LEGO F1 stretches from chunky DUPLO race cars for two-year-olds to detailed Icons and Technic builds made for adult collectors.
Jump to a section:
- Which LEGO F1 range do you actually need?
- LEGO City F1: race-day play sets
- LEGO Speed Champions F1: the full 2024 grid
- LEGO Technic F1: advanced builds and display models
- LEGO DUPLO F1 and LEGO Icons F1
- LEGO F1 sets at a glance
- Teams and drivers
- LEGO F1 questions, answered
Which LEGO F1 range do you actually need?
LEGO Technic F1 is where the builds become more involved. These cars take longer to put together and include working features you will not find in the smaller ranges. Once finished, they feel substantial enough to keep on display rather than return to the toy box.
Shopping for a younger child who wants to act out race day with pit crews, garages and drivers? You're after LEGO City F1. If it's an older kid or a casual fan who loves a particular team, LEGO Speed Champions gives you the full grid of race cars at a friendly price.
For teen and adult builders chasing scale, working details and a proper display piece, LEGO Technic F1 is the one. Toddlers under three are covered by LEGO DUPLO F1, which uses large bricks and skips the small parts. Serious collectors chasing historic F1 will want the LEGO Icons McLaren MP4/4 & Ayrton Senna set.
Real teams and drivers run through the line-up too. McLaren, Ferrari, Mercedes-AMG, Oracle Red Bull Racing, Aston Martin, Williams, Alpine, Haas and Visa Cash App RB are all represented, plus APXGP from the F1 movie and Senna's championship-winning McLaren from the late 80s.
Each range is broken down below so you can jump straight to the one that fits.
LEGO City F1: race-day play sets
LEGO City F1 is built for kids who want to run a whole race weekend on the living room floor. Pit stops, pit crew figures, transporter trucks and drivers with their cars, all designed for build-and-play rather than display.
Sets in this range include the LEGO City F1 Truck with RB20 & AMR24 F1 Cars 60445, the F1 Pit Stop & Pit Crew with Ferrari Car 60443, and the F1 Driver with McLaren Race Car 60442. Age grading is printed on every box, but City F1 typically suits primary-school-age builders.
If your child already loves everyday play scenes, the wider LEGO City range is a natural next step.
LEGO Speed Champions F1: cars from the 2024 grid
LEGO Speed Champions is a good fit for builders aged 10+ who already follow a particular F1 team. Each set gives them one compact race car that works equally well for play or display, without the commitment of a large Technic build.
The Toys“R”Us selection includes the McLaren MCL38, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS, Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20, Aston Martin Aramco AMR24, KICK Sauber C44, Alpine A524, Williams FW46, Haas VF-24 and Visa Cash App RB VCARB 01. The APXGP Team Race Car from F1 The Movie 77252 brings the fictional movie team into the same range.
If your child already follows one of these teams, that can make the choice fairly easy. Otherwise, the compact size and quicker build are the main reasons to choose Speed Champions over the larger Technic cars. The wider LEGO Speed Champions collection also covers recognisable race cars beyond Formula 1.
LEGO Technic F1: advanced builds and display models
LEGO Technic F1 cars are larger and more involved than the other F1 builds, with working details and plenty of pieces to put together. They suit teen and adult fans who enjoy spending more time on a build, and the finished models are substantial enough to display.
The current line-up includes the LEGO Technic McLaren MCL39 F1 Car 42228, Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 42206, Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance 42171 and Ferrari SF-24 42207. Want a smaller, faster Technic build as an entry point? The Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance Pull-Back 42165 is a 240-piece set that still feels properly Technic.
Age suitability skews older here. Check the box, because some Technic sets are marked 10+ while the big flagship builds are 18+. The wider LEGO Technic range carries the same hands-on engineering into motorcycles, supercars and heavy vehicles.
LEGO DUPLO F1 for toddlers and LEGO Icons for collectors
These two ranges sit at opposite ends of the age scale, and both solve a very specific problem.
LEGO DUPLO Town F1 Team Race Cars & Drivers 10445 is designed for toddlers roughly 18 months and up. DUPLO bricks are larger than standard LEGO and don't include the small parts that carry choking-hazard warnings on regular sets, which is why it exists as a separate range for the under-three crowd. If race cars are your toddler's current obsession, this is the one.
At the other end, the Ayrton Senna MP4/4 set 10330 is made for adult collectors. It recreates Senna’s 1988 championship-winning McLaren and includes a minifigure of the driver. This is the one for someone who cares about the history attached to the car, not simply the team colours.
