After the surreal spectacle of the drivable Lego cars at the Miami drivers’ parade – which went viral immediately – the collaboration between Formula 1 and Lego made headlines again at Silverstone, where the British GP winners lifted trophies entirely built from Lego bricks. But let’s see why.

The occasion was special: the 75th anniversary of the world championship, celebrated on the very circuit where it all began in 1950. To honor the history of F1, Lego called on its lead designer Samuel Liltorp Johnson, who took inspiration from the iconic Royal Automobile Club Trophy and reinterpreted it in Lego style. The result? A 58 cm tall trophy made up of 2,717 pieces, finished with gold chromed bricks, designed to be lifted, displayed, and even celebrated without breaking.

Every element of the trophy tells a story: the floral decorations recall the original made of solid gold, the handles are built from pieces designed for dinosaur tails and palm trees, two mini F1 cars stand out on the sides, while a classic Lego brick sits proudly on top. The second and third place versions are white, while the constructors’ trophy is entirely black.

The trophy was digitally designed, assembled by a team of eight people, and completed in about a week. An exercise that combines creativity and engineering, confirming how the Lego universe still manages to surprise even in the most unexpected contexts. And judging by how the partnership is going, Silverstone surely won’t be the last twist.