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Lego Joins F1 Academy With 2026 Entry, Names Esmee Kosterman Driver

The partnership is presented as a bid to draw more girls into motorsport by pairing role models with hands-on play.

Overview

  • A multi-year deal unveiled on the eve of the Las Vegas Grand Prix confirms a Lego Racing entry on the 2026 F1 Academy grid.
  • Dutch racer Esmee Kosterman, 20, is named to drive the Lego-liveried No. 32 after a wildcard debut at Zandvoort in August.
  • A 201-piece F1 Academy Lego set reflecting the car's livery is available for pre-order now with release scheduled for March 1, 2026.
  • Lego is staging trackside activations in Las Vegas, with F1 Academy podium finishers receiving custom Lego Botanicals Bouquets.
  • The entry arrives as the series grows alongside F1 team-backed cars, with a manufacturer-supported Cadillac car joining in 2026.