LEGO Racing is coming to F1 Academy with Esmee Kosterman for 2026

As part of a multi-year partnership announced this Thursday in Las Vegas on the sidelines of the Grand Prix of F1 This weekend, the F1 Academy and LEGO are paving the way for two new features. On the track, a new livery will appear from 2026, as LEGO Racing joins the various partnerships already in place with F1 teams. Alongside Classic Ferrari for sale, Mercedes Benz, or AlpineLEGO will put their faith in Esmee Kosterman. The 20-year-old Dutch driver, who had the opportunity to race at Zandvoort as a weekend wildcard entry, is preparing to start her first full season in the women's category.

The first woman to win a Ford Fiesta Sprint Cup race in 2023, she notably completed a full season in Saudi F4 and a year in Indian F4 this season. “Being the first driver for LEGO Racing is an incredible opportunity, and I’m excited to continue my competitive journey with the F1 Academy,” the newly promoted pilot rejoices. I've been a fan of the LEGO brand for a long time, of its creativity and the values ​​it represents, and the idea of ​​seeing it on the circuits from the 2026 season is simply extraordinary. I hope it will inspire future generations of female drivers and show them that with hard work and determination, anything is possible!

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In addition to lining up a car In addition to its involvement in the F1 Academy through Esmee Kosterman, LEGO also announces the sale of a 201-piece set allowing fans to build a brick miniature of the Dutch driver's car bearing the number 32. The Danish brand thus joins brands such as American Express, Tommy Hilfiger, Charlotte Tilbury, and PUMA, which have chosen to compete in the women's category.