Following the Amazon US bundle deal last week, Zavvi will be offering something similar to UK fans in the form of a Black Friday pre-order deal. To grab this money saving offer, simply add all 10 sets to your basket where the promotion will be automatically applied. How long this offer will last is anyone’s guess so get in there quick. The saving of £30 is great and, especially this time of year as Christmas looms and the purse strings are drawn slightly tighter.

The LEGO Speed Champions F1 sets race into stores and online 1st March, 2025.

Zavvi UK pre-order deal

The Box & Contents:

The box art is just as colourful and features the multicoloured car racing along a very grey NASCAR track. The usual details can be found in the front, including theme logo, NASCAR Logo, age rating, title and number. On the reverse are a few different shots of the vehicle, again racing around the oval track, there’s even a shot of the drivers set and interior.

Inside the box are 5 numbered plastic bags, sadly no paper bags insight, 2 sticker sheets and an instruction manual. As you can see each bag is filled with brightly coloured pieces, purples, yellows and reals. The amount of parts in each bag is lower and spread out over the 5 bags, making for a seemingly quicker build experience, although it did take me over an hour to build live on Instagram.

The Build:

Starting with the base, as usual, adding part of the bonnet and some interior pieces such as gearstick, drivers seat and a basic dashboard. The second bag adds to that by building up the front of the car and adding some of the stickers, the flames look especially badass. Bag 3 sees the sides built up a little more along with the mid-section. Bag 4 is the largest of the 5 bags and makes good progress on the rear of the car, adding the spoiler and curved roof.

The fifth and final bag obviously finishes the set off, adding the windscreen, wheels and the last of the stickers. The wheels look especially cool with the clip on covers that say the make & model of the car. Overall the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 set looks stunning and the use of the stickers is great, at first I thought it may have been too overpowering having all those colours together, but it works. Some of the stickers could lineup better but this could be a placement thing, as the flames are broken by the black tile underneath showing through.

There is also a Minifigure included with the set, more on him below.

The Minifigure:

As Minifigures go this one suits the set but that’s about it, he’s a pretty generic character, apart from the printed torso. The hair is a standard piece, the face is very lacklustre and the spanner accessory is pretty much the goto for LEGO Speed Champions sets.

As mentioned above the only real exclusive part is the torso, which in itself is great with the NASCAR logo slap-bang in the centre. The purple legs are a nice addition to although plain, it is the same colour as the purple Spaceman Minifigure. Also included as a matching purple helmet, I love it when LEGO supply both that and a hair piece, giving you an option of how to display the Minifigure.

Overall the set is good, the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 is the Star of the show, obviously. The bright colours, the shape, the techniques used for the front all help make it a great build. Using a wheel arch on the bonnet is genius and creates such a cool look, it surrounds a monochrome USA flag which is fully printed, 1of only 2 printed parts in the whole set (the logo on the side of a 1×2 black plate).

Do I recommend this set? Yes I do but for only those that appreciate these types of vehicles or the awesome colours used throughout. For the price tag of £20.99, it is worth the money, in my honest opinion. Who’ll you be grabbing this set? Do you already have it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

Selected LEGO stores across the UK and Europe will be hosting a dedicated LEGO Speed Champions Make & Take event where you’ll be able to build a free LEGO Speed Champions McLaren Formula 1 (30683) set.  This will coincide with the British Grand Prix and be held on 6th July between 10am and 2pm and again 7th July between 12pm to 2pm. More dates will be available at the LEGO store at Leicester Square and other selected stores across Europe.

Please check with your local store to confirm their participation. We’d hate for you to make a wasted journey on the day.

Both are slated for released in August and as usual are inspired by real-life vehicles. Up first is the Ferrari F40 (76934) which has 318 pieces, second is the NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (76935) which has 328 pieces and is rather colourful. Not a lot of other information is available at this time but the images are below for your viewing pleasure.

Are you a LEGO Speed Champions fans? Which one most takes your fancy? Let us know via the comments section below.

LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari F40 (76934):

NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 (76935):

They include two double packs and a standalone single car. Fans of Lamborghini, Mercedes and Aston Martin are in for a treat as these are this waves selected cars. I must say the double Mercedes pack tickles my fancy, the black wagon in particular.

These will drop the same time as the other Summer sets, 1st August.

