TL;DR
- The LEGO Group has officially revealed a new tie-in set based on the film F1: The Movie — the LEGO Speed Champions 77252 APXGP Team Race Car.
- Details: 268 pieces, US $27.99 / UK £22.99 / EU €27.99, release date set for January 1 2026.
- The set replicates the APXGP race car seen in the film — including the black & gold livery, sponsor stickers, and comes with minifigures of stars Brad Pitt and Damson Idris.
What the set is and what it includes
This new LEGO Speed Champions set (77252) is tied to F1: The Movie and represents a fictional Formula 1 team car — the “APXGP Team Race Car” — rather than a real-world F1 team.
Key features:
- 268 pieces total.
- Black and gold livery design, with sponsor decals and wider rear tires printed with “Pirelli”.
- Minifigures: The set includes movie-themed minifigs of Brad Pitt and Damson Idris (the film’s principal actors) — a rare inclusion for a Speed Champions set.
- Launch timeline: Pre-orders are already live (on LEGO.com) and retail launch is slated for January 1, 2026.
Why this drop matters
For fans of both LEGO and motorsport (and movie tie-ins), this set blends entertainment IP with collectible building culture. A few reasons it stands out:
- Cinema + Speed Champions crossover: Speed Champions normally replicate real-world cars (Ferrari, McLaren, etc.). This set takes a fictional movie car and gives it the Speed Champions treatment — fresh territory.
- Affordability & accessibility: At ~$27.99 for 268 pieces, it’s an entry-level price for collectors and less intimidating than the large flagship sets — making it easy to grab.
- Influence of F1-culture in toys: With motorsport popularity increasing globally, especially via streaming and entertainment crossovers, this set aligns with that trend.
- Collector potential: Limited release, film tie-in, minifigures of known actors — all combine to increase the set’s appeal for display rather than just play.
