It’s time to start your engines and get ready for a new F1® product releasing soon! 2024 Topps Chrome Formula 1® releases on November 22nd and is sure to be filled with the same fast paced action that we see on the track! Below are some of the key chases in the product!
7x World Drivers Champion: Lewis Hamilton
Hamilton has had one of the most accomplished Formula 1 careers of all time. In 2007 he became the first black F1 driver when he joined McLaren alongside 2005 & 2006 WDC Fernando Alonso. He missed out on the Championship by 1 point in his rookie season but won the following year. Since then, he’s added 6 more titles for a total of 7; equaling the record for most World Driver Championships. His 104 Pole Positions & 105 Race Wins are both records he continues to improve upon.
As he heads to Scuderia Ferrari in 2025, this could be your last chance to see him in his Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Race Suit! Hamilton’s greatness also extends beyond the track, where he is a successful businessman and model.
His largest passion however is being a champion for inclusion and diversity. His unwavering support for women and minorities through his charity projects is a testament to his character. A true icon of his generation; there is no denying his superstar status.
Reigning Champion: Max Verstappen
Verstappen became the youngest Formula 1 driver ever in 2015 when he joined Toro Rosso at just 17 years of age. His impressive performances earned him a promotion to Red Bull in the middle of the 2016 season ahead of the FORMULA 1 GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA.
In his first ever race for the Milton Keynes based team, he became the youngest ever race winner in Formula 1 history. Known for his ruthless aggression and unrelenting consistency he was primed for greatness. His year-long battle with Lewis Hamilton and ultimate triumph in 2021 earned him his 1st World Championship. He went on to win both the 2022 & 2023 titles with ease, the latter being one of the most dominant seasons of all time.
Verstappen is currently leading the 2024 title race and looks set to win his 4th consecutive championship. Max eats, sleeps and breathes racing; spending the majority of his free time sim-racing. He even competed in and won the 24 Hours of Nürburgring with team Redline just hours before winning the FORMULA 1 EMILIA-ROMAGNA GRAND PRIX 2024 earlier this year.
McLaren Ascendency: Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri
The Papaya hued Formula 1 team of McLaren have rocketed to the sharp end of the grid this year. Not only have both drivers Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri driven the 2024 car to their first ever victories, but McLaren looks set to run away with the Constructors Championship. Expect to see both drivers vying for wins the remainder of the 2024 season and pegged as favorites heading into 2025!
Formula 2™ Future Stars: Kimi Antonelli, Oliver Bearman, Jack Doohan, Franco Colapinto, Liam Lawson & Gabriel Bortoleto
Theory future of Formula 1 has never been brighter than with this new crop of rookies. 2024 saw a repeat of 2023’s grid for the majority of the year, until Franco Colapinto & Liam Lawson took over halfway through the season.
Joining them on the grid in 2025 will be rookies Andrea Kimi Antonelli for Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS, Oliver Bearman for Haas, Jack Doohan for Alpine & Gabriel Bortoleto for Stake F1® Team KICK Sauber. You can chase all of these drivers in 2024 where their Future Stars or Reserve Driver cards will be featured! Grab their cards now and cheer them on throughout their rookie seasons in 2025!
New Parallels & Inserts
New parallels for this year are Aqua Sonar /150 & Black Refractor /10. Aqua Sonar replaces last year’s Aqua Wave and brings an entirely new design to the Formula 1 product. Black Refractors /10 have been a highly sought after parallel in other sports and are a welcome addition to Formula 1.
New inserts like Helmet Collection, Ultrasonic & Re-Charged are sure to appeal to collectors. F1 drivers’ unique helmets are very popular among fans and now you can own cards that represent your favorite drivers!
It’s up to you to take your collecting racing line of choice! No matter how you collect- this product will have you racing towards the shelves for more!
