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LEGO unveils the 2025 Championship-Winning LEGO Technic McLaren MCL39 F1 car

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A detailed Lego model of an orange Formula 1 race car is positioned on a smooth tiled floor indoors, with a full-size Formula 1 car of the same livery in the background. The Lego car is built mainly in bright orange with black aerodynamic elements, exposed mechanical details, and multiple small sponsor stickers printed on tiles. The front wing is wide and low with layered black flaps, blue connector pins visible along the edges, and tiny printed graphics at the very tip. The cockpit area has a black halo structure over the driver’s seat, a small steering wheel inside, and intricate tubing and paneling around it. The sidepods are sculpted with orange bodywork flowing back toward the rear, broken up by small black intakes and technical-looking Lego elements. The tires are thick, smooth racing slicks with black sidewalls, each featuring a multicolored circular pattern resembling rainbow rings near the rims. At the rear, a large wing assembly with orange endplates and black central elements extends over the back wheels, including more printed sponsor details on flat tiles. In the distance, a life-size Formula 1 car painted in a matching orange-and-black scheme is parked further back, out of focus, echoing the design of the Lego model in front. The space is lit by a bright, glowing wall made of large rectangular orange panels, giving the whole scene a warm, vivid orange ambiance.

Get ready to hit the track and celebrate an extraordinary F1 season! The LEGO Group today unveils the new LEGO® Technic™ McLaren MCL39 F1® Car set, an exhilarating 1:8-scale model designed for adult builders and motorsport fans alike.

Inspired by the McLaren MCL39 F1® car that claimed both the 2025 World Constructors’ and World Drivers’ Championships, this 1,675-piece LEGO Technic set invites fans to build a true icon of modern motorsport. Every stage of the build mirrors the real-world engineering that powered McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team to the top of the podium, including functional steering, suspension, gearbox, and a working differential. The detailed V6 engine is visible when the cover is removed. This meticulous recreation delivers a challenging and deeply rewarding experience from the first brick to the final click.

A standout new feature for a LEGO Technic build is the working Drag Reduction System (DRS) in the rear spoiler. This activates when you remove the engine cover and shift into high gear, demonstrating an authentic, dynamic mechanism.

To celebrate the launch, the LEGO Group carried out a stealthy, mischievous mission: overnight, LEGO Technic MCL39 F1 Car models were secretly placed throughout the McLaren Technology Centre (MTC), surprising team members as they arrived for work. This exclusive, world-first look captured genuine reactions as team members explored the new Technic model and its innovative features, bringing a playful moment of joy to the heart of McLaren Racing – watch on YouTube here.

Every aspect of the set, from its iconic livery to its intricate mechanical functions, reflects the real-world precision and engineering excellence of the world championship-winning team, allowing enthusiasts to build and proudly display a piece of racing history.

The LEGO® Technic™ MCL39 F1® Car (42228) set will be available for pre-order starting today via LEGO.com/McLarenF1, with immediate purchase available on LEGO.com and in LEGO Stores from 1 March 2026.

Source: LEGO Newsroom

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