Despite the overcast skies, Miami put up quite a spectacle for the inaugural round of the U.S. leg of the 2025 season. However, even before all the drama unfolded on the racetrack, fans arriving at the Grand Prix were met with an unexpected surprise: 10 life-size, drivable LEGO F1 cars. With both drivers of each team seated in the cockpit, this time one behind the other, we saw each car complete a lap of the 3.36-mile circuit.
The LEGO Group, which partnered with F1 and all 10 teams on the grid, showcased these unique 1:1 scale builds during the official driver’s parade. Each LEGO F1 car takes inspiration from the company’s Speed Champion series, a popular line of scaled-down motorsport models.
But unlike the actual F1 Grand Prix car that weighs just under 1,800 pounds, these LEGO cars, made up of nearly 400,000 bricks and mechanical components, weigh twice as much, coming in at 3,300 pounds. Besides the colorful liveries and detailed sponsor decals across all 10 models, each car was fitted with Pirelli soft-compound tires. Top Speed? 12.4 mph.
Pulling off this spectacle took a coordinated effort, requiring a massive undertaking from a team of 26 specialists at LEGO’s Klando factory in the Czech Republic. Taking design, engineering, and assembly into consideration, each car took 22,000 hours to complete. Drivers were particularly enthusiastic to take these race cars out on track conditions that still looked damp. During the drivers parade, we saw track action in the form of gentle nudges with no real pecking order.
Following their Miami debut, expect the LEGO F1 cars to show up at more Grand Prix races throughout the season, as they’re about to embark on a global tour.
Sources: LEGO, F1, X
