A Renault Driver Development programme member since 2002, Heikki Kovalainen became the team's F1 lead test driver in 2006 and made his Formula One race debut in 2007. The high point of his first season was a fantastic drive in the Japanese Grand Prix at Fuji where he held off countryman, and eventual World Champion, Kimi Räikkönen to take second place.
This is a detailed model of 2008 Vodafone McLaren Mercedes as driven by Heikki Kovalainen in his first Season with the McLaren Mercedes team. Fitted with the super-fast, slim-line FF motor this car is very quick. Build quality and attention to detail is to the normal high standard. The quality of the printed decoration is excellent. The front nose and wing assembly is designed to detach in the event of an accident for refitting without affecting other components.
This Digital Plug Ready (DPR) car can be converted for use with the Scalextric Digital range in under sixty seconds using the C8516 F1 EasyFit Digital Plug. This car features adjustable Magnatraction™ positions and easy change pick-ups.
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