Formula 1 Cars Join Hot Wheels Infinite Rush in March 2027
NXTbets Pro | Published On: September 22, 2026
F1 cars arrive
Formula 1 and Hot Wheels are putting all 22 official 2026 Formula 1 team cars into Hot Wheels Infinite Rush as downloadable content, and the F1 Car Collection Pack is set for a March 2027 launch. The add-on gives players the chance to race the full 2026 grid inside the game’s Speeder category, which Hot Wheels says is its fastest class. That makes the pack a clean fit for a game built around speed and competition. It also puts Formula 1 cars inside a Hot Wheels title in a way the companies have not done before. This will be the first time officially licensed Formula 1 cars are playable in a Hot Wheels game, a milestone for a partnership. Formula 1 and Hot Wheels also described the pack as the biggest gaming activation yet in their relationship, a sign that the move is meant to reach beyond a simple vehicle drop and into a larger crossover between two racing brands. The pack centers on the complete 2026 Formula 1 field, giving the game a full roster of cars tied to the sport’s current lineup.
Hot Wheels game
The Formula 1 cars were developed with Milestone and Mattel and were recreated from their Hot Wheels die-cast versions, tying the digital release directly to the toy line that helped define the brand. Hot Wheels Infinite Rush already includes more than 150 other vehicles, and the new Formula 1 content adds another layer to a roster built around variety as much as speed. The pack will also include Hot Wheels tracks and challenges. Players will be able to access the content on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, ROG Xbox Ally, ROG Xbox Ally X and PC, giving the expansion a wide platform reach. That spread matters for a release built around a recognizable global sport. The result is a crossover that places Formula 1 cars inside Hot Wheels Infinite Rush without changing the game’s core identity. The cars stay tied to Hot Wheels design, but they now sit alongside a broad mix of other vehicles.
Partnership grows
Formula 1 said the collaboration builds on its partnership with Hot Wheels, which began in 2024, and the companies said the release extends a partnership that won a 2026 Licensing Award. That gives the new pack a clear place in a longer rollout instead of making it a one-off promotion. Formula 1 chief commercial officer Emily Prazer said the crossover gives fans a chance to race their favorite drivers’ cars and play against friends and family, a framing that keeps the focus on access, competition and shared play. The latest release also highlights the Formula 1 and Hot Wheels relationship. With the F1 Car Collection Pack set to arrive in March 2027, the companies are lining up a new use for the 2026 Formula 1 grid inside a game that already leans into speed and custom-built tracks. The combination of the full field, the Speeder category, the Hot Wheels track set-up and the wide platform release gives the collaboration a clear scale. Formula 1 and Hot Wheels are treating it as a major step for both brands, and they are backing that claim with a release designed to reach racing fans across console and PC.
