2026 Topps Turbo Attax Formula 1 Brings New Relics and Turbo Chrome
Topps is pushing its annual Turbo Attax Formula 1 trading card game forward in 2026 with a mix of familiar checklist structure and new chase elements. The European release adds memorabilia relics and Turbo Chrome cards to the product, while autographs remain part of the chase for lucky collectors.
2026 Topps Turbo Attax Formula 1 was released to European markets on July 23, and the product again arrives in multiple formats that include exclusive insert cards. Traditional boxes also include a Hero Packet, giving collectors a built-in premium pack alongside regular packs.
2026 Topps Turbo Attax Formula 1 At a Glance
- Cards per pack: Hobby - 12
- Packs per box: Hobby - 24
- Set size: 200 cards
- Release date: July 23, 2026
- Hero Packet included in hobby boxes: 1
The source also notes that print runs for cards without serial numbers have not been announced.
Base Set Expands to 353 Cards
The base checklist for 2026 Topps Turbo Attax Formula 1 totals 353 cards and is organized around the sport's major teams, drivers, and themed subsets. The opening portion of the checklist focuses on the main Formula 1 teams and their drivers, with each team receiving multiple cards tied to different concepts.
Among the recurring team-based card types are F1 Team Logos, 2026 F1 Team Principals, 2026 F1 Dynamic Duos, 2026 F1 Hero, Power In Numbers, and Lightning Lids. That structure gives each team a broad presence across the set while also creating multiple chase cards for the top drivers.
The checklist includes McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team, Oracle Red Bull Racing, Scuderia Ferrari HP, Atlassian Williams F1 Team, VISA Cash App Racing Bulls Formula One Team, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, TGR Haas F1 Team, Audi Revolut F1 Team, BWT Alpine Formula One Team, and Cadillac Formula 1 Team.
Key Base Set Subsets
Beyond the team and driver pages, the base set moves into a long list of themed inserts and special checklist sections. These include Epic Moments, Speed Silhouettes, Legends Of The Grid, 2025 F1 Sprint Superstars, Drivercore, Night Shift, 2026 F1 Car, La Monumental, F1 Turbo Attax Legacy, Champions, F2 One To Watch, Signature Style, 100 Club, Black Edge, Diamond Infinity, Turbo Chrome, and F1 Gold.
The checklist also includes a technical drawing card for the 2026 F1 Car, plus The Winning Formula and a Strategy Card entry featuring Agent, Slow Pit Stop, Fast Pit Stop, and Overtake Block.
Notable Drivers and Legends
The base checklist features many of Formula 1's biggest names, including Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Carlos Sainz, Alex Albon, Liam Lawson, Oliver Bearman, Nico Hulkenberg, Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon, Gabriel Bortoleto, Franco Colapinto, Isack Hadjar, Lance Stroll, Kimi Antonelli, Sergio Perez, and Valtteri Bottas.
The Legends Of The Grid section includes Sir Stirling Moss, Sir Jack Brabham, Graham Hill, Sir Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, Jody Scheckter, Riccardo Patrese, Nigel Mansell, Alain Prost, Mika Häkkinen, Michael Schumacher, Damon Hill, Rubens Barrichello, Kimi Räikkönen, and Mark Webber.
The Champions section includes Lando Norris, Leonardo Fornaroli, Rafael Câmara, and Richard Verschoor, while F2 One To Watch highlights Joshua Dürksen, Colton Herta, Nikola Tsolov, Dino Beganovic, Gabriele Minì, Mari Boya, Alexander Dunne, Kush Maini, Emerson Fittipaldi, and Nico Varrone.
Turbo Chrome Joins the 2026 Product
One of the biggest additions in 2026 is Turbo Chrome. The source confirms that Turbo Chrome cards have Refractor parallels numbered Green (/99), Gold (/50), Orange (/25), Red (/5), and Superfractor (1/1).
Turbo Chrome cards appear throughout the checklist with a mix of current drivers and legends. The subset includes Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, Liam Lawson, Arvid Lindblad, Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll, Oliver Bearman, Esteban Ocon, Nico Hulkenberg, Gabriel Bortoleto, Pierre Gasly, Franco Colapinto, Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, Sir Stirling Moss, Michael Schumacher, and Mark Webber.
F1 Gold also appears as a separate checklist section, with cards for Lando Norris, George Russell, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Alex Albon, Liam Lawson, Fernando Alonso, Oliver Bearman, Nico Hulkenberg, Pierre Gasly, and Valtteri Bottas.
