How many pieces does 42228-1 have?

The set has 1,675 pieces, including 265 unique parts.

Does the set include a minifigure?

No, there are no minifigures; the vehicle model is the sole focus of the build.

Which team's car does the set depict?

It depicts the McLaren MCL39, the team's current Formula 1 car.

Technic

LEGO® McLaren MCL39 F1 Car

McLaren's current Formula 1 car is rebuilt here as a Technic model with 1,675 pieces and no minifigures included. 265 unique parts go into the build, all listed in full further down this page.

Set number: 42228
Year: 2026
Pieces: 1,675
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 265

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 265

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (20)

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.

42228 UTV 1,140 pieces by nofans2

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What can I build with it?

Description

A Formula 1 car as a building set

Technic sets built around Formula 1 cars recreate the aerodynamic shape of real race cars, from the narrow nose through the side barge boards to the wide rear wing that generates downforce on the real thing. This model is built around the McLaren MCL39, the team's current car, with its black and bold blue livery clearly reflected throughout the set. That closeness to the real car also makes the model appealing to motorsport fans who recognise it from race broadcasts or trackside photos.

Colours, parts and construction

Black, blue, red and light bluish grey make up the parts list, capturing both the team livery and technical details such as brake discs and suspension components that stay visible on close inspection. With 265 unique parts across 1,675 pieces overall, the focus sits clearly on the outer shape rather than the moving functions that larger Technic vehicles with engines or steering often include. The result is a model that impresses mainly through its sleek, aerodynamic silhouette.

Building in Technic style

Technic sets differ from classic brick models through their heavier use of connectors, axles and beams, which start hinting at the final shape early in the build. At 1,675 pieces, the model offers enough for a longer building session, with the distinctive nose and rear wing forming their own clearly separated building stages, each with its own level of fiddliness. Anyone who has built other Technic vehicles will recognise familiar techniques here in a more compact format.

Using the parts list on this page

The full parts list for 42228-1, all 1,675 pieces sorted by colour and category, is below on this page. It is useful for reordering bricks after a loss or picking out the black and blue team colours for another motorsport project, without having to work back through the full instructions. It also makes comparing this car against other Technic Formula 1 models in a growing collection that much easier and faster.

FAQ

How many pieces does 42228-1 have?: The set has 1,675 pieces, including 265 unique parts.
Does the set include a minifigure?: No, there are no minifigures; the vehicle model is the sole focus of the build.
Which team's car does the set depict?: It depicts the McLaren MCL39, the team's current Formula 1 car.

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