Pre-Order the Limited Edition 1:12 Scale 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 Model Car by GP Replicas

GP Replicas has just announced four 1:12 scale replicas of the iconic Ferrari 500 F2 that raced to glory in the 1953 Formula 1 championship with Alberto Ascari winning the drivers championship.

Model Features

• High-quality hand-made resin model
• 1:12 scale (approximately 33.5cm long)
• Limited edition
• Removable engine cover
• Made using fine parts and the latest modelling technology
• With certificate of authenticity
• Mounted on luxury leather base with metal plaque
• Supplied with high-quality display case
• Premium packaging
• Made by GP Replicas

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A Brief History of the Ferrari 500 F2

The Ferrari 500 F2 was the dominant force in Formula One during the early 1950s, specifically in the 1952 and 1953 seasons. Designed by Aurelio Lampredi, the car was built to comply with the Formula Two regulations that the World Championship adhered to in those years due to a lack of Formula One entrants. Powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, the Ferrari 500 F2 was both lightweight and mechanically reliable, offering superior handling and performance compared to its rivals. Its success helped cement Ferrari’s growing reputation as a powerhouse in the sport.

The 1953 season saw the 500 F2 continue its reign, with Alberto Ascari at the heart of Ferrari’s campaign. Ascari, already the reigning World Champion, began the season in Argentina. In sweltering conditions, the Buenos Aires Grand Prix was a tough race, with high attrition and fervent local support for Argentine drivers. Ascari, however, was clinical, controlling the race with his usual precision and claiming victory, showing both his and the car’s continued superiority. This win set the tone for another dominant season for Ferrari.

At Silverstone for the British Grand Prix, Ascari once again delivered a masterclass. The Ferrari 500 F2 was ideally suited to the fast, flowing nature of the circuit, and Ascari capitalised fully, taking pole position and converting it into a commanding win. However, the race is also remembered for the remarkable performance of Mike Hawthorn in a Cooper-Bristol, but it was Ferrari who remained unassailable. That same weekend saw an important subplot, as British fans were treated to a glimpse of their rising talent in Hawthorn, but Ferrari’s grip on the championship remained firm.

The German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring provided a dramatic and demanding challenge, one where Ferrari’s experience proved crucial. It was here that Giuseppe Farina, the 1950 World Champion, drove superbly to secure a well-earned victory for Ferrari. Farina’s win added further weight to Ferrari’s dominance in the season, and though he often played second fiddle to Ascari, his performance in Germany was a reminder of his class and competitiveness.

Later in the season, at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, it was Mike Hawthorn who truly came into his own. Although Ascari won the race, Hawthorn, driving for Ferrari as a relatively new recruit, battled wheel-to-wheel with Juan Manuel Fangio in a thrilling contest that showcased his potential. His fearless driving style and determination earned him not just third place but also immense respect, and it marked the beginning of a distinguished career with Ferrari and beyond.

The 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 remains one of the most successful machines in Grand Prix history. It delivered Ferrari its second consecutive Constructors’ title and helped Ascari become a back-to-back World Champion. The season also saw the emergence of new talents like Hawthorn, the resilience of veterans like Farina, and the continued evolution of Ferrari into a dominant and storied force in motorsport.