LANDO NORRIS PROVES A LAP OF SILVERSTONE IS POSSIBLE IN A LIFE-SIZE LEGO MCLAREN P1
The LEGO Group and McLaren Automotive have just taken on their wildest challenge yet - recreating a fully functional, life-size McLaren P1 using nothing but LEGO Technic pieces. And to put this masterpiece to the test, none other than McLaren F1 driver who’s doing big things on track in recent races, Lando Norris, was called in for the ultimate trial: a lap around the legendary Silverstone Circuit in the 1:1 scale LEGO Technic McLaren P1. This beast of a build consists of a staggering 342,817 LEGO Technic elements, tipping the scales at a whopping 1,220 kg. It’s not just for show either—this LEGO P1 has functional steering, making it the first LEGO creation ever capable of tackling tricky racetrack corners. Powered by LEGO Technic Function batteries combined with an electric car battery, this model goes farther than any LEGO vehicle has before. The project brought together 23 specialists from LEGO and McLaren, who worked a mind-blowing 8,344 hours to design and construct this masterpiece, using 393 different types of LEGO Technic elements. The result? A faithful recreation of McLaren’s legendary P1, ready for action. Naturally, with a car and project this special, it was only fitting to use Norris. To be fair, only someone the size of an F1 driver would do. The British F1 ace took on the famous twists and turns of Silverstone, completing a full lap in the LEGO McLaren P1, although it was much, much, much slower than the lifesize McLaren P1. The iconic circuit was the perfect backdrop for this challenge, with its deep-rooted connection to McLaren’s racing heritage.
Ben Gulliver, McLaren Automotive’s Test & Development Director, couldn’t be prouder: “Having worked on the original P1, it’s incredible to see how the LEGO Technic team brought so many authentic elements of the car to life. The P1 was an icon, and through this collaboration, we hope to inspire the next generation of automotive innovators.” Lukáš Horák, Senior Project Manager of Installations at the LEGO Group, added, “This project is a testament to the close partnership between LEGO and McLaren. Combining McLaren’s engineering expertise with our LEGO Model Production team allowed us to create something as authentic to the original P1 as possible, turning a dream into reality.”
LEGO Technic McLaren P1 – Fast Facts:
Over 342,817 LEGO Technic pieces used
393 unique LEGO Technic elements, including 11 custom-moulded for this build
Total weight: 1,220 kg
8,344 hours of development and construction by 23 specialists from LEGO and McLaren
Dimensions: 4,980 mm long, 2,101 mm wide, 1,133 mm tall
Powered by an electric motor with LEGO Technic Function batteries and an electric car battery for extended range
Features 8 motor packs, each with 96 LEGO Power Function motors, totalling 768 motors—mimicking the V8 from the original McLaren P1
Breaking Records:
First-ever LEGO creation to handle corners
First-ever LEGO car to complete a lap of a racetrack
The first time a Formula One driver has piloted a LEGO creation
Take a look at the YouTube video that will have LEGO fans absolutely losing their collective minds as they get to see McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris complete a lap of the iconic Silverstone circuit in the UK driving a life-sized LEGO McLaren P1: The Ultimate Challenge with Lando Norris | LEGO Technic | LEGO
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