The Formula 1® Exhibition has finally arrived in Amsterdam, and it’s a full-throttle dream come true for motorsport fans. From championship-winning rides to groundbreaking innovations in racing design, this immersive show puts you face-to-face with the star cars that made F1® history. Here’s your guide to the iconic machines on display – get ready to be seriously impressed!
Red Bull RB16B
See the car that made history. The RB16B is the beast that powered Max Verstappen to his first-ever World Championship title at the dramatic 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – a finale still hotly debated by fans. With 10 wins and 8 second-place finishes, this iconic machine didn’t just break records, it broke Mercedes’ seven-year winning streak.
FERRARI F10
Sleek, scarlet, and seriously fast – the Ferrari F10 stands out from the 2010 season. Driven by Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa, this beauty brought home five Grand Prix wins and kept Ferrari in fierce contention for the championship. With its elegant design and roaring V8 engine, the F10 is a powerful reminder of Ferrari’s enduring legacy in Formula 1®.
WILLIAMS FW13B
Drenched in that unmistakable yellow, blue, and white Canon livery, the FW13B is a true symbol of Williams’ golden era. Driven by Belgian racer Thierry Boutsen in 1990, this V10-powered machine delivered a memorable win in Hungary, where he famously held off Ayrton Senna to claim victory. It marked the end of an era too – as the last Williams car designed under Patrick Head’s leadership, it’s a bold piece of F1 history with power and pedigree to match.
TORO ROSSO STR9
The STR9 helped launch a future champion. This was the car Max Verstappen first drove during a 2014 practice session in Japan, making headlines as the youngest driver ever to take part in an F1 weekend at just 17. His impressive showing in the STR9 hinted at the greatness to come – marking the quiet but powerful start of an extraordinary career.
LOTUS 33
A true classic of ’60s racing, the Lotus 33 was as elegant as it was revolutionary. Driven by the legendary Jim Clark, this lightweight, aerodynamic marvel claimed victory at the 1965 Dutch Grand Prix and played a key role in Clark’s World Championship win that year. Powered by a nimble 1.5-litre V8 and shaped by Colin Chapman’s visionary design, the 33 remains a shining symbol of Team Lotus brilliance.
SAUBER C17
Driven by Jean Alesi and Johnny Herbert during the 1998 season, the Sauber Petronas C17 delivered a memorable performance. Alesi secured a podium finish by placing third at the dramatic Belgian Grand Prix — a race marked by the biggest first-lap incident in 25 years. This achievement marked the Sauber team’s fourth podium since Peter Sauber introduced the team to Formula 1 in 1993. The C17 helped the team finish sixth in the Constructors’ Championship and also holds the distinction of being the last Formula 1 car to feature a round steering wheel.