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Lando Norris has driven a remarkable full-scale LEGO replica of the McLaren P1 road car at Silverstone in a first-of-its-kind experiment. The LEGO Group and McLaren Automotive collaborated to recreate the P1 using LEGO Technic elements, with 342,817 LEGO Technic elements in total used to create a fully drivable chassis and body. Weighing in at […]
The LEGO Group and McLaren Automotive collaborated on recreating the P1 using 342,817 LEGO Technic elements, resulting in a drivable chassis and body. The LEGO P1 weighed 1220 kg and was powered by a bespoke LEGO Technic electric engine with eight motor packs. A team of 23 professionals spent 8,344 hours developing the LEGO P1, using 393 different types of Technic elements for fully-functional steering and suspension. The stunning LEGO creation completed a lap around Silverstone with Lando Norris driving, showcasing its realistic design and engineering. The collaboration between McLaren and LEGO aims to inspire future generations of designers and engineers to innovate in automotive technology. This groundbreaking project marked several firsts for LEGO, including the ability to drive around corners and complete a lap on a race circuit under the guidance of a Formula 1 driver.