LEGO F1 sets at a glance
| Range | Typical age | Best for | Price band | Example set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUPLO F1 | 2+ (check box) | Toddler play, no small parts | Entry | DUPLO Town F1 Team Race Cars & Drivers 10445 |
| City F1 | 6+ to 8+ (check box) | Build-and-play, race day scenes | Low to mid | F1 Truck with RB20 & AMR24 60445 |
| Speed Champions F1 | 10+(check box) | Team fans, quick builds, display | Low | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Race Car |
| Technic F1 | 7+ for Pull-Back; 18+ for large builds (check box) | Advanced building, display | Mid to high | Technic McLaren MCL39 42228 |
| Icons F1 | 18+ (check box) | Collectors, historic F1 display | Mid | McLaren MP4/4 10330 |
Which F1 teams appear in these LEGO sets
These sets do not reproduce one current F1 grid. Most of the Speed Champions cars use 2024 liveries, while the Technic selection includes the 2023 Mercedes W14, 2024 Red Bull RB20 and Ferrari SF-24, and 2025 McLaren MCL39.
McLaren appears in City (with the F1 Driver + McLaren car set), Speed Champions (MCL38) and Technic (MCL39). Ferrari shows up in the City Pit Stop set and as the flagship Technic SF-24. Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS has a Speed Champions car and the W14 in both full Technic and pull-back formats.
Oracle Red Bull Racing is represented by the Technic RB20 and appears in the City F1 Truck. Aston Martin Aramco, Alpine, Williams, Haas and Visa Cash App RB each have their own Speed Champions car covering the 2024 grid.
Two sets sit outside the current grid. The APXGP Team Race Car from F1 The Movie 77252 ties in with the recent Brad Pitt film, and the Icons McLaren MP4/4 & Ayrton Senna set honours Senna's championship-winning car from 1988. Team names, drivers and liveries change from season to season, so the car on the box may not match the version currently racing.
LEGO F1 questions, answered
What age is LEGO F1 for?
LEGO F1 covers several age groups. DUPLO starts at 2+, City at 6+ to 8+, and Speed Champions at 10+. Technic ranges from the 7+ Mercedes Pull-Back car to 18+ flagship models such as the McLaren MCL39 and Ferrari SF-24. The Icons McLaren MP4/4 is also 18+. Always check the age printed on the box before buying.
What’s the difference between LEGO Speed Champions and LEGO Technic F1 cars?
Speed Champions offers compact 10+ cars built with standard LEGO bricks, making it a good choice for team fans and quicker builds. Technic F1 cars are larger, take longer and include mechanical details such as steering, suspension and moving engine parts. Choose Speed Champions for a smaller 2024 team car or Technic for a substantial display build.
Are LEGO F1 sets based on real teams and drivers?
Yes. Speed Champions includes 2024 cars from McLaren, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS, Red Bull Racing, Aston Martin, KICK Sauber, Alpine, Williams, Haas and Visa Cash App RB. Technic covers the McLaren MCL39, Red Bull RB20, Mercedes W14 and Ferrari SF-24. Icons recreates Ayrton Senna’s 1988 McLaren MP4/4, while APXGP is the fictional team from F1 The Movie.
What’s the best LEGO F1 set for a beginner?
For children aged 6+, the 86-piece City F1 Driver with McLaren Race Car 60442 is an approachable first build. Speed Champions suits beginners aged 10+ who already follow a team. The 240-piece Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 Pull-Back 42165 offers a smaller introduction to Technic.
Is there a LEGO set from the F1 movie?
Yes. The 10+ LEGO Speed Champions APXGP Team Race Car 77252 recreates the fictional car from F1 The Movie, released in 2025. It follows the same compact build style as the real-team Speed Champions cars.
Are LEGO F1 sets a good gift?
Yes, provided the range matches the builder. DUPLO suits younger children, City starts at 6+, Speed Champions at 10+, and the large Technic and Icons models suit adult collectors. A four-year-old should receive the 2+ DUPLO set rather than City.
Can younger kids play with LEGO F1 sets safely?
The DUPLO F1 Team Race Cars & Drivers 10445 is marked 2+. Other LEGO F1 ranges contain small parts, so follow the age and safety information printed on the individual box.
Still deciding?
If you're stuck between two ranges, work backwards from who's opening the box and whether they want to play with it or display it. That answer usually points straight to the right sub-collection.
