Carrera DIGITAL 132 	Red Bull Racing TAG Heuer RB13

Carrera DIGITAL 132 Red Bull Racing TAG Heuer RB13

Carrera DIGITAL 132 Red Bull Racing TAG Heuer RB13 'Max Verstappen' (Item



No.: 30818


. ..) gives you wings—well, not necessarily during the 2017 season, when this model was released, but otherwise this relatively young racing team already has an impressive track record. Although Red Bull has been active as a sponsor in Formula 1 since 1995, it wasn’t until 2005 that the company took the step of forming its own racing team. In 2019, this team—which, yes, you could call a “kit-based” racing team—plans to switch engine manufacturers from Renault (TAG Heuer) to Honda, as has already happened with its sister team, Toro Rosso.

Both 1:32 scale models are faithfully reproduced. Personally, I especially like the matte finish of the blue paint—it’s something different. There’s nothing to complain about in terms of workmanship and printing; the quality is now really high.

In terms of performance Carrera , Formula 1 cars are actually on par with one another—within the usual, fairly narrow margins of variation. The two “Red Bulls” are no exception. So, once again, the driver is the primary factor in determining who makes it onto the podium… and that’s a good thing.

CoMod JoergW