Following Lewis Hamilton's sensational debut performance in the season-opening Australian Grand Prix, Minichamps have announced that they will be releasing a special edition 'first podium' special to commemorate the young Brit finishing third in his very first grand prix start.

The replica will be a limited edition and come presented in commemorative packaging. It will measure about 10cm in length and come complete with its own Perspex case.

The replica is not released until the autumn, but a pre-order is a must as this model has the potential to sell out before it is even released, such is the hype surrounding this young man right now.

As ever, we will not charge customers’ cards until we actually despatch the model.

To order your model you can purchase online by clicking the link below or call Grand Prix Legends on 0870 460 3456 quoting ITV and product code DC27402A. The price is only £24.99.