Aston Martin teams up with Meccano

British Formula One team Aston Martin have announced a new licensing partnership with construction set brand, Meccano, which will see the latter develop premium and officially licensed construction sets designed for adult fans and experienced builders. Aston Martin’s performance-driven design and technical innovation will team up with Meccano’s engineering system with the models set to feature authentic design with realistic mechanical functions, including working steering, a fully functioning engine and moveable DRS, delivering an immersive and technically engaging build experience.

Aston Martin also becomes the first-ever Formula One team to partner with Meccano and the Meccano Pro x Aston Martin Formula One Car will be available globally from August 2026.

Matt Chapman, Head of Licensing and Merchandising, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, said,

“Engineering excellence sits at the heart of everything we do at Aston Martin Aramco. Our license agreement with Meccano allows us to translate the complexity of our race car into a tangible experience for fans, celebrating both innovation and craftsmanship in a unique and engaging way. We’re also proud that we are the first Formula One team to collaborate with Meccano on a licensed product.”

Dave Martin & Mary Price, Co-founders of Addo Play, added,

“This collaboration represents an important step in the evolution of Meccano under Addo Play. It has been fantastic working with Aston Martin, and the great partnership and strong collaboration behind the Meccano Pro x Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Car showcases our commitment to premium engineering builds for fans and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for licensed products within the Meccano portfolio.”