Williams FW45 Gulf #23 Alex Albon Singapore GP 2023 in 1:18 scale
The Williams FW45 carrying Alex Albon at the 2023 Singapore Grand Prix stood out — not because of a win, but because the weekend embodied how tough Formula 1 can be even when things go “right.” Albon and his team entered the weekend under the spotlight thanks to a special fan-voted “Gulf” livery that the fans chose, giving the FW45 a fresh and much-admired look on the night-race streets of Marina Bay Street Circuit.
The race itself was gritty and strategic. The FW45 wasn’t believed to be particularly competitive in Singapore: before the weekend even began, Albon admitted the car was likely “the slowest team in Singapore,” especially after a power-unit issue cut short his second practice session. But during the Grand Prix, through careful tire strategy and timely race-management calls by the team, Albon climbed through the pack and at one point looked poised to take a top-10 finish.
What makes this race — and that FW45 outing — especially memorable is precisely that juxtaposition: a visually striking “special edition” car, a team aware of its limitations, and yet a driver extracting maximum potential under difficult conditions. Albon’s near-points finish (he ended P11) demonstrated how in F1, perseverance, smart strategy and driver skill can make a modest car punch above its weight — even on a street circuit notoriously harsh on machinery and unforgiving of mistakes.
These 1:18 scale replicas will be a great addition to any model collection. Models are
hand painted and are made of Diecast metal. Photo etched parts, tampo printing and
waterslide decals are used to achieve the clear, crisp detail. Polished to a beautiful
finish, these models are exceptionally accurate in scale and shape .