Where to Buy F1 Cards in Australia (2026 Guide)
Where to Buy F1 Cards in Australia (2026 Guide)
With Oscar Piastri racing for McLaren, Australian collectors have a home-grown driver to chase in F1 cards.
2026 Topps Chrome Formula 1 lands on 15 October. Here is where to buy F1 cards in Australia, how to buy safely, and how we're handling the release.
1. Official F1 products this season
Topps makes the officially licensed Formula 1 trading cards. 2026 Topps Chrome Formula 1 has a 200-subject base set across F1, F2 and F3, refractor parallels, inserts and on-card autographs. It comes in seven formats: Hobby, First Day Issue, Hongbao Edition, Value Box, Mega Box, Logofractor Edition and Sapphire Edition. Hobby boxes have 20 packs of 4 cards with one autograph per box. The main street date is 15 October 2026, with Logofractor Edition on 29 October and Sapphire Edition on 12 November. If you're not sure what each box type means, read our guide to Topps box types.
We won't copy the checklist here. Topps publishes official release details on launches.topps.com, so check there for the full checklist and odds.
The Piastri chase
For Australian collectors, Oscar Piastri is the natural driver to chase. If you pull a big Piastri card, consider grading it.
2. Trusted Australian places to buy F1 cards
- Topps.com. The official brand store for Topps releases.
- Official Topps Direct Partners and hobby shops. Urban Empire Collectables is an Official Topps Direct Partner, receiving Topps product through official channels. You can shop online or at our Newcastle store.
- Marketplaces. Useful for singles after release. Check seller history.
3. What we stock
Our 2026 Topps Chrome Formula 1 collection is where 2026 Topps Chrome Formula 1 will appear. At the time of writing nothing in the collection is in stock, so check back from release day or ask us in store. For a deeper look at the set, read our 2026 Topps Chrome Formula 1 box contents and chases article and our Topps buying guide.
Visit us at Unit 4/2 Templar Pl, Bennetts Green NSW 2290 or call (02) 4049 2264. See our Newcastle card shop page for store details.
Frequently asked questions
When does 2026 Topps Chrome Formula 1 release?
15 October 2026 (street date per Topps), with Logofractor Edition on 29 October and Sapphire Edition on 12 November.
Who makes official F1 trading cards?
Topps makes the officially licensed Formula 1 trading cards.
Where is the official checklist?
Topps publishes release details on launches.topps.com. We link to it rather than copy it.
Can I buy F1 cards in Newcastle?
Yes. Once stock arrives, shop online or visit our Bennetts Green store.