- Two-Person Design: These near life-sized Lego F1 cars are built to fit two people, a significant departure from their usual minifigure models.
- Fitting Diverse Sizes: Creating a cockpit to accommodate real humans was a challenge, requiring adjustments to fit various heights.
- Design Inspiration: The F1 cars take inspiration from the smaller Speed Champions series, even though the designs didn't require extensive 3D data.
- Construction Effort:
- Brick Count: Each car boasts approximately 400,000 bricks.
- Weight: Each vehicle tips the scales at 1,500 kg.
- Team and Hours: A 26-member team dedicated 22,000 hours of work, operating in shifts to complete the project.
- Off-the-Shelf Parts: All the bricks used are available for purchase in stores, although attempting this build at home would be quite costly.
- Electric Motor: Producing 11 bhp, these cars run on electricity, with all main drivetrain components housed in a single unit.
- Performance Specs:
- Top Speed: Approximately 12 mph.
- Battery Capability: Enough for the parade lap and a little more.
- Operational Simplicity: Activated by a simple switch and a couple of buttons, the cars feature essentials like a steering wheel and pedals—all thoroughly tested at the Czech Republic factory.
After their debut, these fascinating cars will embark on a global tour to inspire future generations to embrace both Lego and the thrilling world of Formula One.
Lego has engineered an extraordinary project for the Miami Grand Prix: 10 operational F1 cars for the drivers' parade. Combining creative design and significant engineering effort, these almost life-sized cars showcase Lego’s knack for engaging builds and its ability to inspire the next wave of F1 enthusiasts.
