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Set 42141-2 McLaren Formula 1 Team 2022 (Second Edition)
Technic

McLaren Formula 1 Team 2022 (Second Edition)

This entry covers the second release of LEGO® Technic set 42141, which recreates the McLaren MCL36 from the 2022 Formula 1 season. Content matches the original edition, with 1,432 pieces and 212 unique parts, and reissues like this usually change only packaging or instructions rather than the model itself. This page lists every part and colour used in the build.

Set number
42141-2
Year
2022
Pieces
1,432
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
212
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 212

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (14)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

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What can I build with it?

Description

What comes in the box

The contents match the familiar LEGO® Technic McLaren build: 1,432 pieces in orange, blue, black and light grey that come together as an MCL36 at 1:8 scale. That includes bodywork for the front and rear wings, the raised airbox above the cockpit, and a good number of technical parts for steering, suspension and the moving engine. Anyone who has built Technic vehicles before will recognise the usual mix of beams, pins and connectors rather than classic bricks, which is where most of the building time on a set like this goes.

A second release of the same model

As a second edition, this set does not differ from the original McLaren 42141 in content, piece count, colours or functions all stay the same. LEGO® occasionally reissues a set while it stays in the range, usually without touching the model itself. For buyers, that means the same decision points apply as with the first edition: interest in Formula 1, enjoyment of working mechanisms, and enough shelf space for the finished car.

Using the parts list

With 212 unique parts across four main colours, the set offers a compact but varied range of Technic elements, from long liftarms down to small pins and axle connectors. The full parts list on this page makes it easy to track down specific pieces in orange or blue, useful if a particular colour or shape is needed for another project. Technic sets are especially worth checking this way, since many connectors and axles carry over neatly into other builds already on a shelf.

Build time, space and gifting

Putting together 1,432 pieces spreads comfortably across one or two longer sessions, which makes this a reasonable gift for Technic-minded teens or adults with some building experience. Once finished, the car needs a long, clear stretch of shelf or desk space, ideally somewhere it can be reached to show off the moving pistons and steering. With no minifigures included, attention stays entirely on the vehicle itself, making it a clear centrepiece for anyone into motorsport.

FAQ

What's different about the second edition of 42141?
Nothing significant in content: piece count, colours and functions match the first edition, usually only packaging or instructions change.
How many pieces and colours does the set include?
It has 1,432 pieces across 212 unique parts and colours, with no minifigures included.
Does this set make a good gift?
Yes, its manageable build time and working mechanisms suit Technic and Formula 1 fans with some building experience.

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