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Hamilton puts the block on racing LEGO car

Jul 03, 2026

Silverstone [England], July 3: Lewis Hamilton has warned Formula One bosses that he will not take part in a 'LEGO race' ahead of Sunday's British Grand Prix.
F1 announced on Thursday that all 22 drivers will take to the wheel of the unique cars - which reach speeds of up to 15mph (24kph) - 90 minutes before the main event at Silverstone in front of a 175,000-record crowd.
However, in a press conference three hours later, Hamilton cast doubt over his participation by telling former Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas off microphone in a press conference that he would not do it.
The 'LEGO race' had previously been staged at last year's Miami Grand Prix - and speaking on Thursday, Hamilton described it "as the most dangerous part of the weekend". On that occasion, Hamilton sat behind Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc in a car fit for two.
Here, the cars have individually been prepared for all of the drivers with each vehicle made out of 28,000 LEGO bricks.
"It is the most dangerous part of the weekend," said Hamilton at Silverstone on Thursday.
"I let Charles drive last time and it was just hilarious watching everyone crashing into each other.
"So, I don't know whether or not I will be in the LEGO car this year."
Source: Qatar Tribune

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