Motorsport & F1 Collectibles
LEGO Speed Champions Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 & Project One (76909) Review: Two Cars, One Set
- Brand:
- LEGO Speed Champions
- Ages:
- 9+ years
- Updated:
- 2026-07-10
The verdict
A strong value pick for anyone who wants two officially licensed Mercedes-AMG vehicles — a real F1 car and a hypercar — in a quick, kid-friendly build, even if it trades mechanical depth for accessibility.
Pros
- Two officially licensed cars in one box — the W12 F1 car and the Project One road-going hypercar — for around $34.99 RRP
- 564 pieces and two driver minifigures make this genuinely playable, not just a display piece
- Speed Champions' small scale means both cars are quick, satisfying builds suited to kids and adults alike
- Officially licensed Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 branding gives it real team authenticity despite the small scale
Cons
- The compact Speed Champions scale means far less mechanical detail than Technic sets — no working engine or suspension
- Both cars are noticeably smaller than a typical Technic display model, which matters if you want a centerpiece shelf piece
- This particular set represents the 2021-season W12 car, so it won't match a collection built around more current liveries
Set 76909 pairs LEGO's Speed Champions take on the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance with the road-legal Mercedes-AMG Project One hypercar, totaling 564 pieces and two driver minifigures for an RRP around $34.99. It's one of the better value propositions in LEGO's motorsport lineup simply because you get two licensed vehicles instead of one.
Quantity and quick builds over deep mechanics
Speed Champions sets are designed for fast, satisfying builds rather than the multi-hour mechanical sessions of Technic sets — there's no working engine or suspension here. What you do get is two officially branded Mercedes-AMG vehicles that look the part on a shelf or in play, at a fraction of a Technic set's price and build time.
A snapshot of the 2021 F1 season
This set specifically represents the W12, the Mercedes car from the 2021 F1 season. That's worth noting for collectors chasing current liveries — it's a historically accurate rather than up-to-the-minute representation of the team's car.
Who it's for
Great for kids aged 9+ who want to actually play with their F1 cars, or as an affordable, quick-build entry into LEGO's Mercedes-AMG motorsport lineup. Adult collectors wanting mechanical depth and a larger centerpiece should look at the Technic W14 instead.
Frequently asked
- How many cars are in this set?
- Two — the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance race car and the Mercedes-AMG Project One road hypercar, plus two driver minifigures.
- What F1 season does the W12 represent?
- It represents Mercedes-AMG Petronas's 2021 Formula 1 season car, so the livery reflects that specific year rather than a more recent season.
- Does it have any working mechanical features?
- No — Speed Champions sets are built for quick assembly and play rather than Technic-style mechanical functions like working engines or suspension.
- Is the Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 & Project One set worth buying?
- Yes, especially for the price — getting two officially licensed Mercedes-AMG vehicles in one set is good value, particularly for kids who want to actually play with the models rather than just display them.
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