Ranking this year's chrome inserts: who’s taking pole?
The best part of any new chrome release is that first look at this year's inserts. Which ones are we chasing, what’s going to take the market by storm and what’s new for this year? We’re ranking this year's inserts, who’s taking pole and who’s just going to miss out on the podium? Keep scrolling to find out.
10: Turn up the lights (1:289 packs)
In at number 10, featuring a dynamic combination of driver, car and helmet, these cards are designed to spotlight stand-out night-time performances from previous years. With only 10 drivers to collect, and super rare parallels, this insert is a definite hit.
9: Re-charged (1:5 packs)
Next up, is the action-filled Re-charged series. Featuring the cars of all 20 drivers on the grid, these vibrant cards feature bold colours and dynamic patterns giving the feeling of speed and power generated by the cars themselves. With hit odds of 1 in every 5 packs this insert set is a highly-collectable series.
8: Speed Demons (1:4 packs)
A returning fan favourite, speed demons is at number 8. A definite improvement on the 2023 version, this year's variations feature a 25 man checklist, with stunning driver images and clean minimalist design. Even more beautiful than the base version, numbered logofractor exclusive parallels of this card with the F1 logo foil over the top are some of the nicest cards in the set.
7: Inside Trax (1:432 packs)
New for 2024, this ultra-rare insert is one of the most sought-after cards of the year. Hero-ing the cars in action, with super-clean chrome finish these cards gain mixed reviews across the hobby, but the rarity alone cements this insert's place at number 7 on our list.
6: Camber (1:10 packs)
Camber is back with a bang in 2024. The un-loved insert of previous years, Topps have stepped it up this year with the design for this one. Putting man and machine together on one dynamic card, these cards are beautiful.
5: F1 Armour (Numbered to 50)
One of the rarest cards on the checklist, the rarity alone would make this a massive chase for collectors. Couple this with the cool, high-tech feeling design and low-numbering this insert definitely deserves its place at the top of the mid-field.
4: 1954 (1:3 packs)
Just missing out on the podium, the 1954 insert takes inspiration from Topps iconic 1954 baseball card designs, this beauty is often underrated by collectors. Its nostalgic charm with a modern minimalistic design makes for a stunning collection.
3: Ultrasonic (1:720 packs)
A design familiar with collectors across other sports, this is the first time Ultrasonic features on the F1 checklist. We have to say it’s an instant hit. Bold driver images, visors down, surrounded by pulsing electricity, these cards are insane!
2: Helmet Collection (1:7 packs)
New for 2024, the helmet collection just misses out on the top spot. Featuring some of the most iconic and eye-catching helmets from the grid, these cards are a massive hit with collectors. With numbered parallels across the various sets holding unbelievable value, these are the chase cards of the year.
And the winner is…
1: The Grid (1:72 packs)
It was a tight race with the top two battling it out to the end, but ‘The Grid’ comes away with the win. Featuring some of the coolest driver images in the set, alongside a super clean and focused design, these cards are an absolute hit.
Now the checkered flag has waved, let us know what you think? What inserts are you chasing, tag us in your top 10 and show us your latest hits @SCD on insta.
