Putting innovation in pole position – LEGO® Speed Champions sets give kids and car fans the chance to explore some of the world’s most innovative vehicles

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Tyres have presented consistent issues when developing LEGO Formula 1 cars, particularly for smaller models. This car therefore includes the standard wheels introduced during 2020, albeit with printed wheel caps originating from 75891 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Race Car. These widen the tyres somewhat and feature Pirelli branding, which looks superb. What's in the box? – All you need to build a LEGO® recreation of the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance and AMG Project One, plus 2 driver minifigures, each with a racing helmet, wig and wrench Additionally, the blue colour denotes full wet tyres, loosely reflecting their rough tread pattern. Completely new tyres would have been welcome though and could have proven useful in the future. The structure beneath the rear wing seems fairly bulky, but provides ample support for the apparently fragile wing, which is actually deceptively sturdy! An alternative hat and hair component accompanies this driver. Teal suits the Mercedes team nicely and this element originated with the recent Bird-watcher Collectable Minifigure. Neither minifigure includes a double-sided head, but a pearl silver wrench is present for removing the wheel inserts.LEGO Speed Champions Mercedes is a theme of LEGO sets featuring Mercedes cars. These sets allow you to build models of iconic Mercedes vehicles, such as the Mercedes-AMG GT3, the Mercedes-AMG GT, and the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. The dark colour scheme, not traditionally associated with Mercedes AMG, originates from the 2020 and 2021 Formula 1 seasons, representing a commitment towards diversity. This design takes inspiration from the 2021 car and closely resembles its source material, particularly since the grey section behind the airbox is unique. Accurate teal and dark red highlights are included as well. The set consists of a Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance and AMG Project One and 2 driver minifigures, each with a racing helmet. It includes interchangeable driver numbers for both Lewis (44) and Valtteri (77).

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LEGO Speed Champions sets deliver authentic replicas of the world's most innovative and best-known vehicles. Perfect for display, the collectible models are also great for thrilling race action against other vehicles from the Speed Champions range. This Speed Champions set comes with printed and digital building instructions. Available in the free LEGO Building Instructions app for smartphones and tablets, the interactive digital guide comes with amazing zoom and rotate tools that allow you to visualize a model from all angles as you build. Would the steering wheel fit on plate 21445? Because that would allow to slide the driver one stud forward, recline him/her and then attach the wheel above the legs with the special plate 21445 - did not try it but might be (an element) of solution.

Speed Champions occasionally features minifigures inspired by real people, although the yellow skin tone traditionally associated with original characters remains. Nevertheless, this Formula 1 driver is certainly based upon Lewis Hamilton, featuring an appropriate hair piece and head for the British driver. The bearded element also portrayed Lewis in 75883 Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team. I will be getting these, as I really like Speed Champions sets, it just seems rather strange to release the 2021 car days before the 2022 cars start racing. And of course they are completely different and Bottas isn't driving for them.....Maybe they were planned to release much earlier but didnt?" I’m a new Formula 1 fan, so I’m stoked to see Lego return to the sport. The F1 car looks marvelous, and I’m sure is the reason most will buy this set, but the other car is no slouch either.