Audi F1® Team R26 Race Car (LEGO 77259)

About this set

This is LEGO Speed Champions set 77259, the Audi F1 Team R26 race car, with 216 pieces and a difficulty of 3/5. The finished model is an F1 race car in grey, red and black, with a front wing, rear wing, and tyres featuring red rims, plus a driver minifigure. When building, I would seat the driver before closing up the body and leave the front and rear wings until the end, so you are not fighting the aero parts while pressing panels. The red tyre rims are cosmetic parts, so check they sit flush rather than pinching the ring. At 216 pieces this is a straightforward Speed Champions build, manageable in one sitting. The floor and sidepods set the silhouette; follow the manual when alternating grey and red panels to avoid rework. It works well as a compact display car and suits F1 fans or anyone wanting a full aero package and driver in a smaller part count.