{"id":99168,"date":"2026-06-03T20:35:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:35:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/99168\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T20:35:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T20:35:11","slug":"lego-and-mclaren-mark-1000th-f1-race-with-new-helmets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/99168\/","title":{"rendered":"LEGO AND MCLAREN MARK 1000TH F1 RACE WITH NEW HELMETS!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"518\">The LEGO Group and the McLaren Formula 1 Team have unveiled two exclusive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lego\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LEGO<\/a> Editions helmet sets to commemorate McLaren\u2019s historic 1000th Formula 1 race.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"894\">Launched on 3 June 2026 ahead of the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix, the new collectibles celebrate drivers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lando\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lando Norris<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oscarpiastri\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oscar Piastri <\/a>with specially designed helmets that will not only be available as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mclarenf1\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">LEGO<\/a> sets but will also inspire the real helmets worn by the drivers during the Monaco race weekend.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"1084\">The launch marks the first time both drivers have been featured as LEGO minifigures within helmet display sets, offering Formula 1 fans and collectors a unique piece of motorsport history.<\/p>\n<p>McLaren and LEGO Mark a Major Milestone<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1308\">The announcement forms part of the long-running partnership between McLaren Racing and <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lego.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">The LEGO Group<\/a>, a collaboration that has spanned more than a decade.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1310\" data-end=\"1473\">According to Louise McEwen, Chief Marketing Officer at McLaren Racing, the project embodies the shared values of creativity and innovation that define both brands.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1697\">The special-edition helmets combine McLaren\u2019s celebratory 1000th-race livery with design elements personally chosen by Norris and Piastri, resulting in race helmets that bridge the worlds of motorsport and LEGO creativity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1924\">Julia Goldin, Chief Product &amp; Marketing Officer at the LEGO Group, described the sets as a true co-creation process, with LEGO designers working directly alongside the drivers and McLaren Racing to develop the final products.<\/p>\n<p>LEGO Editions Oscar Piastri Helmet<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"2132\">The LEGO Editions McLaren Mastercard F1 Team Oscar Piastri Helmet features McLaren\u2019s iconic papaya colour scheme blended with Piastri\u2019s signature blue accents.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2171\">The 793-piece display model includes:<\/p>\n<p>Oscar Piastri LEGO minifigure<br \/>\nFully printed anniversary livery details<br \/>\nOscar\u2019s race number integrated into the design<br \/>\nBlack display stand<br \/>\nPrinted signature plaque<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2541\">Designed with collectors in mind, the finished model measures over 18cm high and serves as a display piece celebrating both McLaren\u2019s racing legacy and Piastri\u2019s growing status within Formula 1.<\/p>\n<p>LEGO Editions Lando Norris Helmet<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2705\">Fans of Lando Norris will find plenty to admire in the LEGO Editions McLaren Mastercard F1 Team Lando Norris Helmet.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2887\">Also consisting of 793 pieces, the model recreates Norris\u2019 distinctive fluorescent \u201cblob\u201d design while incorporating elements from McLaren\u2019s commemorative 1000th Grand Prix livery.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2889\" data-end=\"2908\">Highlights include:<\/p>\n<p>Exclusive Lando Norris LEGO minifigure<br \/>\nBrick-built driver number \u201c1\u201d<br \/>\nDetailed printed graphics<br \/>\nSignature display stand and plaque<br \/>\nCo-created design developed with Norris himself<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3225\">The set showcases advanced LEGO building techniques used to replicate the flowing organic shapes of a modern Formula 1 helmet.<\/p>\n<p>Real Helmets to Debut at Monaco Grand Prix<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3477\">Adding extra significance to the launch, the LEGO sets served as the inspiration for the actual race helmets that Norris and Piastri will wear during McLaren\u2019s 1000th Formula 1 race appearance in Monaco.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3644\">The special helmets feature the same visual language seen in the LEGO models, combining the drivers\u2019 personal branding with McLaren\u2019s anniversary-themed race livery.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3845\">Daniel Meehan, Creative Lead for LEGO F1, revealed that both drivers contributed ideas throughout the design process, helping create authentic representations that fans can build and display at home.<\/p>\n<p>Price, Release Date and Availability<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"4023\">Both new LEGO <a href=\"https:\/\/vergemagazine.co.uk\/lando-norris-joins-declan-rice-for-new-arsenal-series-episode-at-mclaren-hq\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">McLaren<\/a> Formula 1 helmet sets are available worldwide from 3 June 2026 through the official LEGO website and LEGO Stores.<\/p>\n<p>LEGO Editions McLaren Mastercard F1 Team Oscar Piastri Helmet<\/p>\n<p>Product Number: 43017<br \/>\nPieces: 793<br \/>\nAge Recommendation: 14+<br \/>\nPrice: \u00a379.99<\/p>\n<p>LEGO Editions McLaren Mastercard F1 Team Lando Norris Helmet<\/p>\n<p>Product Number: 43023<br \/>\nPieces: 793<br \/>\nAge Recommendation: 14+<br \/>\nPrice: \u00a379.99<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4322\" data-end=\"4404\">Fans can purchase both models directly from <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lego.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">LEGO.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Why This Launch Matters for Formula 1 Fans<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4453\" data-end=\"4783\">As Formula 1 continues to attract younger audiences worldwide, collaborations such as this demonstrate how motorsport and popular culture increasingly intersect. By transforming race-day equipment into premium collectibles, LEGO and McLaren have created a memorable way for fans to celebrate one of the sport\u2019s biggest milestones.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4785\" data-end=\"5021\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/vergemagazine.co.uk\/inside-mclaren-racing-live-miami-how-allwyn-is-turning-formula-1s-biggest-moments-into-fan-experiences\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">McLaren<\/a> entering its 1000th Grand Prix weekend and both Norris and Piastri fighting at the sharp end of the Formula 1 grid, these limited-edition helmet sets arrive at the perfect moment for collectors and racing enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more:<\/p>\n<p>                    <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#13; The LEGO Group and the McLaren Formula 1 Team have unveiled two exclusive LEGO Editions helmet sets&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":99169,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[6050],"tags":[12315,12316,7250,12525,4248,11158,6051,12318,51106,12529],"class_list":["post-99168","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-lego","tag-alt-sports","tag-alternative-sport","tag-f1","tag-lando-norris","tag-lego","tag-lego-f1","tag-lego-group","tag-mclaren","tag-mclaren-formula-1","tag-oscar-piastri"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@dk\/116688094924608753","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99168"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99168\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}