LEGO has created 10 full-size, driveable Formula 1 cars for the 2024 Miami Grand Prix drivers’ parade—using over four million bricks and 22,000 hours of work.
Designed for two people, these nearly life-sized cars are based on LEGO’s Speed Champions series and weigh about 1,500 kg each. Jonathan Jurion, senior designer on the project, explains that fitting adult drivers was the biggest challenge, as LEGO sets are usually scaled for mini-figures. Each vehicle includes nearly 400,000 standard LEGO pieces—none of which are custom or unavailable to the public.
The cars are powered by a modest 11-hp electric motor, rear-wheel drive, and a single-speed gearbox with a built-in differential. Although top speed is just over 12 mph, they’re built for reliability, not performance. Each car features functional pedals, power steering, and basic controls—just enough for a smooth lap around the track.
With teams approving the liveries, the cars bring team identity and novelty to the parade. All 10 were built in just eight months by a team of 26 designers and builders working in shifts.
After Miami, the LEGO F1 cars will tour globally to inspire creativity among kids and adults. While not destined for racing, they’re a unique blend of motorsport and toy engineering.
As Jurion puts it, “If we had more time and budget, we could get close to the real thing—but this was about fun and function.”
