{"id":166290,"date":"2026-04-23T10:30:49","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/?p=166290"},"modified":"2026-04-23T10:30:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T14:30:50","slug":"topps-x-mclaren-racing-a-landmark-moment-for-motorsport-collectibles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/uk\/topps-x-mclaren-racing-a-landmark-moment-for-motorsport-collectibles\/","title":{"rendered":"Topps x McLaren Racing: A Landmark Moment for Motorsport Collectibles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hero-container hero-image-container\" id=\"hero-image-container\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hero-image\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/mclaren-800x1100.webp\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Fanatics Collectibles and McLaren Racing have announced a <strong>multi-year global partnership<\/strong>, naming <strong>Topps<\/strong> as the official trading card licensee of one of motorsport\u2019s most iconic teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Covering all of McLaren racing teams, the agreement marks a major step forward in bringing McLaren\u2019s full racing story to collectors around the world, featuring stars such as Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri and Ayrton Senna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A New Era for Motorsport Collectibles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This partnership represents a significant moment for both brands, combining <strong>Topps\u2019 heritage in trading cards<\/strong> with <strong>McLaren Racing\u2019s legacy of innovation and performance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time ever, collectors can experience a dedicated McLaren collection, bringing together current drivers, legends, and team assets in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introducing Topps x McLaren Racing 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-21.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-166291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-21.webp 900w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-21-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-21-210x140.webp 210w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-21-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first release under the partnership, <strong>Topps x McLaren Racing 2025<\/strong>, celebrates the championship heritage of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>McLaren Formula 1\u00ae Team<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>McLaren Shadow F1\u00ae Sim Racing Team<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Built across a series of themed subsets such as <strong>Championship Winners<\/strong> and <strong>Behind The Wheel<\/strong> the collection tells the full McLaren story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-25.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-166304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-25.webp 900w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-25-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-25-210x140.webp 210w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-25-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A dedicated <strong>\u2018Behind the Scenes\u2019<\/strong> subset offers a deeper look at the personalities behind the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-26.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-166308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-26.webp 900w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-26-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-26-210x140.webp 210w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-26-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While a special <strong>World Champion card<\/strong> celebrates <strong>Lando Norris\u2019 2025 Drivers\u2019 Championship victory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/world-championship.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-166312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/world-championship.webp 1200w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/world-championship-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/world-championship-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/world-championship-210x140.webp 210w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/world-championship-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Innovation at the Core<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the first time in Topps history, collectors can find <strong>McLaren Formula 1\u00ae Team<\/strong> <strong>car relic autograph cards<\/strong>, featuring <strong>authentic components from Lando Norris\u2019 2020 and 2021 McLaren race cars<\/strong> \u2014 a landmark addition that brings fans closer to the sport than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-23.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-166297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-23.webp 900w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-23-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-23-210x140.webp 210w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-23-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dual autograph cards<\/strong> pairing legendary McLaren drivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Autograph relic cards<\/strong> from Arrow McLaren IndyCar stars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Authentic team relics<\/strong>, including race-worn suits and equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Numbered inserts<\/strong> featuring McLaren\u2019s sim racing talent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-24.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-166303\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-24.webp 900w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-24-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-24-210x140.webp 210w, https:\/\/ripped.topps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/image-24-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Landmark Collaboration<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Topps x McLaren Racing 2025<\/strong> collection is available from <strong>23rd April 2026<\/strong>, marking the beginning of what promises to be a defining partnership in the world of motorsport collectibles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Fanatics Collectibles continues to expand its presence across global sport, this collaboration with McLaren Racing sets a new benchmark for how stories, innovation, and heritage can be brought to life through trading cards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Landmark 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