Formula 1® helmets are more than pieces of racing equipment. Their colors, patterns and personal details often become closely associated with the drivers who wear them.
LEGO® Editions has brought this part of motorsport culture into brick-built form with a growing collection of F1 helmet sets inspired by some of racing's most recognizable names.
The collection now includes helmets associated with Ayrton Senna, Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri—bringing together different generations, teams and stories from Formula 1.
And with the arrival of the new LEGO® Editions Ayrton Senna Helmet 43024, there is now another major piece for F1 fans to discover. LEGO currently describes Editions as a collectible range celebrating major icons from F1, football and music.
The New LEGO® Editions Ayrton Senna Helmet 43024
Few racing helmets are as instantly recognizable as Ayrton Senna's.
The new LEGO Editions Ayrton Senna Helmet 43024 recreates its distinctive bright yellow appearance with green details inspired by Senna's Brazilian heritage. LEGO has also incorporated numerous printed sponsor details into the model.
| Set | LEGO® Editions Ayrton Senna Helmet |
| Set Number | 43024 |
| Pieces | 931 |
| Age | 14+ |
| Size | 19 × 13 × 13 cm |
| Year | 2026 |
| US Price | $89.99 |
The set also includes an Ayrton Senna minifigure, wearing a T-shirt featuring the Senninha cartoon character, along with a miniature helmet and a plaque featuring Senna's signature.
These details make 43024 more than a recreation of a helmet. It connects the model directly with Senna's identity, Brazilian heritage and legacy outside the race car.
Why Is Ayrton Senna's Helmet So Iconic?
Ayrton Senna remains one of the defining names in Formula 1 history.
During his career, Senna achieved 41 Grand Prix victories and three Formula 1 World Drivers' Championships—in 1988, 1990 and 1991. His yellow helmet became closely associated with both his racing career and Brazil.
That makes the choice of a helmet particularly meaningful.
A Formula 1 car can represent a team and a season. A driver's helmet is much more personal.
Its colors and graphics can become part of the driver's visual identity, which is one reason helmets work particularly well as collectible models.
What Other LEGO® Editions F1 Helmets Are There?
The Senna helmet does not stand alone.
LEGO Editions has already introduced several driver-specific F1 helmets, creating a collection that spans Ferrari, McLaren and different generations of Formula 1.
LEGO® Charles Leclerc Helmet 43014
The LEGO Editions Scuderia Ferrari HP Charles Leclerc Helmet 43014 contains 886 pieces and measures approximately 18 × 11 × 13 cm.
Its appearance is dominated by Ferrari's famous Rosso Corsa racing red and includes printed graphics such as Leclerc's driver number 16 and other personal details. A Charles Leclerc minifigure and signature plaque are also included.
The real helmet also contains personal references to Leclerc's father and Jules Bianchi, details LEGO highlighted when revealing the model.
LEGO® Lewis Hamilton Helmet 43022
The Scuderia Ferrari HP Lewis Hamilton Helmet 43022 contains 884 pieces and measures approximately 18 × 11 × 13 cm.
Rather than Ferrari red dominating the helmet, this model uses a distinctive Modena yellow color scheme and incorporates printed graphics including Hamilton's driver number 44.
It also includes a Lewis Hamilton minifigure dressed in a red Scuderia Ferrari HP racing suit and a signature plaque.
For collectors, the model represents an interesting chapter in Hamilton's career: his Ferrari era.
The McLaren 1000th Grand Prix Helmets
McLaren's LEGO Editions helmets have a different story behind them.
The Oscar Piastri 43017 and Lando Norris 43023 helmets were created as part of McLaren's celebration of its 1,000th Formula 1 Grand Prix.
LEGO and McLaren worked together on both the brick-built sets and the real helmets worn by the drivers during the celebration.
That direct connection between LEGO models and race-worn helmet designs makes this pair particularly interesting within the Editions collection.
LEGO® Oscar Piastri Helmet 43017
The Oscar Piastri Helmet contains 793 pieces.
Its design combines McLaren's recognizable papaya color with Piastri's signature blue, along with printed details connected to McLaren's 1,000th Grand Prix celebration.
The set also includes an Oscar Piastri minifigure, driver-number details, OP branding and a signature plaque.
LEGO® Lando Norris Helmet 43023
The Lando Norris Helmet also contains 793 pieces.