Memorabilia Cards Add Race-Worn Material
Memorabilia is another major addition to the 2026 edition. Collectors can chase both Memento Manufactured Relics and Raceday Relics, with the latter including race-worn memorabilia.
The Raceday Relics checklist includes 10 cards: Oscar Piastri, Oliver Bearman, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, Liam Lawson, Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon, Lance Stroll, Alex Albon, and Mark Webber.
Manufactured Relics also include 10 cards and feature Lando Norris, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Sir Jackie Stewart, Nigel Mansell, Mika Häkkinen, Kimi Räikkönen, Alain Prost, and Michael Schumacher.
Exclusive Inserts Across Boxes, Tins and Starter Packs
Topps is spreading exclusive content across several product formats. Collectors opening traditional boxes will find one Hero Packet, and that packet contains 11 shiny cards from the 100 Club, Black Edge, Diamond Infinity, Chrome, and Limited Editions groups. Regular packs contain four shiny cards.
The Limited Editions insert includes 18 drivers and also features 1/1 signed versions for select drivers. The checklist includes Oscar Piastri, Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, Isack Hadjar, Sergio Perez, Arvid Lindblad, Gabriel Bortoleto, Kimi Antonelli, Fernando Alonso, Liam Lawson, Alex Albon, Nico Hulkenberg, Oliver Bearman, and Valtteri Bottas.
Collectors can also find three different tin formats, each with its own exclusive cards.
Mega Tins and Super Tins
- Sunshine State Mega Tins include 48 cards and four exclusive Sunshine State inserts.
- Guardians Of The Grid Mega Tins include 48 cards and four exclusive Guardians Of The Grid inserts.
- The Greats Of The Grid Super Tin includes 72 total cards and eight exclusive Greats Of The Grid cards.
The Sunshine State insert features Lando Norris, Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc, Alex Albon, Arvid Lindblad, Lance Stroll, Oliver Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, Pierre Gasly, and Sergio Perez.
Guardians Of The Grid includes Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Isack Hadjar, Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz, Liam Lawson, Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon, Nico Hulkenberg, Franco Colapinto, and Valtteri Bottas.
The Greats Of The Grid Super Tin checklist includes Lewis Hamilton, Max Verstappen, Fernando Alonso, Lando Norris, Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Jackie Stewart, Jody Scheckter, and Michael Schumacher.
Online-Exclusive Starter Pack Cards
The online-exclusive Starter Pack includes three exclusives: Oscar Piastri Papaya LE, Carlos Sainz Chilli LE, and Black Gold LE.
The Black Gold Limited Edition checklist is exclusive to Topps.com and includes Esteban Ocon and Franco Colapinto.
Limited Editions, Black Edge and Diamond Infinity
Several of the premium-feeling subsets return in the 2026 set. Black Edge includes Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, Kimi Räikkönen, Oscar Piastri, Lewis Hamilton, Alex Albon, Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon, and Sergio Perez.
Diamond Infinity features Lando Norris, George Russell, Isack Hadjar, Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Arvid Lindblad, Nico Hulkenberg, Pierre Gasly, and Valtteri Bottas.
The 100 Club section includes Sir Stirling Moss, Graham Hill, Alain Prost, Rubens Barrichello, Lando Norris, George Russell, Max Verstappen, Carlos Sainz, and Oliver Bearman.
Signature Style includes current drivers and legends, with cards for Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar, Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, Alex Albon, Carlos Sainz, Liam Lawson, Arvid Lindblad, Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll, Oliver Bearman, Esteban Ocon, Nico Hulkenberg, Gabriel Bortoleto, Pierre Gasly, Franco Colapinto, Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, Sir Jackie Stewart, and Mika Häkkinen.
2026 Topps Turbo Attax Formula 1 Checklist Structure
The checklist shows Topps continuing to blend current Formula 1 stars, future-facing prospects, and motorsport legends in a single trading card game format. The 353-card base checklist is supported by memorabilia, exclusive tin content, online-only starter pack cards, and a new Turbo Chrome chase layer with serial-numbered Refractor parallels.
For collectors tracking specific names, the checklist is especially deep around McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team, Oracle Red Bull Racing, Scuderia Ferrari HP, and the other major teams represented in the set. The addition of race-worn memorabilia and manufactured relics gives the 2026 edition a broader chase profile than earlier Turbo Attax releases, while the mix of inserts keeps the product rooted in the annual Formula 1 trading card game format that European collectors have come to expect.
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