Which F1 LEGO Cars Are the Best for Fans?

LEGO F1 cars bring the high-speed drama of Formula 1 racing straight to your display shelf. LEGO's partnership with Formula 1 delivers everything from budget-friendly Speed Champions racers to massive Technic engineering marvels. Whether you're chasing Max Verstappen's Red Bull dominance or celebrating Ferrari's Tifosi passion, there's a Formula 1 LEGO car built specifically for your collection.

The 2025-2026 lineup features every current F1 team, legendary championship winners, and even fictional racers from the F1 movie. Prices range from $27.99 for compact Speed Champions models to $230 for detailed Technic builds. Each F1 LEGO racer captures authentic team liveries, sponsor details, and racing features that collectors actually want to display.

What Makes F1 LEGO Cars Worth Collecting?

LEGO F1 racing sets come in two completely different formats: Speed Champions and Technic. 

Speed Champions models measure about 6 inches long with 240-275 pieces, perfect for displaying entire racing grids. Technic versions stretch over 20 inches with 1,300-1,600 pieces, showcasing working engines and mechanical functions.

Speed Champions sets cost $26.99 each and build in 1-2 hours. You get authentic team colors, detailed stickers, and a driver minifigure. These smaller builds work great for collectors who want every F1 team without dominating shelf space. The compact size makes them ideal for office desks or bedroom displays.

Technic F1 models run $199-$230 and require 6-10 hours of focused building. They include steering mechanisms, suspension systems, and V6 engines with moving pistons. The 1:8 scale creates museum-quality display pieces that racing enthusiasts love showing off.

LEGO Speed Champions Light Kits turn both formats into illuminated racing machines. Adding lights reveals sponsor details, cockpit features, and team branding that standard room lighting can't showcase. The kits work with USB power or battery packs, giving you flexible display options.

Speed Champions F1 Cars

Speed Champions delivers the entire 2025 F1 grid at collector-friendly prices. Each Formula 1 LEGO modelcosts $26.99 and includes 240-275 pieces plus a team driver minifigure. The builds take 1-2 hours, making them perfect weekend projects that don't require a multi-day commitment.

Current Team Lineup

Ferrari SF-24 F1 Race Car (77242) captures the iconic Prancing Horse in 275 pieces. The blockier side pods use tile rows instead of slopes, creating Ferrari's distinctive aerodynamic profile. Red spoon elements serve as mirrors – a clever parts usage that Ferrari fans appreciate. Sponsor stickers cover the bodywork, turning simple red bricks into a properly branded Formula 1 machine.

Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 Race Car (77243) brings Max Verstappen's championship-winning livery home in 251 pieces. The dark blue-to-black color transition flows smoothly across curved bodywork, while bright yellow accents pop against the darker base. A unique skeleton-arm element forms the rear spoiler – a detail exclusive to this model. The driver minifigure sports Red Bull's signature colors with a distinctive dark red and grey helmet.

Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 Race Car (77244) presents the Silver Arrows in 263 pieces. Rather than attempting perfect accuracy, LEGO captures the spirit of Mercedes Petronas branding through smart LEGO-ification. The black-and-teal color scheme looks elegant, delivering a LEGO-fied version of F1's legendary engineering team. 32 stickers bring the famous Petronas branding to life.

McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Race Car (77251) delivers a papaya orange personality in 259 pieces. The narrow center section uses sloped pieces to create aerodynamic curves that feel delicate compared to blockier competitors. Building techniques here get fiddly with small parts, and 29 stickers demand patience during assembly. The colorful final product appeals to McLaren fans who don't already own the 2023 McLaren release.

Aston Martin Aramco F1 AMR24 Race Car (77245) attempts the team's distinctive teal in 259 pieces. The side pod recreation and curves rank among the wave's most impressive building techniques. Unfortunately, LEGO's green doesn't match Aston Martin's signature teal – a noticeable color accuracy issue for such an integral brand element. Still, the impeccable side pod construction makes this a fascinating build despite the color disappointment.

Williams Racing FW46 F1 Race Car (77249) brings understated elegance in 242 pieces. Muted shades of blue create one of the most tasteful designs on the Speed Champions grid. Clever sticker placement and a classy color scheme make this build satisfying from wing to wing. The blue tones might not grab attention like brighter options, but Williams delivers creative construction that builders genuinely enjoy.

BWT Alpine F1 Team A524 Race Car (77248) pops with distinctive pink and blue in 275 pieces. The color palette stands out immediately, balanced by white sponsor logos across the bodywork. Building starts from the center and works outward in layers – a unique construction approach. The bold pink and blue scheme makes this an excellent entry point for both Formula 1 and Speed Champions newcomers, despite some sticker alignment challenges with the BWT logo.

MoneyGram Haas F1 Team VF-24 Race Car (77250) delivers solid construction in 269 pieces. The model cleverly sidesteps problems other wave cars encounter, creating an impressive final build. Colors pop perfectly, and stickers add to aerodynamic foundations rather than fighting against them. The only real complaint involves the minifigure's clumsy double-face print. Otherwise, Haas surprises with quality that belies the team's midfield constructor status.

