Even if you’re a Carrera fan, that doesn’t mean you don’t look at other brands, especially all the elements that can enhance your Carrera tracks. We’ve already talked about Newray in the past. Today, here’s a Bburago product that immediately caught my eye. I stumbled across it by chance in an advertisement while browsing the internet.
When I saw this stand, I immediately thought it would be the perfect building next to the starting line of my Carrera GO track. I’m thinking of the stand for the 1/24 scale track, with the stand that allows you to simulate refueling and the pit buildings to house a race car and its mechanics. Carrera offers this for the 1/24 scale track, and surprisingly, it seems like Bburago offers the same thing for the 1/43 scale track.
Not easy to find at the end of 2025, I managed to find the Oracle Red Bull Racing stand in a store for 30 euros.
If we venture to compare the price of a pair of stands with Carrera 1/24 scale stands:
- Carrera double stand, reference 20021104: €25
- Carrera 5 mechanics, reference 20021132: €25
So, for 2 pit boxes and 2 teams of 1/24 scale mechanics: 25 + (2 x 25) -> €75. For 2 Bburago pit boxes, it comes to €60.
Be warned, Bburago is offering a great deal: for this price, you get a set of tool trolleys for the mechanics to store their tools, as well as a Formula 1 car. It’s a static model, but it’s fantastic for decorating the pit box.
By checking the Bburago website and catalog, you’ll discover that the Oracle Red Bull Racing pit box isn’t the only one available, but also:
- Oracle Red Bull Racing
- Ferrari
- McLaren
- Mercedes
But this list reminds me of something; it also includes the licensed teams from Carrera’s Carrera GO range. That’s quite convenient! They are, after all, the four leading Formula 1 teams.
To test this stand, I needed a small Formula 1 circuit. Small, but I brought out my accessories from Action for the occasion to have grass and bushes.
The elements
Upon opening the box, you find different items in several bags.
- Assembly instructions and stickers
- Mechanics
- Workshop trolleys
- Floor plates
- Stand walls
A closer look at the instructions and sticker sheets.
A pleasant surprise regarding the floor markings in the garage and the pit lane in front of the garage: they aren’t stickers but pre-printed with pad printing.
The advantage is that they’re neat, they don’t peel off, and they’re therefore durable.
Assembly
Follow the sticker instructions carefully, making sure you use the correct backing and that it’s oriented correctly. Sometimes you’ll need to align the stickers to the right or left.
The stickers cannot be repositioned if you make a mistake, so be careful.
After applying the stickers, it’s time to assemble the walls and floor. It’s simple: just clip them into the designated slots on the floor.
Once the three walls are in place, add the roof to permanently connect everything. It’s just as easy; simply clip it into place.
And there you have it, our stand is assembled!
Details of the elements
Pit stop
Here’s the inside of the pit box after adding the car and tool trolleys.
The stickers represent workshop kitchens, screens, and computers—everything you’d find in a Formula 1 pit box.
Mechanics
There are 5 of them, including the main stations needed for changing tires during a pit stop.
The Front Jack
The mechanic uses a hydraulic quick-lift jack.
- His role: He positions himself directly in front of the nose of the single-seater. As soon as the car stops on its marks, he lifts the front.
- Special requirement: He must be ready to move aside very quickly as soon as the wheels are secured to release the car.
The Tyre Gunner
There is one per wheel (so 4 in total), two are present without the box.
- His role: He uses an ultra-powerful pneumatic impact wrench (the “Gun”). He loosens the nut in a fraction of a second, waits for the wheel to be changed, then tightens it.
- Signal: He presses a button on his gun to send an electronic signal to the fire control system (the “Lollipop”) indicating that his wheel is secured.
The Tyre Changers
For each wheel, there are usually two mechanics in addition to the Gunner:
- The “Tyre Off”: Its sole purpose is to remove the old wheel as soon as the nut is loosened.
- The “Tyre On”: It must position the new wheel (approximately 10 to 13 kg) perfectly on the axle in one smooth motion.
Our set only includes 3 mechanics for this task, not 8 as it should.
For NASCAR fans, please note that only 5 mechanics are allowed to cross the wall to work on the car (since the 2018 rule). A 6th mechanic is sometimes allowed solely to assist the driver (giving water, cleaning the visor). Versatility: In NASCAR, since there are only 5 mechanics, they must run from one side of the car to the other. The jackman (the one who lifts the car) often has to help change the tires after operating the jack. The 5 mechanics in our set can therefore be used perfectly for a NASCAR race.
Tool trolleys
In a mechanic’s workshop, a tool trolley is essential equipment. It’s much more than just a storage unit: it’s a mobile workstation that allows the mechanic to have all their tools within easy reach, right next to the vehicle they’re working on.
Here’s a detailed description and key information to know:
A tool trolley is generally a sturdy metal box mounted on casters.
- Structure: Made of steel (often with a durable, impact- and chemical-resistant epoxy coating).
- Drawers: They are mounted on ball-bearing slides for smooth opening, even when full and heavy.
- Casters: It has four casters. Two are fixed and two are swivel casters with brakes to securely immobilize the tool cart.
- Work surface: The top is often covered with a rubber mat, an aluminum tray, or an ABS work surface with compartments for storing screws and small tools during use.
Internal Organization (The Modular System)
This is where the tool trolley’s strength lies. The interior is organized to maximize productivity:
Visibility: If a tool is missing at the end of the day, it’s immediately visible thanks to the empty space in the foam insert.
Inserts/Modules: Tools aren’t simply thrown in. They’re stored in foam or thermoformed plastic inserts where each wrench and socket has its designated place.
Formule 1
Well, a Formula 1 car is provided with the stand, I take advantage of having a Pull N Speed CARRERA (which is identical in shape to the Carrera GO) within easy reach.
There’s a noticeable difference in size and length; the Bburago is longer. The tires are also bigger on the Bburago. The finish is also much better. It has to be said, the Bburago is simply better in every way. But let’s not forget that it’s a static model. The Carrera Go has other limitations.
On only one point can I criticize the Bburago. If I put the car in the garage, everything’s fine. But if the car is in the pits, where’s the driver? There’s no one in the car. No helmet. So for pit stops, I’ll use my Pull N Speed.
Staging
Here’s the pit box in place. My track could be bigger because the pit box takes up a lot of space, but we dream of a large track with not one but two pit boxes, one for each car on the track. And let’s go crazy, why not include all the teams available from Bburago (Red Bull, Mercedes, McLaren, and Ferrari), knowing that both drivers are available? That would make eight pit boxes.
Dimensions
External width of the pit box: 160mm
Distance of the pit box: 185mm
Height of the pit box: 110mm
Refueling area depth: 145mm
If you want 2 drivers for the 4 teams, the total width is 4 x 2 x 160mm = 1280mm, which is approximately 1.3 meters of pit box!
Conclusion
If you want to add a little something extra to your Carrera track, this stand is essential. I recommend investing in two sets, as one isn’t enough. I might just buy another set myself soon!
- Reference: 18-38453
- Suggested price: €30