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The shape of Speed - 1/5

The Shape of Speed is a collectible sculpture that captures the essence of motorsport at its most intense moment: the instant when speed transforms into pure emotion.

ATTENTION: THIS IS THE OFFICIAL 1/5 EDITION

1/5 - The Shape of Speed - Limited Edition Formula 1

€17.400,00

ATTENTION: THIS IS THE OFFICIAL 1/5 EDITION

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When velocity becomes sculpture

Created by MainGUILTY and designed by its creative director Carlos Mello, the work originates from the iconic silhouette of a Formula 1 car — the ultimate expression of automotive engineering — and transforms it into a fluid and organic sculptural form.

The single-seater appears to emerge from the metallic surface as if cutting through the air at high speed. From the cockpit, the aerodynamic lines begin to dissolve and evolve into a sculptural flow that evokes smoke, turbulence, and mechanical energy.

Gradually, this flow reveals a new interpretation:
the subtle silhouette of a female figure, almost like a siren shaped by speed. Machine and figure merge into a single form. The result is a paradoxical composition: an intense sensation of movement, frozen in time.

LIMITED EDITION

22 Pieces

Each sculpture is: numbered, signed & certified.

The number 22 marks a historic moment in motorsport: 2026 will be the first Formula 1 season featuring 22 cars on the starting grid.

This edition therefore becomes a tribute to a new era in Formula 1.

The Shape of Speed explores the relationship between three universes:

engineering / speed / organic form

The Formula 1 car represents absolute precision, aerodynamics, and technological mastery. The feminine form introduces emotion, sensuality, and fluidity.

By merging these two elements, the sculpture transforms the mechanical object into an artistic expression of energy and movement.

The piece appears suspended in a fleeting moment;

as if the car had just crossed the track and the air itself were still shaping the metal.

MATERIALITY

MATERIALITY

The sculpture is produced using traditional artistic metal casting.

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Material

Cast brass

Polished nickel-plated finish

The finish creates a visual effect similar to liquid metal, reinforcing the sensation of movement.

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Base

Solid oak wood

Deep black glaze finish

The contrast between the dark base and the reflective metal intensifies the sculptural reading of the piece.

MADE IN PORTUGAL

MADE IN PORTUGAL

TECHNIQUE

TECHNIQUE

Handcrafted by Carlos Mello in Portugal

Production process:

Sculptural modeling

Mold creation

Brass casting

Manual finishing

Nickel plating

Assembly on an oak base

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Each sculpture is individually finished by hand, making every piece subtly unique.

Known for its sculptural designer furniture, MainGUILTY introduces with The Shape of Speed its first art collection dedicated to the world of motorsport.

Under the creative direction of Carlos Mello, the brand continues to explore the intersection between:

art / design / architecture / mechanical emotion

The Shape of Speed marks the beginning of a new series of works conceived specifically for international collectors.

Special Editions

THE CURATED

THE CURATED

The official unveiling of the sculpture will take place during the weekend of the:

Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2026 — Silverstone. The 1/1 will be exhibited at Escapade Silverstone, an international space that combines hospitality, architecture, and contemporary art during the event.

The exhibition will be curated by Renata Fernandes, a curator dedicated to projects that intersect art, design, and automotive culture.

www.escapadesilverstoneart.com