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New LEGO® Technic set: 42228 McLaren MCL39 F1® Car
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LEGO's product catalogue now lists set 42228 McLaren MCL39 F1® Car, part of the LEGO® Technic range. It has 1675 pieces and is recommended for ages 18+. It has been on sale since 1 March 2026.
| Set number | 42228 |
|---|---|
| Theme | Technic |
| Pieces | 1675 |
| Ages | 18+ |
| On sale | 1 March 2026 |
| Leaves the range | 31 December 2028 |
LEGO's official description
Race to glory with this detailed LEGO® Technic™ McLaren MCL39 F1® Car model kit for adults (42228). This set makes a great gift idea for motorsport fans, offering a challenging and rewarding building experience as you recreate the detailed features of this 1:8 scale F1® car model.
Assemble the details of the 2025 McLaren MCL39 F1® car as you build the steering, suspension, gearbox and differential. Activate the DRS, then remove the engine cover to examine the V6 engine. Enjoy your victory lap as you proudly display the model in pole position as a tribute to your passion for F1®.
Build your dream garage with the collection of LEGO Technic vehicle sets for adults (each sold separately). Enjoy enhanced building with the LEGO Builder app, zooming and rotating with 3D instructions, while saving and tracking progress – all from the app. Set contains 1,675 pieces.
- F1® CAR BUILDING KIT – Own the track with this LEGO® Technic™ McLaren MCL39 F1® Car (42228) for adults, which is packed with features to delight F1® fans
- AUTHENTIC FUNCTIONS – Explore the car’s realistic details, including push-rod and pull-rodsuspension, steering and differential as you relive the excitement of the F1® season with this model car kit
- V6 ENGINE AND DRS – Remove the engine cover to examine the F1® car model’s V6 engine, then check out the 2-speed gearbox and DRS activator, which adjusts the rear wing
- BUILD AND DISPLAY – Enjoy an immersive building project with this car building kit then place the 1:8 scale model on display in any room or office to celebrate your passion for F1® cars
- F1® GIFT IDEA – This STEM projectmakes a great gift for adults who love engineering kits and the McLaren F1® Team
- COLLECT YOUR BUILDS – With the LEGO® Builder app, you can build your models using 3D instructions, track your progress and save all your sets within the app
- ENJOY A REWARDING PROJECT – Explore engineering concepts and enjoy a rewarding building project with the collection of LEGO® Technic™ vehicle sets for adults, sold separately
- DIMENSIONS – A 1,675-piece set with a LEGO® F1® car measuring over 5 in. (13 cm) high, 24 in. (61 cm) long and 9.5 in. (25 cm) wide
Facts from LEGO's product catalogue on the day of publication. Prices and dates can change. Page published .
