Scuderia Ferrari SF-24 - Shell V-Power Promo Edition

The Resurgent Prancing Horse

The Scuderia Ferrari SF-24 marked a dramatic turnaround from the struggles of previous seasons. With five victories - including emotional wins at Monaco and Monza, plus stunning 1-2 finishes in Australia and the United States - Ferrari delivered their highest win count since 2018. The SF-24 propelled the team to second place in the Constructors’ Championship, even mounting a serious challenge to McLaren for the title that lasted until the final race in Abu Dhabi.

Model Specifications

• Real Vehicle: Scuderia Ferrari SF-24 (2024 F1 Season)
• Drivers: Charles Leclerc (#16) and Carlos Sainz (#55)
• Scale: 1:41
• Series: Shell V-Power Ferrari Collection
• Features: Diecast metal construction, detailed livery, display base
• Livery: Classic Scuderia Ferrari Rosso Corsa red with sponsor branding

Technical Innovation

The SF-24 featured significant technical advancements that contributed to Ferrari’s resurgence in 2024:

Hybrid Power Unit: The Ferrari 066/11 combines a 1.6L turbocharged V6 engine with two energy recovery systems:

• MGU-K (Kinetic): Energy recovery from braking
• MGU-H (Heat): Harvests energy from exhaust heat and turbocharger
• Total power output: ~1,000 horsepower
• Maximum RPM: 15,000 (regulated by F1 rules)

Chassis Development: The SF-24 showed exceptional development throughout the season, with particularly strong pace improvements after the summer break. The aerodynamic package and chassis refinements allowed Ferrari to compete consistently at the front of the grid, enabling both race victories and podium finishes against formidable competition from Red Bull and McLaren.

Season Performance

The 2024 season showcased Ferrari’s return to winning form with five victories:

Race Victories:

• Australia: Carlos Sainz’s stunning win, overtaking Max Verstappen on the opening lap despite returning from emergency appendix surgery just two weeks earlier, followed by Ferrari’s first 1-2 finish since Bahrain 2022
• Monaco: Charles Leclerc’s emotional home race victory, ending his long wait to win at Monte Carlo
• Monza: Leclerc’s triumph before the passionate Tifosi
• Mexico City: Sainz’s second victory of the season
• United States: Ferrari’s second 1-2 finish of 2024

Championship Battle: Ferrari mounted a genuine challenge for the Constructors’ Championship, surpassing Red Bull to claim second place. The team challenged McLaren for the title until the final round in Abu Dhabi, representing a massive step forward from previous seasons.

Driver Performance

Charles Leclerc (#16):

• Championship Position: 3rd in Drivers’ Championship
• Points: 356
• Wins: 3 (Monaco, Monza, and one additional victory)
• Pole Positions: 3
• Season Highlight: Comprehensively beat Sainz in the 2024 qualifying head-to-head battle

Carlos Sainz (#55):

• Championship Position: 5th in Drivers’ Championship
• Points: 290
• Wins: 2 (Australia, Mexico City)
• Podium Finishes: 9
• Season Note: Final year with Ferrari before moving to Williams

Team Statistics:

• Total podium finishes: 22
• Pole positions: 4
• Fastest laps: 4
• Total wins: 5

Collection Value

This Bburago 1:41 scale model captures the SF-24 in detailed form:

• Diecast metal construction providing solid weight and presence
• Detailed tampo-printed livery reproducing the 2024 SF-24 race livery
• Classic Scuderia Ferrari Rosso Corsa red with authentic sponsor decals
• 1:41 scale - an unusual size between the popular 1:43 and 1:64 scales
• Display base included

Acquisition: This model was part of Shell V-Power’s petrol pump promotion program during 2024, reflecting Shell’s long-standing partnership with Scuderia Ferrari. Manufactured by Bburago (Maisto International), who have produced officially licensed Ferrari models for years.

A significant piece commemorating Ferrari’s resurgent 2024 season - five victories, second in the Constructors’ Championship, and a genuine title challenge. From Leclerc’s emotional Monaco triumph to the 1-2 finishes in Australia and the United States, the SF-24 proved Ferrari could consistently fight at the front.