The global licensing deal will see Scalextric developing a Brawn GP BGP001 slot car at 1:64 and 1:32 scales, with the smaller scale model becoming available before Christmas. The larger 1:32 model will be released in early 2010. Both will be available individually or as part of a Grand Prix set.

The smaller scale Brawn GP cars will be joining other famous names at Scalextric, including McLaren Mercedes, James Bond, The Simpsons and Disney/Pixar’s Cars.

Silverstone, home of the 2009 British Grand Prix, hosted the team’s first Scalextric challenge yesterday as Jenson Button tried out the prototype 1:32 model with BBC Radio 4 Today Programme presenter Arlo White. A video of the head to head challenge can be found at the BBC website by following this link.

It is currently unclear if an extra magnet will be placed at the back of the model in order to better replicate the rear diffuser of the Brawn GP car.