Lamborghini Lambo V12 Vision Gran Turismo (76923):

Mercedes-AMG G 63 & Mercedes-AMG SL 63 (76924):

Aston Martin Vantage Safety Car & AMR23 (76925):

McLaren MP4/4 & Ayrton Senna (10330)

This might just be the most popular F1 set LEGO has done so far. Before Max Verstappen broke the records in 2023 the 1988 Mclaren MP4/4 was the most succesful car in F1 history. Driven by Ayrton Senna (3x World Champion) and Alain Prost (4x World Champion). So it is only fitting this car is treated like this with an amazing Icons display set. I would have liked figures for both drivers included however.

Another fun easter egg is how the colours of Senna’s helmet design are incorporated on the inside of the sidepods. The set consists of 693 pieces and will have a RRP of $/€79.99

2023 McLaren Formula 1 Car (76919)

With the long standing partnership between LEGO and McLaren it’s no surprise a recent F1 car from the team is coming to Speed Champions. The driver gets a nice Mclaren logo printed but there’s no specific mention of this being either Norris or Piastri. They both did well in the car so that shouldn’t really matter. Being a Speed Champions set there is the traditional sticker overdose, which is a bit of a shame. On the bright side there are some nice part usages like the spoons for mirrors. With the tiny mirrors and dazzling speeds this might be considered a quite fitting choice, since drivers don’t really get much use out of them anyways.

The set consists of 245 pieces and will be sold for £20.99/$26.99/€26.99.

Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 Pull-Back (42165)

This will be the first time LEGO releases a F1 model that will be faster than the original. I’m not being a hater but drivers and management have been very harsh about the speed of this car themselves, it’s a surprise it gets not 1 but 2 LEGO Technic sets. It is a recent car that still got second in the championship, but to have 1 or both of the Mercedes sets based on a different year and car would have made sense. You want to celebrate your dominant years, not the hard times. Still the models look quite fun, with this pull-back car being a nice toy as well. The pull-back set will consist of 240 pieces and have a RRP of £20.99/$26.99/ €26.99.

Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance (42171)

So this is a more detailed version of the car above. This is reflected in a piece count of 1.642 with a price of £189.99/$219.99/€219.99.

Even a detailed model of a V6 engine is part of this build, including a quite realistic suspension.

BMW M4 GT3 & BMW M Hybrid V8 Race Cars (76922)

After all the F1 announcements we get some endurance racecars as well, with the current WEC/IMSA BMW Hypercar and GT3 in one set. Like the other speed Champions set, this has two unnamed drivers. This set will consist of 676 pieces and will be on the shelves for £44.99/$44.99/€49.99.

So what do you think of these sets? Is your heart racing to pick them up at your local dealer? Share your thoughts in the comments!

Official details:

Bringing The Excitement of Racing To Families:

 

The LEGO Group Launches New Range of Racing Vehicles with McLaren Racing & Senna Brand, the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team and BMW

The LEGO Group announces all-new LEGO® Technic, LEGO Icons and LEGO Speed Champions products are coming in collaboration with BMW, McLaren Racing & Senna Brans, and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team

Also announced are two new racing-inspired products for LEGO City, with all products launching March 1st to offer a range of exciting build experiences for families to enjoy

Billund, February 1st, 2024: Today, the LEGO Group is revealing new products as part of a large celebration of the exciting world of racing, that sees the company partnering with a variety of iconic car and racing brands including BMW, McLaren Racing & Senna brand, and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team, to bring incredible vehicles to its different themes.

With the new range of vehicles, the company aims to celebrate fans’ passion for racing and create exciting play experiences for families to enjoy together, as they recreate some of the most iconic cars of the industry.

Billund, February 1st, 2024: Today, the LEGO Group is revealing new products as part of a large celebration of the exciting world of racing, that sees the company partnering with a variety of iconic car and racing brands including BMW, McLaren Racing & Senna brand, and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team, to bring incredible vehicles to its different themes.

With the new range of vehicles, the company aims to celebrate fans’ passion for racing and create exciting play experiences for families to enjoy together, as they recreate some of the most iconic cars of the industry.

Launching on March 1st will be two LEGO Speed Champions sets created in collaboration with partners at McLaren Racing and BMW, two LEGO Technic cars from Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team, one LEGO Icons car from McLaren and the Senna brand as well as two new racing inspired cars from LEGO City.

“Play is a great way for families to bond over shared passions,” says Niels Henrik Horsted, Head of Product at the LEGO Group. “Coming together with a group of partners to create a variety of play experiences for families out there is a great opportunity for the LEGO Group, and we have created vehicles for both adults and kids, so they can enjoy a shared play experience together, as they build. We might all have different cars we prefer, different championships or competitions we like, different racing teams we cheer on, but what unites us is our shared love of exciting racing and incredible cars!”

