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Wealthy F1 fans, this is for you!

With Christmas just under a month away, it's time for F1 fans to think about what they'd like to see under their tree on December 25.

So here's an idea for the well-heeled - and we mean the very well-heeled - impassioned F1 devotees out there: a 1/8 scale model of Lewis Hamilton's 2019 Monaco-winning Mercedes W10!

The outstanding precision and quality of this veritable work of art is rivalled only by its stunning aesthetics, part of which - the red Halo - pay tribute to the late Niki Lauda.

The limited-edition hand crafted model, produced by prestigious builder Amalgam and marketed by F1 memorabilia vendor Memento Exclusives, was created in direct collaboration with Mercedes AMG F1.

It's price you ask inquisitively? A mere £6,995!

However, at that price, the Museum-grade acrylic display case is included!

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.