Lewis Hamilton has cast doubt on his participation in the LEGO drivers' parade scheduled for Sunday at the British Grand Prix, describing the event as 'the most dangerous part of the weekend'. Speaking during the media day press conference at Silverstone, the seven-time world champion expressed reluctance to take part in the stunt, which will see each of the 22 Formula 1 drivers pilot a battery-powered LEGO go-kart around the circuit.
Hamilton's Concerns Over Safety
Hamilton, who now drives for Ferrari, admitted he enjoyed the spectacle when it was first held in Miami last year, but he allowed his teammate Charles Leclerc to drive their shared car. 'It's the most dangerous part of the weekend. I let Charles drive last time and it was just hilarious watching everyone crashing into each other. I don't know whether or not I will be in the LEGO car this year,' Hamilton said.
When pressed on whether he feared sustaining an injury during the parade, Hamilton replied, 'There's not really much to say on that. That's something I need to take offline.' His comments suggest he may opt out, despite LEGO being a major commercial partner of Formula 1.
Ferrari Confident Hamilton Will Participate
Despite Hamilton's hesitation, his Ferrari team remains confident he will take part. The team posted an image of the mini Ferrari LEGO car bearing the number 44 on social media, with the caption: 'Ready for more chaos on Sunday.' According to sources, team officials believe Hamilton will ultimately join the parade, given the importance of the partnership.
Other Drivers' Reactions
Hamilton is not alone in his reservations. Aston Martin's Lance Stroll described himself as 'indifferent' about the idea, while Red Bull's Max Verstappen said he would prefer 'a normal drivers' parade'. However, most other drivers welcomed the chance for fun. McLaren's Lando Norris said: 'It's a cool thing to do. It's different. As long as it's safe and we all behave, which we shall, then it will be a jolly good ride.'
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli predicted 'absolute carnage' as drivers race each other in the battery-powered cars. Cadillac, which joined the grid this year and missed the Miami event, expressed excitement in a social media post about participating for the first time.
Background on the LEGO Parade
The LEGO drivers' parade is scheduled to take place two hours before the British Grand Prix. Unlike last year in Miami, where 10 life-sized two-seater F1 cars were built and shared by teammates, LEGO has now constructed 22 individual 'minicars' — one for each driver. The Miami event became a viral sensation as clips showed drivers racing hard and causing significant damage to the cars.
Hamilton's final decision remains unclear, but the event is set to proceed regardless of his participation. Fans will be watching closely to see if the Ferrari star gets behind the wheel or opts to sit out.
