We've seen life-size Lego cars before, but nothing quite like this. The McLaren P1 Lego version was constructed using an astonishing 342,817 individual Lego Technic bricks. What’s more remarkable is that it’s not just a static showpiece. This P1 can move, taking a lap around the famed Silverstone Circuit under its own power.

Using 393 different brick shapes, including 11 specifically created for this build, the team managed to capture the smooth, aerodynamic lines of the original McLaren P1. The flexible Lego pieces that form its exterior not only replicate the sleek design but are also functional—they help ensure the car holds together during the lap, despite the high speeds and corners.

Powering this incredible feat are 768 Lego motors, bundled into eight motor packs. These are driven by Lego Technic batteries, with a boost from a standard car battery to give the vehicle enough range for a complete lap of Silverstone. While it may not match the speed or sound of a conventional P1, it’s an impressive display of what’s possible with the humble Lego brick.

Even Lando Norris, a seasoned F1 driver, admitted to feeling nervous when he first got into the Lego P1. After all, it’s not every day you drive a 2,700-pound car made of plastic bricks. However, once he was settled in and suited up, Norris set off around the circuit, and to everyone’s delight, the Lego car performed surprisingly well.

Although the video shows a few sections where the footage appears sped up, the Lego P1 doesn’t simply crawl around the track. Norris himself remarked on how well it drove, even pushing the car onto the curbs through one of Silverstone’s challenging corners. The side mirrors shook slightly in the wind, but by the end of the lap, the Lego P1 held together with no major issues.

We don’t have an exact lap time or top speed for the Lego McLaren P1, but considering it’s entirely powered by Lego motors, completing a lap at all is a remarkable accomplishment. For McLaren, the build is a tribute to their original P1 program, which pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering.

Ben Gulliver, McLaren’s test and development director, expressed his admiration for the project. Having worked on the original P1 program, he was impressed by how the Lego Technic team had managed to replicate so many of the design elements. “The car was an icon of its time,” he said. “I hope that through this collaboration with the LEGO Group, we are able to inspire the next generation of designers and engineers to push the boundaries of automotive innovation.”

Sadly, if you're hoping to build your own life-size Lego McLaren P1, you’re out of luck—it’s not for sale. However, a 1:8 scale Lego Technic McLaren P1 kit is available for those looking to bring the supercar experience to life on a smaller scale.

This collaboration between McLaren and Lego Technic isn’t just an entertaining display of engineering prowess; it’s a reminder of the power of creativity, innovation, and the endless possibilities when art meets technology.