Some of the best F1 LEGO sets call in brand partnerships with some of the leading names in the engineering world. Cars from goliath names such as McLaren and Ferrari have been turned into buildable Technic sets complete with gears, levers, and rubber tyres, while Speed Champions has adopted a more traditional system.
2024’s upcoming LEGO Technic sets are going to bring even more variety with their new-found interest in space engineering, though the F1 inspiration behind LEGO Technic is never going to be left behind. Here’s our absolute top picks from over the years.
You’ll be able to find LEGO F1 sets on Amazon such as the LEGO Technic McLaren F1 2022 and Formula E Porsche.
Best F1 LEGO sets
Our top picks for F1 LEGO sets are going to cover cars from McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes and more. We’re going to cheat a little bit here and include LEGO sets from Formula E too. The two racing formats overlap in many ways, though there are subtle differences to the cars that will set them apart. Battery size being the key difference here, though not really relevant to these LEGO sets.
42141 LEGO Technic McLaren F1 2022
The 42141 LEGO Technic McLaren Formula 1 from 2022 has been one of the most exciting LEGO sets in recent years. At 10.5 inches / 27 cm wide, it’s a phenomenal centre piece that’s going to transform your LEGO display.
The set features a realistic V6 cylinder engine alongside moving pistons, and the suspension and steering acts as in real life too. Kudos has to be given to the LEGO engineers for their Technic sets, and this is perhaps the best example of what’s on show. It was designed in collaboration with McLaren’s own engineers, so this is probably the cheapest way to get F1-level engineering into your hands.
- Price: $195.99 / £199.99
- Pieces: 1,432
- Dimensions (Inches, HxLxW): 5 x 25.5 x 10.5
- Retailers: Amazon
76918 LEGO Speed Champions McLaren (Double Pack)
For us, the best budget entry point to LEGO’s F1 selection is the 76918 LEGO Speed Champions McLaren Solus GT & McLaren F1 LM, a kit that features two cars bundled at an extraordinarily affordable price. It hails from the Speed Champions theme, though if you’re a sucker for realism and accurate scale, it’s important to note that these cars are all inflated by 25% to allow for more detail and a simpler design.
- Price: $34.99 / £39.99
- Pieces: 581
- Dimensions (Inches, HxLxW): 1.5 x 5.5 x 2.5
- Retailers: Amazon
76809 LEGO Speed Champions Mercedes
Just like the previously mentioned F1 set, this one features two cars too. You’ll be able to find the 76809 LEGO Speed Champions Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance and AMG Project One on Amazon, for an extremely affordable price.
It’s not a complex construction process either, and most beginners and experienced builders will find just as much enjoyment from it.
As mentioned before, Speed Champions LEGO sets don’t feature as much complexity, articulation, and micro-engineering as Technic, so they’re much better as an introductory build than a collector’s set.
- Price: $34.99 / £34.99
- Pieces: 564
- Dimensions (Inches, HxLxW): 1.5 x 7.5 z 2.5
- Retailers: Amazon
42137 LEGO Technic Formula E Porsche 99X Electric
Formula E is the slightly lesser known sibling to Formula One, though the engineering technicality and detail is just as impressive. The Porsche 99X Electric is a stunning design bringing a little bit more detail and functionality to the table than some of the Speed Champions sets.
It’s packed full of features, including AR connectivity so that younger audiences can immerse themselves in a digital racing environment to live out their Formula fantasies. This is an incredibly understated inclusion, as it takes the educational qualities that Technic engineered LEGO sets bring to another level.
- Price: $48.99 / £34.99
- Pieces: 422
- Dimensions (Inches, HxLxW): 2 x 12 z 4.5
- Retailers: Amazon
76898 LEGO Speed Champions Formula E Panasonic Jaguar (Double Pack)
The final Formula racing car from LEGO that we’re going to be including is the LEGO Speed Champions Formula E Panasonic Jaguar Racing Gen 2 and iPace eTROPHY. It’s another affordable set, though it’s much harder to find nowadays. The set has long been retired by LEGO now, though it’s still available through Amazon.
- Price: $54.99/ £49.99
- Pieces: 565
- Dimensions (Inches, HxLxW): 2 x 6 x 2
- Retailers: Amazon
We’re predicting the NEOM McLaren Formula E Race Car will become a fan-favourite
Expected to release on March 1st, the NEOM McLaren Formula E Race Car is shaping up to be an exciting Technic entry. It’s going to sit somewhere along the same lines as the Formula E Porsche in terms of build quality and pricing, though it sports the vibrant eye-catching orange as the Technic Formula 1 McLaren.
The LEGO partnership with McLaren is shaping up to be one of the most exciting collaborations in both the companies histories thanks to the absolute care and detail that’s going into their builds. The NEOM McLaren is going to feature pull-back action wheels alongside lifelike mechanics, so it’s going to fit into all playstyles.
And, correct me if I’m wrong, but NEOM stands for the sound that the engine makes, right? Neeeeowwwwm.
- Price: $49.99/ £46.99
- Pieces: 452
- Dimensions (Inches, HxLxW): 2.5 x 12 x 4.5
- Retailers: LEGO, Amazon
We’re going to be keeping an eye out for the latest updates on the best F1 LEGO car sets, so make sure to keep your eyes on the road. In the meantime, you might consider reading up on our favourite illegal LEGO techniques.
Amaar began Bricka after a lifelong passion for LEGO.
His time building and collecting LEGO has influenced every aspect of his life, and he’s not stopped creating since.
Having played too many games growing up, Amaar is also a writer for Videogamer, where he reviews hardware and talks about handheld consoles.
When he’s not writing about nerdy things, he’s drawing graphic novels and tattooing at his Manchester studio.
