Verstappen criticizes LEGO drivers' parade ahead of British Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 6:22 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Max Verstappen expressed dissatisfaction with the upcoming LEGO drivers' parade at the British Grand Prix, stating he prefers a traditional setup. The parade will feature individual LEGO cars for each driver, a change from the previous Miami event where one car per team was used. Verstappen remarked that he would favor being transported on an electric truck. He also addressed rumors concerning a potential move to McLaren, emphasizing his focus on his current role with Red Bull and dismissing speculation. The drivers' parade is scheduled for Sunday.
- •Verstappen wishes for a normal drivers' parade format.
- •Each driver will have their own LEGO car this year.
- •He is focused on his performance with Red Bull.
- •Verstappen downplayed rumors of joining McLaren.
- •The parade is set for Sunday.
- 1:15 PMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen criticises F1 Lego parade: "Drivers should not look like kids or clowns"
- 6:22 AMYahoo Sports — Verstappen delivers blunt verdict on British Grand Prix LEGO drivers' parade
"Following the success of the first Lego Formula 1 drivers' parade in Miami last year, the concept returns at Silverstone this weekend. This time, every driver has their own Lego minicar, built from no fewer than 28,000 bricks, allowing all 22 drivers to take part. The minicars are limited to a top speed of 25km/h, although that did not stop the drivers from repeatedly crashing into one ...Keep reading
"Max Verstappen has declared that he has no interest in driving a LEGO minicar and wishes that the drivers' parade for the British Grand Prix was just "normal". LEGO cars return to Formula One for the drivers' parade on Sunday after they last appeared ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix.
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 3, 2026, 1:15 PMMax Verstappen criticises F1 Lego parade: "Drivers should not look like kids or clowns"
Following the success of the first Lego Formula 1 drivers' parade in Miami last year, the concept returns at Silverstone this weekend. This time, every driver has their own Lego minicar, built from no fewer than 28,000 bricks, allowing all 22 drivers to take part. The minicars are limited to a top speed of 25km/h, although that did not stop the drivers from repeatedly crashing into one ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 6:22 AMVerstappen delivers blunt verdict on British Grand Prix LEGO drivers' parade
Max Verstappen has declared that he has no interest in driving a LEGO minicar and wishes that the drivers' parade for the British Grand Prix was just "normal". LEGO cars return to Formula One for the drivers' parade on Sunday after they last appeared ahead of the 2025 Miami Grand Prix.
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