One side incorporates McLaren papaya, while the other features Norris' recognizable fluorescent yellow-and-black visual style. The model also incorporates details from McLaren's 1,000th Grand Prix livery.
Together, 43017 and 43023 form a natural two-model McLaren collection.
Comparing the LEGO® Editions F1 Helmet Collection
The individual helmets are similar in scale, but their stories and visual identities are very different.
| Set | Driver | Pieces | Main Identity |
| 43024 | Ayrton Senna | 931 | Yellow & Brazilian-inspired green |
| 43014 | Charles Leclerc | 886 | Ferrari Rosso Corsa |
| 43022 | Lewis Hamilton | 884 | Ferrari / Modena yellow |
| 43017 | Oscar Piastri | 793 | McLaren papaya & blue |
| 43023 | Lando Norris | 793 | McLaren papaya & fluorescent yellow |
The Senna model is currently the largest of these five by piece count, at 931 pieces.
More importantly, the collection is beginning to form a recognizable format: a brick-built driver helmet accompanied by driver-specific details, a minifigure and presentation elements.
What Makes LEGO F1 Helmets Different From LEGO F1 Cars?
LEGO Formula 1 cars naturally focus on engineering.
Their identity comes from aerodynamics, suspension, engines, steering, liveries and the physical shape of the race car.
Helmets tell a different story.
They are much more closely connected to the individual driver.
Senna's yellow helmet, Hamilton's number 44, Leclerc's number 16, Piastri's blue and Norris' fluorescent graphics immediately connect each model with a particular person and period in F1 history.
This gives collectors two very different approaches:
Collect the cars to follow Formula 1 engineering and teams.
Or collect the helmets to follow drivers, identities and racing stories.
Many fans may naturally end up doing both.
Why LEGO® Editions F1 Helmets Work as a Collection
One advantage of the helmet format is consistency.
The Ferrari and McLaren models are approximately 18 cm tall, while the Senna helmet measures around 19 cm tall.
That relatively standardized scale means several helmets can be placed together without one model visually overwhelming the others.
At the same time, their colors remain dramatically different.
Ferrari red, Modena yellow, McLaren papaya, Piastri blue, Norris fluorescent yellow and Senna's famous Brazilian-inspired colors give every helmet an individual identity.
As LEGO adds more drivers, teams and historic racing figures to the Editions line, this consistent format could make F1 helmets an increasingly interesting category for motorsport collectors.
Which LEGO F1 Helmet Should You Start With?
There isn't one correct answer.
For a historic F1 collection, Ayrton Senna 43024 is an obvious starting point because of the significance of the driver and the recognizable yellow helmet.
Ferrari fans may prefer Charles Leclerc 43014 or Lewis Hamilton 43022.
McLaren collectors can build a matching pair with Oscar Piastri 43017 and Lando Norris 43023.
Another approach is simply to collect the drivers you follow rather than trying to complete every release.
That personal connection is arguably what makes helmet collecting different from collecting race cars.
FAQ About LEGO® Editions F1 Helmets
What is the newest LEGO Editions F1 helmet?
As of September 2026, LEGO lists the Ayrton Senna Helmet 43024 as a new LEGO Editions release. It contains 931 pieces and recreates Senna's recognizable yellow-and-green helmet design.
How many pieces are in the LEGO Ayrton Senna Helmet 43024?
The set contains 931 pieces.
How big is LEGO 43024?
The finished Ayrton Senna Helmet measures approximately 19 cm high, 13 cm wide and 13 cm deep.
Does LEGO 43024 include an Ayrton Senna minifigure?
Yes. It includes an Ayrton Senna minifigure, a miniature helmet and a signature plaque. The minifigure's shirt features the Senninha character associated with Senna's legacy.
Are all LEGO Editions F1 helmets the same size?
Not exactly, but the current models are relatively close in scale. The Ferrari and McLaren driver helmets are around 18 cm tall, while the Ayrton Senna Helmet is around 19 cm tall.
Final Thoughts
The arrival of the LEGO Editions Ayrton Senna Helmet 43024 shows how LEGO's Formula 1 collection is expanding beyond race cars.
These helmets focus on something more personal: the drivers themselves.
From Senna's legendary yellow helmet and Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton designs to McLaren's Piastri and Norris 1,000th Grand Prix helmets, each model captures a different part of Formula 1 history and identity.
For racing fans, that makes LEGO Editions helmets an interesting new way to build a collection—not simply around cars and teams, but around the drivers and stories that define Formula 1.