LEGO Speed Champions has changed how it builds modern F1 shapes

New wedge pieces and tighter side construction are producing cleaner race-car silhouettes.

Earlier eight-wide cars often became thick through the middle because the cockpit, sidepods and internal supports competed for the same space. Recent designs move more structure underneath the driver.

Less bulk around the cockpit

That shift allows the upper body to taper using smaller wedges and angled tiles. The result is not perfectly smooth, but the visible steps follow the direction of the real car rather than fighting it.

Wheel placement has improved too. Keeping the tyres visually separate from the body makes the cars appear lighter and faster, even when the underlying chassis remains robust enough for play.