The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 W11 remains a legendary car in Formula 1 history. Driven by titans Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, with a stand-in appearance by George Russell, this machine dominated the 2020 FIA Formula One World Championship. Now, you can capture the essence of this record-breaking vehicle with a meticulously designed F1 Lego Mercedes W11 model.
In a season dramatically shortened to 17 races, the Mercedes W11 secured an astounding 13 victories and locked out the front row a staggering 12 times. This unparalleled performance allowed Lewis Hamilton to equal Michael Schumacher’s record of seven World Driver’s Championships. The W11 wasn’t just winning; it was rewriting record books. Hamilton himself set the fastest-ever pole position lap during Italian GP qualifying in this very car. Across the season, it shattered lap records at eight different circuits, cementing its place as potentially the quickest F1 car ever witnessed, a benchmark that may stand for years to come.
This impressive Lego model starts with the official Lego Mercedes W12 set as a base but is expertly redesigned to accurately represent the W11. Built to an 8-stud wide scale, it perfectly accommodates a minifigure driver, bringing the thrill of F1 right to your fingertips. The model measures a substantial 7.9 inches in length and 3.0 inches in width, making it a striking display piece.
To fully personalize your F1 Lego Mercedes W11, you can include minifigure versions of the star drivers. While the Rebrickable parts list focuses on the car itself, adding driver minifigures elevates the realism. You can source the necessary components to represent all three drivers who piloted the W11:
- Lewis Hamilton: Recreate the seven-time world champion with specific helmet and head parts, capturing his iconic dark purple helmet.
- Valtteri Bottas: Assemble the Finnish driver with his signature white helmet and distinctive head.
- George Russell: Include Russell, who stepped in for a race, using a red helmet and a suitable minifigure head.
The purchase of this Lego model provides you with comprehensive resources to bring it to life. You’ll receive a detailed PDF instruction manual, guiding you step-by-step through the building process. Additionally, a PDF sticker sheet is included, designed for printing on standard 8.5×11 paper without any scaling adjustments needed. These stickers feature driver numbers for Hamilton, Bottas, and Russell, along with helmet decals for each minifigure, allowing for complete customization.
For the highest quality finish, glossy vinyl sticker paper designed for laser printers is highly recommended for printing the sticker sheet. Precision application is key, and tools like an Exacto knife, ruler, and a 5mm hole punch (for stickers that fit around studs) are suggested for cleanly cutting the stickers. Links are conveniently provided to recommended sticker paper and a hole punch for achieving professional-looking results.
Recent updates have further enhanced the model. In July 2024, the sticker PDF was revised to resolve helmet graphic display issues reported by users. Another update in late July 2024 refined the instructions and parts inventory to incorporate a newer slick tire assembly, ensuring the model stays current with the best building techniques.
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