The 6,400 combined hours and 28,000 bricks that will lead to a spectacular Drivers' Parade in Silverstone

Formula 1 and the LEGO Group are set to deliver one of the most entertaining pre-race spectacles of the 2026 season, with all 22 drivers taking part in Sunday's British Grand Prix Drivers' Parade behind the wheel of fully drivable LEGO minicars.

Following the overwhelming success of the LEGO big-build cars that stole the show at the Miami Grand Prix in 2025, Formula 1 has expanded the concept for Silverstone, where every driver will have their own custom-built LEGO machine, decorated in their team's 2026 colours and featuring their individual race number.

The unique parade will take place approximately 90 minutes before the race, giving fans at Silverstone—and millions watching around the world—a playful twist on one of the traditional highlights of every Grand Prix weekend.

While they may look like oversized toys, the LEGO minicars are impressive engineering projects in their own right.

Each car is constructed using more than 28,000 genuine LEGO bricks and weighs around 280kg, of which approximately 65kg consists of LEGO elements. They ride on standard go-kart wheels and are capable of reaching speeds of up to 25km/h.

Bringing the fleet to life was no small undertaking. A team of 20 LEGO designers, engineers and building specialists spent more than 6,400 combined hours developing and constructing the minicars at the LEGO Group's factory in Kladno, Czech Republic.

Every car has been individually styled to match its Formula 1 team, ensuring fans can easily identify their favourite drivers as they make their way around the historic Silverstone circuit.

Building on a fan favourite

The activation follows the hugely popular Drivers' Parade at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix, where LEGO's full-size big-build Formula 1 cars became one of the defining off-track moments of the season.

Formula 1 hopes the Silverstone edition will build on that success, further blending sport and entertainment while creating memorable experiences for fans of all ages.

Emily Prazer, Formula 1's Chief Commercial Officer, believes the collaboration perfectly captures Formula 1's drive to innovate beyond the racing itself.

"Last year's F1 Drivers' Parade in Miami with the LEGO big build cars was one of the most memorable and talked-about moments of the season, capturing the imagination of fans around the world and showing a different side of the sport.

"This year, we're building on that moment to create an incredible spectacle for fans attending the British Grand Prix and those watching globally.

"There is something truly special about bringing together the worlds of Formula 1 and LEGO play, combining innovation, creativity, and entertainment in a way that can inspire and excite fans of all ages."

The LEGO Group says the enthusiastic reaction from both fans and drivers after Miami convinced them to take the concept to another level in 2026.

Julia Goldin, Chief Product & Marketing Officer of the LEGO Group, said: "The excitement from drivers and fans alike at last years' Miami Drivers Parade, was impossible to ignore.

"Fans and drivers alike asked – so now we are delivering. We wanted to go even bigger than last year and ensure we continue to surprise and delight our fans. We can't wait to see what the drivers do when they get these minicars on track."