Formula 1 Use Driveable LEGO® Big Builds For Miami Grand Prix Drivers’ Parade [Photo Gallery]

Ahead of the FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2025 the twenty Formula 1 drivers had the chance to test their skills in fully drivable and team bespoke LEGO® big build cars that replaced the usual drivers parade truck. Each team had its own custom car in their own colours and liveries and drove the 5.4km track in front of all the fans ahead of the race.

The incredible vehicles are based on the LEGO F1 Speed Champions range unveiled late last year and were designed to celebrate Formula 1 and the LEGO Group’s ongoing, multi-year partnership. This special event in Miami was the first of many memorable moments for families at races this year.

The cars were created by a skilled team of 26 designers, engineers and LEGO builders, over 22,000 hours, in the LEGO Group’s Kladno factory, located in the Czech Republic. At a near 1:1 in scale with Formula 1 cars, each big build is made of nearly 400,000 LEGO bricks, weighing 1,000kg and capable of reaching speeds of 20 km/h, all while capturing the intricate and unique details of a Formula 1 car, including everything from sponsor logos to authentic Pirelli tyres.

Emily Prazer, Chief Commercial Officer at Formula 1

“As a sport synonymous with innovation and pushing boundaries, it was amazing to see another first for our sport as the big builds made their way around the track in the hands of the best drivers in the world. Our partnership with the LEGO Group enables us to inject a lot of fun into the Grand Prix experience and engage new audiences, and we can’t wait to see what else we can dream up together.”

Julia Goldin, Chief Product & Marketing Officer of the LEGO Group

“At the LEGO Group, we are constantly striving to push the boundaries of what is possible. This latest challenge is a true testament to that, marking an extraordinary collaboration between the LEGO Group, Formula 1 and its 10 teams. We know that drivable big builds have an unparalleled ability to evoke excitement amongst fans and are delighted to see the reaction unveiling 10 at the same time has brought. We hope these unique creations reinforce that with imagination and a LEGO brick in-hand; creativity has limitless possibilities.”

Following the conclusion of the Miami event, all 10 LEGO big builds are now embarking on a global tour with appearances at future races. For more information, fans can visit LEGO.com/F1.

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Jarrod Partridge

Jarrod Partridge is the Co-Founder of F1 Chronicle and an FIA accredited journalist with over 30 years of experience following Formula 1. A member of the AIPS International Sports Press Association, Jarrod has covered F1 races at circuits around the world, bringing first-hand insight to every race report, driver profile, and technical analysis he writes.

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