{"id":634236,"date":"2026-04-27T14:34:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/634236\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:34:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:34:20","slug":"lego-launches-new-ferrari-f1-helmet-sets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/634236\/","title":{"rendered":"LEGO launches new Ferrari F1 helmet sets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>LEGO fans rejoice, a new F1 collaboration will be on shelves this week.<\/p>\n<p>Two new Scuderia Ferrari display helmet sets will be available for purchase from 1 May, 2026. <\/p>\n<p>Fans will be able to build their own scaled-down model helmets based on the 2025 helmet design of drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton.<\/p>\n<p>The launch forms part of LEGO\u2019s ongoing collaboration with Formula 1 and Ferrari. <\/p>\n<p>In collaboration with the Scuderia, the iconic Danish brand announced the collaboration earlier in the year at the Melbourne Grand Prix. Hamilton and Leclerc were pictured around the paddock with scaled-up models of the LEGO helmets &#8211; made up of over 3,500 LEGO pieces and weighing close to 3kg each. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/The-Race-Extra.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1355\"  \/>Photo Credit: LEGO &#8211; Hamilton and Leclerc spotted at the Melbourne GP with their scaled-up LEGO helmets.<\/p>\n<p>Leclerc\u2019s helmet, consisting of 886 pieces, features his driver number 16, and personal tributes to his father and to Jules Bianchi, and includes a printed plaque with Leclerc\u2019s signature and a minifigure of the Monegasque driver.<\/p>\n<p>Hamilton\u2019s version, consisting of 884 pieces, features his number 44, as well as signature detailing, and also includes a display plaque with Hamilton\u2019s signature and a minifigure of the seven-time world champion in Ferrari race wear.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/43014_Lifestyle_envr.png\" class=\"kg-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\"  \/>Photo Credit: LEGO &#8211; The Scuderia Ferrari HP Charles Leclerc Helmet <\/p>\n<p>John Ho, Model Design Master at the LEGO Group, said: \u201cAs a fan of the sport I am delighted to reveal these two sets coming to all Tifosi and fellow fans soon. It was an absolute pleasure to get to work on these sets with a team of fellow passionate and talented designers. The unique curves and intricate details from the helmets presented a fascinating opportunity, and our team worked passionately to ensure every aspect was captured. Seeing them come to life, in a new scale, in Melbourne in the hands of two of the best drivers in the world is such a proud moment for the whole team.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The sets will go on general sale from May 1 via LEGO stores and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lego.com\/en-gb\/product\/scuderia-ferrari-hp-lewis-hamilton-helmet-43022?ref=the-race.com\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Both sets are priced at GBP \u00a379.99 or USD $89.99 and recommended for ages 14 and above.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"LEGO fans rejoice, a new F1 collaboration will be on shelves this week. 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