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The Hot Wheels APXGP with catalog number JMT03 is a collector's model released in the Mattel Creations Collaboratory series, distributed outside standard retail channels. The 1:64 scale replica is aimed at adult collectors and Formula 1 fans, distinguishing itself from a regular toy car with a metal base, rubber tires, and a set of interchangeable tires.

The APXGP casting was designed by Rob Matthes and Manson Cheung, and its debut coincides with this 2026 series—JMT03 is therefore the first release of this casting. The base of the casting is labeled "F1 The Movie APXGP." The model represents the car of the Expensify Apex Grand Prix Team, bearing number 7 and driven by the character Sonny Hayes. It is finished in black with full APXGP livery and a helmet design corresponding to that character; the base is matte black and metal, the halo is black, and the driver's helmet is white. The model rolls on RRPPZ wheels, which are Real Riders with rubber tires, and—most interestingly—it includes an additional set of tires that can be swapped depending on "race conditions," replicating soft and medium compounds. The country of manufacture is Thailand.

The model was created as part of a collaboration with the film "F1," in which Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes and Damson Idris as Joshua Pearce, both as drivers for the fictional APXGP team. The production was carried out in cooperation with Formula 1 and filmed during actual race weekends, making these cars some of the best-documented movie vehicles in the history of motorsport. The black and gold APXGP color scheme became recognizable even before the film's premiere.

The prototypes are actual vehicles built for filming: 2018 Dallara F2 cars, which are Formula 2 chassis fitted with a Formula 1-styled aerodynamic kit developed by Mercedes-Benz. They were built by the company GK Evolution. Consequently, the cars were actually driven at speeds close to race pace and could take to the track between sessions of real competitions, rather than being mere props.

For a collector, JMT03 offers a dual appeal: the debut of a new casting and a globally-reaching film license, executed with a metal base, rubber tires, and a unique set of interchangeable tires. Models from the Mattel Creations channel do not enter standard retail and immediately become items of collector interest.

FAQ

Does the Hot Wheels APXGP JMT03 come with extra tires?
Yes. The set includes an additional set of interchangeable tires, replicating different racing compounds.

Which driver does this model represent?
It is the car with number 7, driven by the character Sonny Hayes, featuring the corresponding helmet livery.

What cars served as the prototype?
The vehicles used for filming were 2018 Dallara F2 cars, equipped with a Formula 1-style aerodynamic kit developed by Mercedes-Benz and built by GK Evolution.