F1 drivers prepare for Lego car race at British GP this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Formula One drivers will participate in a unique event at Silverstone before the British Grand Prix on Sunday, where they will race in mini-cars constructed from Lego bricks. Lewis Hamilton has opted out, expressing concerns for safety following competitive incidents in previous Lego events. Other drivers, including Lando Norris, are eager for the fun challenge. Each Lego car, featuring the teams' 2026 liveries, is made of over 28,000 bricks and can reach speeds of 25 kph. This follows a similar event last summer and showcases the ongoing partnership between F1 and Lego.
- •Drivers will race Lego cars at Silverstone this weekend.
- •Lewis Hamilton will not participate due to safety concerns.
- •The cars contain over 28,000 Lego bricks each.
- •Lando Norris expresses excitement about the event.
- •Previous Lego races have seen competitive incidents among drivers.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Motor racing-Brick test: F1 drivers to lap British GP circuit in Lego cars
"By Alan Baldwin SILVERSTONE, England, July 2 (Reuters) - Formula One drivers will do a lap of Silverstone before Sunday's British Grand Prix in mini-cars made of Lego bricks, but Lewis Hamilton
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