In what is described as their most ambitious project yet, LEGO® South Africa has shipped a detailed up-scaled LEGO® Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance build from Singapore to Mzansi, marking the largest life-size LEGO build ever brought into South Africa.
Starting November, the build will be landing in malls across South Africa, allowing the public to see it up close and personal, in all its detail. Here’s what you need to know.
The making of the LEGO® Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 car
The scaled-up LEGO® Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance build took a team of expert builders eight hours to assemble and used a total of 192,937 LEGO bricks, resulting in a build weighing about 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.
See the build in person
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 LEGO activities, including:
- A Build Station where attendees can design and build their own race cars
- Championship racing: a high-speed ramp with precision timing systems and a digital leaderboard
- A Reflex challenge, where fans can test their reaction times, mirroring real driver skills
The grand public showcase kicks off at Nelson Mandela Square in Joburg before heading to Durban, then Cape Town, and ending right back in Sandton City, Joburg.
Cost: Free entry
When: Nelson Mandela Square – running from 16 November to 3 December 2025 | Sandton City – running from 5 to 28 February 2026
Where: Nelson Mandela Square, 5th St, Sandown, Sandton | Sandton City, 83 Rivonia Rd, Sandhurst, Sandton
Get in touch
Website: lego.com/en-za
Facebook: @LEGOSouthAfrica
Instagram: @legosouthafrica
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