This comes as the seven-time Formula 1 world champion prepares for the new 2026 regulations, a mental reset for the driver who had a worrying first year at Ferrari after leaving Mercedes. Ending the season with 156 points, 86 behind teammate Charles Leclerc, Hamilton was visibly dejected by his lack of results with the Scuderia and finished sixth in the drivers’ standings.
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Being F1’s 75th anniversary, this was as important a year for the championship as it was for Hamilton. And this has paved the way for several of these premium cards throughout the year, with several of them reaching substantial quantities online. Since this card features a diamond to commemorate the series’ diamond anniversary, it will become the main draw of the set and will likely command a high price.
Another card, revealed in November by Topps and Hamilton, contained a scrap of material from the driver’s Ferrari racing suit.
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The card also has his signature at the top of the design in blue ink, followed by his memorable slogan: “Still We Rise.” This comes from the brand’s premium line, the Topps Dynasty line, where each of the cards features real autographs and patches from a combination of things like racing gloves, zippers, and even dog tags.They come enclosed and are extremely rare.
Topps has held the F1 license since 2020 and has quickly become the championship’s leading trading card team. In 2024, a Hamilton card of his sold for a record $1 million.
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talking to The Athletic At the time, he said, “I mean, it’s pretty crazy. I never thought that would be the case. The story, when the kid had bought it through a package deal, the difference that that purchase would have made for him and his family would have been huge.
“I can only imagine these things will continue to increase now, especially with the store opening. I know there’s another big release coming from another league and the growth of the business. It’s got me really hooked.
“I was opening those boxes just now and I thought, I need to get more of these boxes.”
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