Formula 1 star drives Lego marvel
Out of the carbon racer, into the plastic cockpit… Before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Lando Norris drove a different car. The Formula 1 star drove a very special vehicle on the track in Silverstone (GB): a life-size replica of the legendary McLarenP1.
The highlight: The car consists of 342,817 Lego bricks and can actually drive thanks to an electric motor.
Even though the Lego McLaren doesn’t come close to the speed of its real Formula 1 car, the lap on the Silverstone race track was a real highlight for Norris. “The car doesn’t drive too badly,” said the Briton.
The replica of the McLaren P1 consists of 342,817 Lego bricks.
Image: M. Westerhoff
The Lego McLaren P1: A technical work of art
One thing is certain: the full-size replica of the McLaren P1 is considered one of the most complex Lego projects ever. A total of 23 specialists worked on the model for over 8,344 hours.
Particularly impressive: The Lego P1 can actually travel at a maximum of 60 km/h – powered by an electric motor and supported by a steel frame.
Lando Norris was allowed to take Lego’s McLaren P1 for a lap around the F1 track at Silverstone.
Image: Lego
Power from Lego Technic batteries
Lego Technic batteries provide the necessary energy. Meanwhile, Norris took a seat in the specially made plastic bucket seats. Logical: Rims, Tires and steering were not made of plastic.
From fun back to reality
While the event in Silverstone was a successful PR coup, Norris will now have to concentrate fully again in Baku. The McLaren driver and his team want to stay at the top of the hotly contested World Championship battle – but this time with significantly more speed and power under the hood.
