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FWC: ESP v AUT live on SN ExtraHamilton puts block on racing LEGO car at British GP
Press Association • July 3rd, 2026 7:50 am
Lewis Hamilton at the press conference where he cast doubt on competing in a LEGO race | Photo: AP
Lewis Hamilton has warned Formula One bosses that he will not take part in a 'LEGO race' ahead of Sunday's British Grand Prix.
It has been reported that Hamilton, along with some of the sport's other stars, have financial reservations about appearing in the sponsors' race, although the seven-time world champion was the sole driver to indicate he might not take part.
F1 announced on Thursday that all 22 drivers will take to the wheel of the unique cars, which reach speeds of up to 15mph, 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."
Pressed as to why he might not take part, and whether sustaining an injury was a consideration, Hamilton, 41, replied: "There is not really much to say on that. That's something I need to take offline."
Following the press conference, Ferrari tweeted an image of Hamilton's 'LEGO car', and wrote "ready for more chaos on Sunday."
The Italian team are confident the seven-time world champion will still take part in the event, while it is understood F1 officials were planning on speaking to Hamilton about his comments.
LEGO have been a high-profile partner of F1 since last year.
