full-size F1 cars made of LEGO bricks drive around miami grand prix
in partnership with F1 and all 10 teams on the grid, each of the LEGO group’s big-build cars comprises nearly 400,000 bricks.
LEGO F1 cars debut at the miami grand prix
Full-size, drivable F1 cars made of LEGO blocks debut and complete a lap around the Miami Grand Prix. In partnership with F1 and all 10 teams on the grid, each of the LEGO Group’s big-build cars comprises nearly 400,000 bricks. The drivable vehicles weigh around 1,500 kilos and are capable of reaching speeds of up to 20 km/h.
The LEGO F1 cars in the Miami Grand Prix Driver’s Parade rework the racing vehicles of the car manufacturers, including Ferrari, Aston Martin, and McLaren. The unveiling of the vehicles marks the first time the LEGO Group has produced multiple drivable big builds. It’s also the debut of the Formula 1 drivers behind the wheels of the LEGO F1 cars in the Miami Grand Prix to test the vehicles out, including Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris. The arrival of these full-size, drivable vehicles continues the ongoing, multi-year partnership between F1 and the LEGO Group.
Each build has working wheels and operator control
The design teams build the LEGO F1 cars for the Miami Grand Prix as mobile, with integrated chassis and steering systems that allow for actual track movement. Each of the 10 builds has working wheels, drive mechanisms, and operator controls. A team of 26 designers, engineers, and LEGO builders set up the 10 vehicles for over 22,000 hours. They pulled it off inside the LEGO Group’s Kladno factory, located in the Czech Republic. Each of the LEGO F1 cars for the Miami Grand Prix shoulders 400,000 bricks, fitted with authentic soft-racing Pirelli tires.
The project is also a playful approach to engineering and design. Having the modular blocks of LEGO around the automotive-grade support frames of the race cars is a testament to that. The design teams also reinforce the internal support structures to endure the movement and weight distribution of the LEGO F1 cars for the Miami Grand Prix. The cars also correspond to each team’s visual identity, using accurate color palettes and sponsor branding replicated in LEGO form. After the Miami Grand Prix, the LEGO F1 cars embark on a global tour. It includes exhibitions across cities as well as appearances at future races and F1 calendar moments.
