Light Kit for McLaren F1 Team MCL38 Race Car 77251

Papaya on the front row

The MCL38 was the car that brought McLaren back to the top of Formula 1's constructors' championship in 2024, ending a title drought that went back to 1998. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri won races in it, and the papaya-and-black livery became one of the most recognisable on the grid.

LEGO set 77251 builds the MCL38 at the modern eight-wide scale, with a halo, a complex front wing and the high rear wing of the 2024 car.

ZENE Bricks LED kit for the LEGO McLaren F1 Team MCL38 77251 is a display-lighting kit rather than a set of road-car headlights. It picks out the papaya bodywork, the rear wing and the floor edges with cool white and a hint of orange. This McLaren MCL38 model display light kit outfits the car with the look of a garage shot after qualifying. The LED lights for LEGO 77251 also keep the sponsor panels legible, which matters on a race car.

A championship built on Sundays, not headlines

McLaren's 2024 constructors' title was the team's first since 1998, and it was built on consistency rather than one dominant car. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both won races, the MCL38 kept improving through the season, and McLaren scored points when the car was not the fastest. That is how a team wins a championship over 24 rounds.

The LEGO McLaren MCL38 77251 carries the papaya livery and the 2024 bodywork into an eight-wide model. It is a small reminder of the season when McLaren stopped being a team with potential and became the team to beat.

The first win that changed the season

Lando Norris's first Grand Prix win came in Miami in 2024, in the MCL38, after years of near-misses. It changed the shape of his season: McLaren suddenly had a car that could win on pace, and every subsequent weekend became a test of whether the team could convert speed into points. Norris won again in the Netherlands, Singapore and Abu Dhabi, while Piastri added two more wins. Built as LEGO® 77251, the car keeps the papaya-and-black bodywork, halo and 2024 rear wing. Miami was the first time the team could celebrate a win on pure pace since 2021, and the MCL38 became the car that turned that result into a title.

The lighting creates a dramatic effect against the dark background, making the car appear as if it's racing at night or in a showcase display. The model is positioned on a LEGO® baseplate designed to represent a race track, complete with white dotted lane markings.

- Bright yellow headlights at the front of the vehicle
- Illuminated side panels that highlight the aerodynamic elements
- Glowing details in the cockpit area
- Subtle lighting around the rear wing and engine cover area
- Colorful wheel rim lighting effects

The LEGO® model accurately captures the distinctive features of the McLaren MCL38. The lighting kit enhances the display value of the model significantly, transforming it from a static display piece into a dynamic showpiece.

• Fits your already-built LEGO® set with only minor refitting.
• No wiring experience needed - just follow our clear, step-by-step instructions.
• Twisted-pair cabling keeps the wiring sturdy and easy to hide.
• Keeps your LEGO® set full of character, even in daylight.

What's Included

• The LED light kit includes connecting cables, LEDs, expansion boards and more.
• Battery box (batteries not included).
• PDF instructions included.

Type: Compatible with LEGO® sets
Material: Eco-friendly ABS plastic