F1 drivers struggle with LEGO cars during British GP parade
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026

During the drivers' parade at the British Grand Prix on July 5, 2026, several Formula 1 drivers found themselves stuck after beached their LEGO minicars in the gravel traps at Silverstone. The grid participated in a traditional lap in custom-built, driveable LEGO karts, which are limited to speeds of 25 km/h. The heavy construction of the vehicles posed challenges for the drivers, highlighting a humorous moment in the day’s proceedings. The unique parade added an unexpected twist to the pre-race events.
- •Drivers participated in a LEGO minicars parade at Silverstone.
- •Multiple drivers became beached in gravel traps.
- •The karts are limited to 25 km/h speeds.
- •The event took place before the Grand Prix race day.
- 4:45 PMMotorsport.com — F1 drivers go viral after multiple LEGO cars beached during chaotic British GP parade
"Formula 1's pre-race drivers' parade for the British Grand Prix took a hilarious turn on Sunday when multiple drivers beached their LEGO minicars in the Silverstone gravel traps. The grid was tasked with completing the traditional lap of the circuit in custom-built, driveable LEGO karts. Capable of speeds up to 25km/h, the heavy brick-built machines proved too slow for many of the drivers ...Keep reading
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