The Ultimate LEGO F1 Grid: Best Sets You Need to Build Before the 2026 Season
The 2025 F1 season might be in the history books, but for LEGO fans, the race never stops.
This year gave us one of the biggest collaborations in LEGO history. We finally got a massive crossover between LEGO City and Speed Champions, bringing teams like Red Bull, Mercedes, and McLaren to our living rooms.
With the 2026 season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to complete your grid. I’ve taken a closer look at the lineup, and honestly, some of these sets are future classics.
Whether you want a display for your office desk or a playset for the kids, here is my breakdown of the best LEGO F1 sets you should grab right now.
1. The Heavy Hauler: F1 Team Truck (60445)
Race Weekend Ready: The transporter opens up to reveal a mobile workshop, capable of loading both the Red Bull and Aston Martin cars.
This set is the absolute MVP of the collection. Why? Because you aren't just getting a truck; you are getting a Red Bull RB20 and an Aston Martin AMR24 in one box.
The best part about this set is the functionality. The trailer opens up completely to reveal a mobile workshop, and yes—you can actually drive the cars up the ramp and lock them in for transport. It feels incredibly satisfying to "pack up" the team after a race. If you only buy one set from this wave, make it this one.
2. The Pit Lane Diorama: Team Garage (60444)
Pit Lane Chaos: This diorama captures the intensity of the garage with telemetry screens, spare tires, and full pit crews for Mercedes and Alpine.
Building cars is fun, but building the atmosphere is even better. This set builds a split garage for Mercedes-AMG and Alpine.
What stands out here is the attention to the "little things." You get stacks of spare tires, tool racks, and screens showing telemetry data. It looks fantastic displayed on a shelf because it creates a mini diorama. It’s not just about the cars; it’s about the chaos of the pit stop.
3. The Display King: Speed Champions McLaren (76919)
Die-cast Quality: The Speed Champions McLaren uses complex building techniques to achieve sleek curves that look amazing on an office desk.
Let's be honest: the LEGO City cars are fun, but they look a bit... toy-like. If you want something that looks like a real die-cast model, you need the Speed Champions McLaren.
The building techniques here are mind-blowing. The way LEGO designers captured the complex curves of the sidepods and the halo using standard bricks is genius. It’s sleek, it sits low to the ground, and it uses authentic sponsor stickers (warning: you will need a steady hand for those!). This is the one that belongs on your work desk.
4. The Starter Grid: F1 Race Cars (60464)
Ready to Race: The Williams and Haas set is built for durability, making it the perfect "zoomable" gift for younger fans.
Sometimes you just want to race without worrying about fragile pieces falling off. This set includes the Williams and Alpine cars in a simpler, more robust design.
This is my top recommendation for a "stocking stuffer" or a casual gift. It’s sturdy enough to be zoomed across the carpet and crashed into skirting boards without exploding into a hundred pieces. Simple, fast, fun.
Are you ready for the 2026 season? Which team is going on your shelf? Tell us in the comments!
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