The Life-size LEGO® Mercedes-AMG F1 Car Showcase Comes to Cape Town This Month

LEGO® South Africa has pulled off its most ambitious project to date, shipping a detailed, up-scaled LEGO® Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance build from Singapore to South Africa, marking the largest life-size LEGO build ever brought into the country.

The grand reveal was held at the Mercedes-Benz experience centre at Zwartkops Raceway, where media and motoring enthusiasts gathered to witness the grand unboxing of the iconic build. The car is making its way across South Africa, stopping in Cape Town in January. Here’s everything you need to know.

Bringing the build to life

Based on the 1642-piece LEGO set available in stores, the scaled-up LEGO® Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance build took a team of expert builders eight hours to assemble. The team used a total of 192,937 bricks, resulting in a build weighing approximately 913 kilograms and measuring 5.1 metres in length and 2.2 metres in width.

The result is a breathtaking replica that mirrors the sleek aerodynamic lines, intricate details and striking presence of its real-world Mercedes-AMG counterpart, a true fusion of art, engineering and play.

A roadshow unlike any other

The excitement doesn’t stop here, as the big build is gearing up and heading on a nationwide tour around South Africa. The spectacular build will pop up at select malls across South Africa, allowing fans to experience the engineering masterpiece up close. Additionally, fans can challenge their speed and reflexes with an exciting line up of activities, including:

Build Station: design and build your own LEGO race cars
Championship racing: a high-speed ramp with precision timing systems and a digital leaderboard
Reflex challenge: test your reaction times, mirroring real driver skills

The grand public showcase is making its Cape Town debut at the V&A Waterfront from 15 to 25 January 2026, letting everyone unleash their creativity and building skills.