products within the Meccano portfolio.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1768349290_786_lance-stroll-aston-martin-raci.jpg\" alt=\"Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\"\/> <\/p>\n<p class=\"title\">Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Racing<\/p>\n<p class=\"photographer\">Photo by: Sam Bagnall \/ Motorsport Images via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>This comes ahead of the 2026 F1 season, which will be the first year of Aston Martin&#8217;s power unit partnership with Honda and with Adrian Newey as team principal.<\/p>\n<p>The Lawrence Stroll-led team will unveil its 2026 challenger on 9 February, two days before testing. 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