This is the second 1/8 scale F1 car I have built. I already have the Mercedes AMG car. This was a solid build that took about 10 hours total. I like the engine and transmission design on this one. The printed tires were a nice touch.
As always, I'm not a huge fan of the stickers. I like the pre-printed pieces they developed for the McLaren P1. That is a minor complaint, though.
This one is now with the rest of the collection in my office.
Brand meets brick in creative ways from the starting line to the checkered flag. There is a LOT of detail packed into 10 bags and 2 sticker sheets with this set. Overall, the aerodynamic design offers a visual carousel for the eyes and a dynmaic conversation piece.
This kit is a great improvement over the F1 McClaren and the F1 Mercedes which I also have built. I think that Lego is refining their technique with each kit that comes out. The wheels and tires are much better looking with this kit, the suspension is improved, and the multiple speed shifter is a nice addition. Overall, a very nice looking finished product.
The Ferrari car is just lacking something from the finished product. The suspension makes it sit too high up. Compared next to the McLaren F1 car the Ferrari looks a bit cheesy. It could have easily been 300+ more pieces to detail it out a bit more in my opinion. I was hoping this Ferrari, which I’ve been waiting for, was a higher quality.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from LEGOBy Alina, LEGO® Customer Service, March 24, 2025
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