Lego Announces Technic McLaren Formula 1 Race Car

Lego has announced the new Technic McLaren Formula 1 Race Car. This intricate model is packed with exquisite design and functionality which will be sure to steal the show in any collection.

The Lego model is touted as a truly one-of-a-kind piece of engineering. Designed in close collaboration between engineering experts from the Lego Group and McLaren Racing as the new Formula 1 race car was in development, the new model pays homage to the team’s iconic 2021 season livery while giving fans a glimpse of what they might expect from McLaren Racing’s new F1 season model.

The Lego Technic version of the McLaren is fully modeled on the life-size version features a V6 cylinder engine with moving pistons, steering activated from the cockpit, suspension, and a differential lock.

The new Lego Technic McLaren Formula 1 Race Car is the first Lego Technic incarnation of a Formula 1 car. This set offers Formula 1 fans a chance to recharge and relax with a hands-on, focused building activity that helps them explore their passion for the sport.

“The partnership between the LEGO Group and McLaren continuously develops each time we get together for the next collaboration. We never stop trying to excite and inspire our fans by pushing the limits of possibility through the technology and designs produced, both on the racetrack and with LEGO building,” said Niels Henrik Horsted, Head of Product, LEGO Technic.

The model consists of 1,432 pieces in total. It measures over 13 cm high, 65 cm long,21 and 27 cm wide, and comes complete with sponsor stickers to make it a display piece to cherish.

The Lego Technic McLaren Formula 1 Race Car will be available from 1 March 2022 across LEGO Certified Stores and the Lego Official Store on Lazada and Shopee, Legoland, as well as major retailers and department stores in Malaysia, priced at RM 799.90.

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