LEGO ICONS has recreated one of the most successful F1 cars of all time, the 1988 McLaren MP4/4. Developed in collaboration with McLaren Racing and the Senna brand, the LEGO ICONS McLaren MP4/4 & Ayrton Senna has accurate detailing and realistic functions. The product includes working steering, rod suspension, an adjustable rear wing, slick tires, mirrors, a gearshift and a detailed turbocharged V6 engine, and a display stand for the car and Ayrton Senna minifigure.

Included in the new range is even the same car in two different versions, for different recommended ages. So now, families can bond over a great building experience with the LEGO Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance for adults ages 18+ and the pull-back version for kids ages 7+. The 1:8 scale model for adults features authentic livery details, a working V6 engine with moving pistons fans can explore up close when removing the engine cover, an opening wing, individual suspension, functioning steering and slick tires. The pull-back version for kids offers both an authentic look and great action-packed play, as kids can recreate their favourite racing moments.

LEGO Speed Champions 2023 McLaren Formula 1 Race Car for kids ages 9+ gives young fans the opportunity to experience the black-and-papaya livery as well as iconic design details from the real-life race car coming to life as they build. The LEGO Technic McLaren Formula 1 Race Car which launched in 2022 remains in the LEGO Group’s portfolio, so families can share a fun building experience together.

The LEGO Speed Champions BMW M4 GT3 & BMW M Hybrid V8 Race Cars pack features two models as well as two LEGO minifigure drivers. Fans aged 9+ can enjoy the double-pack and put the cars to the test racing against each other once the build is finished. Each of the race cars is packed with authentic details highlighting the iconic German car maker’s style and high performance.

LEGO City introduces two new racing inspired sets for kids ages 4+ the LEGO City Green Race Car including driver and photographer, sporty tires, and a cool rear spoiler. The LEGO City Race Car and Car Carrier Truck which includes a race car with sleek ‘slammed-wide’ design with lowered suspension and flared fenders for ultimate handling and traction as well as a transporter with loading ramp and two minifigure drivers.

The new LEGO sets celebrating racing passion are available from March 1st, 2024, via LEGO stores, http://www.lego.com and from select leading retailers around the world.

The first is a brand new LEGO Harry Potter set, Draco in the Forbidden Forest (30677), it’s taken from the scene where Draco (and other students) attend detention in the Forbidden Forest. Inside is a small brick-built landscape along with a Draco Malfoy Minifigure.

The other is a new addition to the Mini-scale cars theme in the form of the McLaren Formula 1 Car (30683). This one interests me as it not only looks smart, it is one of the first mini LEGO cars of its kind in recent years.

These will be available from 1st March from Lucky Bricks themselves along with your preferred LEGO Polybag retailer. Check out the images below and don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

McLaren Formula 1 Car (30683):

• 58 pieces

Draco in the Forbidden Forest (30677):

• 33 pieces
• Draco Malfoy

76920 Ford Mustang Dark Horse

• 344 pieces
• €26.99

76921 Audi S1 e-tron quattro

• 274 pieces
• €26.99

76922 BMW M4 GT3 & BMW M Hybrid V8

• 676 pieces
• €49.99

So what do you think of these sets? Share your thoughts in the comments!

The new content will bring LEGO Speed Champions versions of both the Dodge Charger and Nissan Skyline GT-R from the Fast & Furious franchise. Additional content for the game will be released in four separate instances between June and early 2024.

Introduction of brand new levels, challenges and rewards along with a new World to explore. The DLC can be purchased as a single season pass or as part of the Driver’s Pass. If you picked up the Awesome or Awesome Rivals edition of the game then you’re in luck, access is granted straight away once it becomes available.

More details are expected soon so watch this space.

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— LEGO 2K HUB (@LEGO_2K_HUB) June 21, 2023

Racing our way 1st March, they feature yet more detailed, colourful and some might say beautiful machines, including the Ferrari Competizione, Pagani Utopia, Porsche 963 and McLaren double pack.

These will join the already impressive lineup of Speed Champions sets that have released over the years. Are you a fan and like what you? Or do you despise the range? Let us know your thoughts below in the comments.

Ferrari 812 Competizione (76914):

Pagani Utopia (76915):

Porsche 963 (76916):

McLaren Solus GT & McLaren F1 LM (76918):