Minichamps Kimi Antonelli World Champion 2026: The Mercedes W17 in Five Scales

The Minichamps Kimi Antonelli World Champion collection celebrates the newest name on Formula 1’s roll of champions. Minichamps has made the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team W17 No.12 in five scales: 1:8, 1:12, 1:18, 1:43 and 1:64. Every version comes with a standing figure of Antonelli, a pitboard and the World Champion trophy.

This is a once-in-a-generation subject. Antonelli is the youngest World Champion in the sport’s history and the first Italian to win the title in more than seventy years, so this set is likely to become a cornerstone of F1 model collections built around the 2026 season.

Kimi Antonelli: Formula 1’s Youngest World Champion

Andrea Kimi Antonelli arrived at Mercedes in 2025 as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement, a teenager promoted straight from Formula 2 into one of the most scrutinised seats on the grid. His rookie season brought a first podium in Canada, and with it the sense that Mercedes had found something special.

2026 brought all-new technical regulations, and Mercedes-AMG’s W17 was ready from the first race. Antonelli took his first Grand Prix victory in China, then followed it with wins in Japan, Miami, Canada and Monaco as he built a commanding lead in the championship.

He sealed the title at the Mexico City Grand Prix on 1 November 2026. Third place behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton was more than enough, and it settled the championship with four races still to run. At 20 years and 68 days, Antonelli became the youngest World Champion in Formula 1 history, and the first Italian champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953.

Minichamps Antonelli World Champion: Key Features

• Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team W17 No.12 in its 2026 championship-winning livery
• Standing Kimi Antonelli figure, pitboard and World Champion trophy with every scale
• Display case included with the 1:8, 1:12, 1:43 and 1:64 versions
• Five scales: 1:8, 1:12, 1:18, 1:43 and 1:64
• Resin construction for the 1:8, 1:12, 1:18 and 1:43 models; diecast for the 1:64
• Limited edition production
• Sealed display models built for presentation
• Made by Minichamps, officially licensed

From Shelf Model to Centrepiece: Choosing a Scale

Minichamps has a long history with Mercedes’ Formula 1 cars, and the W17 World Champion set shows why. Resin allows the sharp aerodynamic surfaces of the 2026 car to be reproduced faithfully, along with the fine sponsor detail of its silver, black and teal livery. Each model is a sealed display piece, so the focus is on accuracy and presence.

Minichamps 1:8 Kimi Antonelli World Champion (800261912)

The flagship. At around 68 cm long and supplied in a display case, the 1:8 W17 is a museum-scale piece and the most impressive way to mark Antonelli’s title. Production at this scale is very small, so it is the version most likely to become hard to find. View the 1:8 Kimi Antonelli World Champion model.

Minichamps 1:12 Kimi Antonelli World Champion (127261912)

Around 45 cm long and supplied in a display case, the 1:12 W17 offers big-scale detail while still fitting a dedicated display shelf. It sits naturally alongside other 1:12 F1 champions’ cars. View the 1:12 Kimi Antonelli World Champion model.

Minichamps 1:18 Kimi Antonelli World Champion (117261912)

The classic collector’s scale. At around 30 cm the 1:18 W17 shows the car, figure, pitboard and trophy together, and it pairs with Minichamps’ 1:18 race winner models from the 2026 season. View the 1:18 Kimi Antonelli World Champion model.

Minichamps 1:43 Kimi Antonelli World Champion (417261912)

Ideal for building a season-long collection. Supplied in a display case, the 1:43 World Champion model completes a run of Antonelli’s 2026 race winners in a compact format. View the 1:43 Kimi Antonelli World Champion model.

Minichamps 1:64 Kimi Antonelli World Champion (640261912)

The smallest of the set, in diecast. The 1:64 W17 with figure, pitboard, trophy and display case is a great entry point and a perfect desk-sized memento of the title. View the 1:64 Kimi Antonelli World Champion model.

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Why Collect the Antonelli World Champion Model?

• A historic title: the youngest World Champion in Formula 1 history
• The end of a long wait for Italy: the first Italian champion since 1953
• The definitive Antonelli release, with figure, pitboard and trophy
• A choice of five scales, from a 1:64 desk model to a 1:8 centrepiece
• A natural centrepiece for a collection of Mercedes 2026 race winners

Browse our full range of Kimi Antonelli model cars and collectibles, including Minichamps’ race-winner models from his title-winning season.

Availability at Model Universe

The Minichamps Kimi Antonelli World Champion models are listed at Model Universe in all five scales. While they are on pre-order, you can reserve yours from the product page and payment is only taken on release. Once stock arrives, the same pages take orders for dispatch from our warehouse. Large-scale World Champion models are made in small numbers, so we recommend reserving your preferred scale early. Each product page always shows the current availability.

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A Champion’s Car for a New Era

Kimi Antonelli’s 2026 title marks the start of a new chapter in Formula 1. Minichamps’ W17 World Champion set captures the car, the driver and the trophy in five scales. Whether you choose the 1:8 centrepiece, the 1:18 collector model or the 1:64 diecast, it’s a piece of history to keep in your collection.