Visa Cash App RB VCARB 01 F1 Race Car (77246) brings Red Bull's sister team energy in 248 pieces. Big splashes of red, white, and blue create one of the brightest cars in the entire lineup. Creative building techniques connect spiritually to its Red Bull sibling while maintaining a unique identity. The punchy color scheme makes this stand out on any shelf filled with racing models.

KICK Sauber F1 Team C44 Race Car (77247) surprises everyone in 259 pieces. The real Sauber team never scored this high in the Constructors rankings, but LEGO's version brings home excellent results. Eye-catching green, black, and white create a strong contrast. Genius sticker use on the front wing creates layered illusions that shouldn't work with flat LEGO pieces. Only 24 stickers make this one of the wave's less sticker-heavy builds.

Special Edition Racers

APXGP Team Race Car (77252) brings F1: The Movie's fictional team to LEGO in 268 pieces. The striking black and gold livery from Brad Pitt's racing film launches January 1, 2026, at $27.99. You get two minifigures – Sonny Hayes and Joshua Pearce characters – making this the only Speed Champions F1 set with dual drivers. The car captures the movie's distinctive design while fitting perfectly alongside real team racers.

F1 Academy LEGO Race Car (77258) celebrates all-women's F1 Academy racing in 201 pieces. The colorful livery combines LEGO and F1 Academy branding with Esmee Kosterman's number 32. This Formula 4-level championship car looks slightly different from the main F1 grid racers, offering unique construction and bold color schemes that stand out from standard team liveries.

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LEGO Technic F1 Cars

Technic F1 cars deliver engineering complexity that Speed Champions can't match. The 1:8 scale creates models over 20 inches long with working mechanical systems. These builds demand 6-10 hours of focused construction but reward you with display pieces that command attention.

Ferrari SF-24 F1 Car (42207) brings Tifosi passion to Technic in 1,361 pieces at $229.99. The large-scale Ferrari includes a detailed 2-speed gearbox and differential. The removable engine cover reveals the V6 engine with moving pistons. The DRS rear wing actually opens, just like the real car's drag reduction system. Printed tires feature authentic Pirelli branding. The famous Ferrari red dominates every angle, creating an unmistakable display presence.

Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 Car (42206) celebrates Max Verstappen's championship car in 1,639 pieces at $229.99. The distinctive blue, yellow, and red livery translates beautifully to 1:8 scale. Steering works via the wheel or a control knob on top. The two-speed gearbox and differential showcase Technic's engineering focus. Removing the engine cover reveals V6 pistons in motion. This is Red Bull dominance captured in LEGO form.

McLaren Formula 1 Race Car (42141) marked Technic's F1 debut in 2022 with 1,432 pieces at $199.99. Designed with McLaren Racing engineers, the iconic orange and blue livery looks stunning at over 20 inches long. The V6 cylinder engine features moving pistons. Steering, suspension, and differential all function realistically. The set captures the 2022 racecar design (though livery reflects 2021 to avoid leaks). Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo attended the launch event.

Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance (42171) brings Silver Arrows engineering in 1,642 pieces at $219.99. The 1:8 scale model includes a 6-cylinder engine with moving pistons, authentic livery details, and moving steering. The rear wing opens for DRS boost simulation. The removable engine cover reveals the functional differential. This 18+ build represents Mercedes' 2023 constructor runner-up season in impressive detail.

Classic F1 Icons Worth Your Attention

Williams Racing FW14B Nigel Mansell (10353) celebrates the 1992 championship in 799 pieces at $79.99. The Icons series entry features Mansell's iconic red number 5 on the nose cone. Working steering and a detailed engine come standard. Tiny replicas of wide-profile Goodyear slick tires from the early 1990s add period accuracy. The set includes a Nigel Mansell minifigure, complete with his famous mustache. This tribute to Williams' glory days appeals to F1 history enthusiasts.

McLaren MP4/4 Ayrton Senna (10330) honors one of F1's greatest drivers in 693 pieces. Designed with McLaren Racing and the SENNA brand, this Icons set captures the most successful F1 car of all time. The McLaren orange-and-white livery looks perfect. An Ayrton Senna minifigure stands proudly on a podium-style display stand – fitting for a driver who knew that spot intimately. This tribute combines racing history with LEGO excellence.

Which F1 LEGO Car Should You Buy?

⭐Budget collectors should grab Speed Champions' current team cars at $26.99 each. Pick your favorite team or collect all 10 for under $270. The compact size lets you display entire racing grids without dedicated shelf systems.

⭐Engineering enthusiasts need Technic models with working mechanical systems. The Ferrari SF-24 or Red Bull RB20 at $229.99 deliver premium builds with moving parts and authentic scale. These demand serious display space but create conversation-starting centerpieces.

⭐History buffs should choose the Icons series classics. The Williams FW14B ($79.99) or McLaren MP4/4 ($79.99) celebrate championship-winning cars from F1's golden eras. These fall between Speed Champions pricing and Technic investment.

⭐Movie fans want the APXGP Team Race Car ($27.99) with Brad Pitt and Damson Idris minifigures. The black-and-gold livery stands out immediately, and having two driver figures makes this Speed Champions set unique.

⭐Display-focused collectors need Light Kits for any choice. Lighting changes static models into illuminated racing machines that reveal sponsor details, team colors, and engineering features invisible under regular room lighting.