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Lego's Drivable F1 Cars Debut at Miami Grand Prix Drivers' Parade

The life-sized Lego replicas, built from nearly 4 million bricks, featured intricate details and replaced traditional flatbed trucks for the parade lap.

Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 4, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a full sized Lego replica F1 car during the drivers parade REUTERS/Marco Bello
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Formula One F1 - Miami Grand Prix - Miami International Autodrome, Miami, Florida, United States - May 4, 2025 Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda and Max Verstappen in a full sized Lego replica F1 car during the drivers parade REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Overview

  • Lego unveiled 10 full-scale, drivable Formula 1 cars at the Miami Grand Prix, each constructed from approximately 400,000 bricks and weighing 1,500 kilograms.
  • The cars, designed to promote Lego's Speed Champions line, were created over eight months by a 26-person team at Lego's Kladno factory in the Czech Republic.
  • Each car incorporates a steel chassis, electric drivetrain, hydraulic brakes, and authentic Pirelli tires, allowing them to reach speeds of up to 20 kph.
  • The drivers’ parade saw all 20 F1 drivers piloting the Lego cars, with minor collisions causing some brick debris on the track, prompting calls for cleanup.
  • Following their Miami debut, the Lego F1 cars are set to embark on a global tour, showcasing their engineering and design to fans worldwide.