Scalextric F1 McLaren & Williams Slot Cars! Review and Lapping! 🏁🏎️

As ‪@Therealdealmactek‬ pointed out in the comments the McLaren rear wing ing actually accurate. It’s a kiwi!
Finally! We get the new McLaren and Williams by ‪@OfficialScalextric‬ ! Excited to get these, let’s see how they look and how they handle the track!
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[@patrickharper9969]

They look real good to me, thanks

[@tcase101]

Oh man I didn’t realize they were going to do a gulf Williams livery! Gonna need to get that. Thanks for the video!

[@MPSlotCar]

Yeah they got a Williams F1 Race Set coming out with two set exclusive Williams Cars, both with different liveries from 2023.

[@eddiedulko4937]

Hi MP. You're track layout is sensational. I purchased the same 2 cars primarily because they are the only F1 cars that are DPR. (That I'm aware of) I had a go at retro fitting a C7005 chip to a Lotus 99T (Aryton Senna) quite the challenge & frustrating as hell. Had to cut away most of the internal webbing, & smooth with a Dremel to make the chip fit. Just about compromised the cars structural integrity. My only issue is the McLaren's, due to their length is that when negotiating corners side by side some body parts will hit & on occasion the rear Tyres will catch external railing if it's at a corner. Mind you my layout is only a piddly 1.2m x 2.4m. Other than that, the performance is quite impressive. I noticed you didn't have cornering issues as your layout is a lot wider & much larger. I have no issues with any of my other cars which are mostly 80s & 90s style F1 & touring cars.

[@MPSlotCar]

Hi Eddie! Thanks for the comment and for the kind words about the layout. Yeah these two cars overall are great! In looks and driving. Hopefully Scalextric continues and maybe gets more licensing for more teams 🤞🏼 Ahh yeah I know sometime fitting chips into some cars is a really pain! Yeah I can see that being an issue with them being a longer car now a days.

[@slotcardude68]

Great looking cars!!!!!!

[@MPSlotCar]

Thanks brother, Oida!

[@sersant]

Can they be modified to run on Carrera digital?

[@PNWSlotcarDad]

The way you convert Skelectrics cars to Carrera Digital is to get the Carson chip. Ready to run out of the box, swap out on the bottom of the car.

[@MPSlotCar]

That would be the easiest way

[@LoropMC]

@@PNWSlotcarDad Does this work with all Scalextric models ? Also the historic F1 Cars ?

[@paulperinati8537]

I think video camera on top for monitors inside.

[@conquestracingclub]

MP I love this review, every manufacturer has flaws and Triumphs, the cars look great the few flaws should be addressed but for now just happy to see more modern F22 liveries.

[@SlotCar2021]

Agreed, I was surprised the tyre rubbing issue hadn't been flagged before release.

[@markmierau5189]

Are they also available in digital? It'd be a shame if they aren't. Not sure if there's enough room inside to convert those.

[@MPSlotCar]

I haven’t seen them in digital, perhaps you would have to use the smaller chips like SlotInvasion sells to get these converted for Carrera.

[@FA-RACE-TEAM]

Mass, true down front tires and pledge floor shine them, true the rears flat and oil them for 3 days and naptha them and you will shave 1/2 second easy. Scalextrics are lighter and higher RPM motor then Carrera. I have the just the Norris McLaren so far, not a modern Williams fan now the family no longer owns them.

[@MPSlotCar]

Hi brother! Thanks for the tips! I’ll have to give it a go. Yeah if I had to pick one it would be the McLaren as well. It’s just the name now, no family ties anymore unfortunately

[@davegedeon3767]

Nice cars! My wife is not happy though as I want them. lol. I find that most mirrors break off anyways.

[@MPSlotCar]

lol very true

[@rhysthomas209]

G'day massiom, mate awesome review 😮😊great work thank you

[@Therealdealmactek]

That “butchered” logo on the back of the McLaren is very accurate. It’s the kiwi.

[@MPSlotCar]

Ah that makes more sense! Thanks for that ✌🏼

[@briansmale5457]

That's what i was thinking when i first saw it .

[@SpareRoomSlotCars]

The cars look very cool, i might have to pick some up myself

[@slotcarfun7058]

Ciao Massimo , 2 Beautiful F1 models, with the mirrors that's a pity that's true! I think the rims are very very well made for this. Greetings from Bavaria. Hubert

[@MPSlotCar]

Ciao Hubert! Yeah a little odd that they didn’t included mirrors 🤷🏻‍♂️ Cheers brother! ✌🏼🏁

[@hankfay3230]

Loved the camera position for the lapping. It gave a great view of the whole track.

[@aeliayousaf]

how do you drive the scalextric cars on carerra track - do you convert them?

[@MPSlotCar]

Hi brother. No I’m using the OmniSlotBox to convert between analog and digital

[@aeliayousaf]

so that means you cant use lane changers or pit feature?@@MPSlotCar

[@MPSlotCar]

@@aeliayousaf when using an Analog car you unfortunately cannot use any of the digital functions. You would need to buy a Carson chip for the Scalextric car or chip it with another chip option to make it work on Carrera digital

[@thatslotcarguy]

Man these are nice

[@MPSlotCar]

They did a good job, but I’m biased as well so 😅🤣

[@SlotCarHooligan]

Awesome pair of F1s you got there, Massimo! I am always especially envious of your Carrera F1 collection. It seems I missed the window of opportunity to grab any up at a reasonable price when I got back into the hobby. Oh well, maybe next time Carrera decides to put some more out... I did put in preorders for the NASCARS this year, but not the same! 🤣😂👍

[@MPSlotCar]

Hi brother! Yeah can still get some for an okay price on AliExpress but I know what you mean. Hopefully Carrera make more f1 in 1:32 🤞🏼

[@SlotCarHooligan]

@@MPSlotCar I never checked AliExpress to be honest, thanks for the scoop! I pre ordered the 4 Hendricks NASCARs for later this year (thanks to your video awhile back), but yeah, not even close to being the same 🤣 Can't wait for more F1 eventually. Thanks Slot Brother!!

[@OKSlotCarTesting]

Scalextric should have better quality control than that. It will be interesting to see how you correct the front tire problem. Beautiful looking slot cars!🏁

[@MPSlotCar]

Yeah a few little flaws here and there. Overall nice lookin cars.

[@Dafingers1]

So, for scalextric they are pretty racey. A lottle tweekng and you will have a set of 🚀 's. Gotta love them.

[@MPSlotCar]

Yeah a little bit of tweaking and more practice I’m sure they can move up the leaderboard.

[@SlotCar2021]

Great honest review, hope the tyre issue gets sorted.