Reviewed by Marcus Knapman, BSc (Hons) Computing ·
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LEGO's Speed Champions line has been churning out miniature supercars for years, but can a scaled-down Formula 1 car really capture the drama of the real thing? The Ferrari SF-24 F1 Race Car set promises authentic details from the 2024 season, complete with sponsor stickers and Pirelli-branded tyres. At £16.99, it's positioned as an affordable entry point into both LEGO collecting and motorsport fandom. I've dug through the specifications and comparable sets to see if this pocket-sized Ferrari delivers the goods, or if it's just trading on the famous prancing horse badge.
The Ferrari SF-24 comes with all the hallmarks you'd expect from a current-generation F1 car. The rear wing catches your eye immediately — it's surprisingly detailed for such a small scale, with the distinctive shape that helps these cars stick to tarmac at 200mph. The halo safety bar is there too, a reminder that this set reflects modern F1 rather than the more romantic open-cockpit era.
What impressed me most in the specification breakdown is the attention to sponsor details. The sticker sheet includes authentic branding that transforms what could be a generic red brick car into something that genuinely resembles what Charles Leclerc throws around Monaco. The wider rear tyres even get the Pirelli treatment, which is a nice touch that shows LEGO isn't just phoning it in.
The included driver minifigure deserves special mention. Dressed in Ferrari colours with a properly detailed helmet, it's not just a generic racing driver — there's clear effort to make this feel like an authentic F1 experience. The figure fits snugly in the cockpit, which might seem obvious but I've seen plenty of vehicle sets where the proportions feel off.
For display purposes, having that driver figure means you can create little scenes or just position it for maximum visual impact. It's those small details that separate a good LEGO set from one that ends up forgotten in a drawer.
At this price point, you're getting a compact build rather than a table-filling centrepiece. The Speed Champions format means it'll sit nicely on most shelves without dominating the space. If you're planning to collect multiple F1 cars or mix with other Speed Champions sets, the consistent scale works in your favour.
However, the size does limit how much detail LEGO can pack in. Don't expect working suspension or intricate cockpit displays — this is more about capturing the essence of an F1 car rather than creating a technical masterpiece.
Seventeen quid puts this Ferrari in interesting territory. It's not cheap enough to be an impulse purchase for most families, but it's accessible compared to LEGO's larger Technic F1 offerings that can cost ten times as much. For adult collectors, it represents decent value if you're after authentic branding and solid build quality without the space requirements of bigger sets.
The main weakness I can identify is longevity of interest. Once built and displayed, there's limited play value compared to larger, more complex builds. Children might find themselves returning to bigger LEGO sets more often, making this feel like a bit of a one-hit wonder despite its quality construction.
The LEGO Ferrari SF-24 delivers on its promise of authentic F1 detail in a compact, displayable package. It's ideal for motorsport fans who want a quality desk ornament or collectors building a Speed Champions garage. However, families looking for extended play value might find better options elsewhere.
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