McLaren W1

"A competent and fairly priced Speed Champions set with a genuinely clever rear wing mechanism, the McLaren W1 earns its BrickScore of 75.6 as a Mixed Reviews entry: solid enough to recommend to Speed Champions collectors, but not the standout that fans of the real car might hope for."

The McLaren W1 (77257) lands in Mixed Reviews territory with a BrickScore of 75.6, and there is a meaningful gap between critic and owner sentiment worth calling out: expert reviewers scored it 75 (RacingBrick) and 65 (JANG), while 231 owner ratings average 4.82 out of 5. Critics agree the set is a competent modern eight-wide Speed Champions entry with genuine highlights, but neither reviewer found it exceptional. RacingBrick appreciated the clever part applications and accurate front shaping; JANG felt the overall design accuracy fell short and the build never delivered a standout moment. The mixed verdict reflects a set that is solid rather than special.

Where they split: The expert-owner split is the key divergence here. RacingBrick (75) and JANG (65) give a mixed picture on design quality and overall impact, yet owner buyers rate it 4.82 out of 5. Critics scrutinize accuracy and execution more sharply than the average buyer, who appears very satisfied with the modern eight-wide format and McLaren branding. Between the two critics, RacingBrick focused on clever techniques and praised the result more warmly, while JANG emphasized that the car does not read convincingly as a W1.