LEGO F1 Car Sets: 2026 Retirements and New Releases

This specs table summarizes the key data points across the Speed Champions F1 program, with figures sourced from the 2026 launch cycle.

Does LEGO have an F1 car?

Yes — and not just one. The LEGO Group partners officially with Formula 1 to produce licensed miniature race cars under the Speed Champions banner, with individual sets representing each current F1 team. This partnership means every car in the lineup is a licensed product, accurate down to the team livery and driver minifigures.

Current LEGO F1 models

Right now, collectors can pick from a full grid of Speed Champions F1 sets. The 2025 lineup includes:

• Set 77242 — Ferrari SF-24 F1 Race Car
• Set 77243 — Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 Race Car
• Set 77244 — Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 Race Car
• Set 77245 — Aston Martin Aramco F1 AMR24 Race Car
• Set 77246 — Visa Cash App RB VCARB 01 F1 Race Car
• Set 77248 — BWT Alpine F1 Team A524 Race Car
• Set 77249 — Williams Racing FW46 F1 Race Car
• Set 77250 — MoneyGram Haas F1 Team VF-24 Race Car
• Set 77251 — McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Race Car

Official partnership details

The partnership means LEGO has direct access to team liveries, accurate aero details, and permission to use official F1 branding. This isn’t a fan-mods situation — every car in the lineup goes through F1’s licensing approval process (Pickle Bricks).

The implication: when a team rebrands or a new team enters (like the rumored Audi F1 program), LEGO’s official status ensures the Speed Champions line updates to match. That official tie is also why retirement dates carry weight — when LEGO confirms a set is retiring, it’s a supply-chain fact, not speculation.

Are LEGO F1 cars getting discontinued?

Yes — but it’s a rolling wave, not a single cutoff date. Multiple Speed Champions F1 sets are confirmed retiring throughout 2026, with the retirement period extending to the end of that year for the full lineup.

Speed Champions retiring in 2026

Pickle Bricks (a trusted LEGO retirement tracker) confirms the following sets are retiring in 2026:

• Set 76917 — 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) — retires July 2026
• Set 76934 — Ferrari F40 Supercar
• Set 76924 — Mercedes-AMG G 63 & Mercedes-AMG SL 63
• Set 77242 — Ferrari SF-24 F1 Race Car
• Set 77243 — Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 Race Car
• Set 77244 — Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 Race Car
• Set 77245 — Aston Martin Aramco F1 AMR24 Race Car
• Set 77246 — Visa Cash App RB VCARB 01 F1 Race Car
• Set 77248 — BWT Alpine F1 Team A524 Race Car
• Set 77249 — Williams Racing FW46 F1 Race Car
• Set 77250 — MoneyGram Haas F1 Team VF-24 Race Car
• Set 77251 — McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Race Car
• Set 77259 — Audi Revolut F1 Team R26

Which sets affected

What this means: the entire 2025 Speed Champions F1 grid (Sets 77242–77251) is confirmed for retirement by end of 2026. Combined with the non-F1 Speed Champions retirements (Ferrari F40, Nissan Skyline GT-R), the retirement wave affects roughly 15% of the current Speed Champions lineup.

Is LEGO making 2026 F1 cars?

Yes — but the first 2026-spec F1 Speed Champions car (Set 77259, the Audi Revolut F1 Team R26) is already retiring in 2026, creating an unusual situation where a brand-new car has an immediate sunset date.

Announced 2026 Speed Champions sets

Six new Speed Champions references launched in January 2026, including F1-specific models:

• Set 77252 — APXGP Team Race Car from F1 The Movie — 268 pieces, launched January 2026
• Set 77258 — F1 Academy LEGO Race Car — 201 pieces, launched 2026
• Set 77259 — Audi Revolut F1 Team R26 — first 2026-spec Formula 1 car in Speed Champions

Technic McLaren MCL39

Beyond Speed Champions, LEGO Technic has confirmed the McLaren MCL39 F1 car as the flagship Technic F1 model. This sits above the Speed Champions line in price and complexity, offering a different build experience for collectors wanting more engineering detail.

The catch: 2026 is a transition year — the old Speed Champions F1 grid retires while new 2026-spec cars take their place, but at least one new release (77259) is already caught in the retirement wave alongside the outgoing models. The implication is that LEGO may be cycling through 2026-spec cars faster than previous years.

Is LEGO F1 a good investment?

For collectors treating LEGO Speed Champions as investment vehicles, the 2026 retirement wave creates both opportunity and risk — the data supports selective buying, but not blind accumulation of every retiring set.

2025 Power Rankings

Based on secondary market tracking and collector demand, the highest-potential investment sets from the 2025 Speed Champions F1 lineup tend to be those with:

• Lower production volumes (Haas, Williams historically produce less)
• Distinctive livery contrast (red Ferrari vs blue McLaren)
• Sealed condition with intact packaging
• No planned re-releases in 2027

Buy hold or sell analysis

The retail price for Speed Champions F1 sets is $26.99 USD (€27.99 in Europe, $27.99 CAD in Canada) as of March 2026. Once retired, secondary market history shows retired LEGO sets typically see 20–40% price appreciation within 12–18 months of retirement — but the 2026 wave is large enough that some sets may see delayed appreciation as supply clears shelves.

The trade-off: buying at retail beats secondary market every time, but holding sealed boxes ties up capital with no guaranteed return. For investment-minded collectors, the sweet spot is purchasing before retirement at retail and reselling once the retirement date passes and supply tightens.

What LEGO cars are coming out in 2026?

January 2026 brought six new Speed Champions references to the lineup, spanning F1, hypercars, and movie-inspired builds. Here’s the full picture of what’s landed and what collectors should watch for.

F1 specific 2026 releases

Beyond the APXGP movie car (Set 77252) and F1 Academy car (Set 77258), the 2026 F1 Speed Champions lineup is notable for its simplified details compared to 2025 models — review sources note narrower rear tires and less complex aero elements on the newer releases.

Other Speed Champions

The non-F1 January 2026 releases include:

• Set 77253 — Bugatti Vision Gran Turismo — €27.99
• Set 77254 — Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale — €27.99

Six new references total confirms LEGO’s commitment to the Speed Champions line despite the retirement wave — the brand isn’t winding down, just refreshing the grid.

Collector snapshot

Five sources tracking retirement patterns and pricing confirm the following about current Speed Champions F1 sets:

For US collectors, the decision is clear: buy the Speed Champions F1 sets retiring in 2026 at current retail prices now, or pay 20–40% more on the secondary market after retirement dates pass. The exception is the Audi R26 (Set 77259) — already retiring in 2026 despite being a brand-new release — which suggests either limited production runs or a strategic early retirement tied to F1 regulatory changes. Either way, collectors wanting that set shouldn’t wait.

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While eyeing 2026 retirements, collectors appreciate the detailed replicas in the 2024 Speed Champions F1 sets, much like upcoming McLaren MCL38 and Mercedes W15 models.

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