1:18 Ferrari 156 Sharknose #4 GP Spa 1961 Belgium Phil Hill CMR 170

Expand your collection with the exquisite 1:18 model of the Ferrari 156 Sharknose #4, driven by Phil Hill at the 1961 Belgian Grand Prix in Spa. This high-quality model from CMR impresses with its attention to detail and the metal body, which perfectly captures the elegance and historical value of this iconic racing car.

A notable Formula One car from the early 1960s, the Ferrari 156 Sharknose was known for its distinctive "shark nose" and played a crucial role in the 1961 Formula One season. One of the outstanding drivers of this car was American racing driver Phil Hill, who scored a significant victory at the 1961 Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.

Ferrari 156 Shark Nose

• Design and development : Designed by Carlo Chiti, the Ferrari 156 Sharknose was the first Ferrari model with a mid-engine. The "shark nose" was an aerodynamic innovation that gave the car its name.
• Engine : The 156 was equipped with a 1.5-liter V6 engine that produced around 190 hp.
• Technical features : In addition to the mid-engine layout, the car featured an advanced chassis design and optimized aerodynamics.

Phil Hill

• Date of birth : 20 April 1927
• Career : Phil Hill was an American racing driver and one of the leading drivers of the early 1960s. He drove for Scuderia Ferrari and won the 1961 World Drivers' Championship.

Belgian Grand Prix 1961

• Date and place : The 1961 Belgian Grand Prix took place on 18 June 1961 at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.
• Result : Phil Hill won the race comfortably with the Ferrari 156 Sharknose #4. This was one of the decisive victories that put him on the way to the world championship title.
• Race report : Hill put in an impressive performance, overcoming the difficult conditions of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit. His driving skills and the performance of the Ferrari 156 Sharknose contributed significantly to his victory.
• Significance : The victory in Belgium was a milestone in Hill's career and an important step towards his world championship title in the 1961 Formula One season. Ferrari dominated the season and Hill's success at Spa was a key moment.

Significance of victory

• Championship Impact : Phil Hill's victory in the Belgian Grand Prix was crucial to his position in the Drivers' Championship and was a key factor in Hill winning the 1961 Drivers' World Championship.