Life-Sized LEGO F1 Cars Hit The Grand Prix Track
LEGO builders spent over 22,000 hours building ten life-size, working F1 cars – one for each team – that debuted at the Grand Prix of Miami.
LEGO’s partnership with F1 just got bigger—literally. A skilled team of 26 designers, engineers, and builders spent nearly two and a half years creating full-size, drivable versions of the new Speed Champion sets. Each of the ten teams got its own two-seat custom car.
“We build bricks in the software as you would build bricks at home, but this is a different scale, so we lay them down layer by layer, like you would build a house, for example. And then when we’re finished, we prepare a manual, like you get in a set in the shop, for our builders. And they go layer by layer, gluing the bricks until we have these wonderful cars.”
– LEGO Designer Jonathan Jurion via ESPN
Each big build weighs 3,307 lbs (around 1,100 lbs of bricks) and can reach speeds of around 12.5 mph. LEGO didn’t get into what kind of motor or chassis the cars have, but all of them are fitted with track-ready Pirelli wheels and soft racing tires, just like their 850 horsepower counterparts.
All ten teams took the cars out during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at the Miami International Autodrome. Team Mercedes’ George Russell and Kim Antonelli tried to overtake team Ferrari… and almost crashed into them.
These LEGO F1 big builds are going on a full global tour, so if you’re going to a race this season you’ll be able to get a closer look at them. There’s a full video of the cars on the track on F1’s YouTube channel; you can watch it here.
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LEGO F1 Speed Champions Cars
These sets allow you to build and display your favorite team. These LEGO cars range from 260 to 275 pieces and are 8 inches (20 cm) long; each comes with a minifig driver. You can buy just your favorite or pick up a box that includes all ten cars.
I have the MCL38. It has some interesting building techniques and is really fun for a smaller set.
- Ferrari SF-24
- MoneyGram Haas F1® Team VF-24
- Visa Cash App RB VCARB 01
- KICK Sauber F1 Team C44
- BWT Alpine F1 Team A524
- Williams Racing FW46
- Aston Martin Aramco F1 AMR24
- McLaren F1 Team MCL38
- Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20
- Mercedes-AMG F1 W15
LEGO Technic Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20
The LEGO Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 measures over 25 inches (55 cm) and contains 1,639 pieces. It’s a standout piece for any die-hard fan of the team. With its authentic livery, Pirelli-printed tires, and meticulously recreated aerodynamic details using LEGO Technic components, this model perfectly captures the essence of the championship-winning car. It includes a 2-speed gearbox, a powerful V6 engine with moving pistons, and a spinning MGU-H unit. The model offers a true-to-life representation of the high-performance car.
LEGO Technic Ferrari SF-24 F1
This set’s detailed aerodynamic features, including an opening DRS, Pirelli-branded slick tires, and a V6 engine with a rotating MGU-H, allow builders to envision the excitement of a final lap race before completing the model. The set also includes key parts like front and rear suspension, plus a 2-speed gearbox, offering a deep dive into the mechanics of one of the fastest cars on the grid. With 1,361 pieces, this set offers fans a unique opportunity to construct one of the most iconic race cars in history.
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