Photos: New 1,675-piece McLaren MCL39 F1 LEGO model features working DRS and V6

The LEGO Group has introduced the Technic McLaren MCL39 F1 Car (set 42228), a detailed 1:8 scale model consisting of 1,675 pieces that celebrates McLaren’s 2025 Formula 1 championship-winning season. Targeted at adults aged 18 and up, the model measures approximately 24 inches (61 cm) long and 5 inches (13 cm) tall, featuring the team’s distinctive papaya-orange and black livery. Priced at $229.99, it is available for preorder with a release date set for March 1, 2026. The design emphasizes both display appeal and mechanical authenticity, replicating the aggressive aerodynamic profile of the real MCL39. Functionally, the model boasts several advanced engineering features, including a working suspension system with pull-rod front and push-rod rear setups, a two-speed gearbox, and a functional steering mechanism connected to the cockpit wheel for realistic front-wheel steering. Additionally, the rear