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Buying for someone who can’t stop talking about Formula 1, supercars or motorbikes? LEGO’s car and bike sets are some of the most popular Christmas gifts, from quick builds for kids to big display models for adults. Here are our picks, all on offer below RRP on Amazon.ie.
Our quick picks
| # | Product | Best for | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  LEGO Technic Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 Car (42206) | F1 fans | See today’s price | Get deal |
| 2 |  LEGO Speed Champions Porsche 911 GT3 RS (77239) | Car fans 9+ | See today’s price | Get deal |
| 3 |  LEGO Technic Kawasaki Ninja H2R Motorcycle (42170) | Bike fans 10+ | See today’s price | Get deal |
| 4 |  LEGO Technic Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar (42173) | Kids 10+ car fans | See today’s price | Get deal |
| 5 |  LEGO City F1 Pit Stop & Pit Crew with Ferrari Car (60443) | F1 fans 6+ | See today’s price | Get deal |
| 6 |  LEGO Technic Ducati Panigale V4 S Motorcycle (42202) | Adult bike fans | See today’s price | Get deal |
| 7 |  Hot Wheels Track Creator Triple Loop Pack | Kids 4+ | See today’s price | Get deal |
- 18.6
LEGO Technic Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 F1 Car (42206)
Best for: F1 fans
An impressive, accurate F1 model with a rewarding build and lots of working parts. It’s a demanding build that relies heavily on stickers, but for F1 fans it’s a standout gift, especially at this discount.
What we like
- Accurate livery and shape
- Working steering, suspension and V6 pistons
- Around 1,600 pieces: a long, rewarding build
- Big display model (about 63cm long)
Watch out for
- Fiddly build: small mistakes can be hard to fix later
- Lots of stickers (around 50)
See today’s price - 28.3
LEGO Speed Champions Porsche 911 GT3 RS (77239)
Best for: Car fans 9+
A lovely little Porsche with authentic curves and fewer stickers than usual. A brilliant stocking filler for kids and adults who love cars.
What we like
- Authentic 911 shape
- Striking orange colour
- More brick-built detail, fewer stickers
- Driver minifigure included
Watch out for
- Headlights look a bit odd from some angles
- Rear proportions not perfect
See today’s price - 38.1
LEGO Technic Kawasaki Ninja H2R Motorcycle (42170)
Best for: Bike fans 10+
An eye-catching, challenging build with clever working parts. A few small details aren’t accurate, but it makes a striking display piece and a great gift for motorbike fans.
What we like
- Working suspension and steering
- 2-speed gearbox with visible pistons
- Bright Kawasaki green stands out
- Display stand included
Watch out for
- Gearbox can be a little flaky
- A few details aren’t accurate
- Pricey for the piece count at RRP
See today’s price - 48
LEGO Technic Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut Grey Hypercar (42173)
Best for: Kids 10+ car fans
A friendly, affordable way into LEGO Technic: a quick build with opening doors, a moving V8 and working steering. It’s not the most accurate model of the real car, but kids who love cars will enjoy it.
What we like
- Affordable for a Technic car
- Quick build (under 2 hours)
- Opening doors, bonnet and boot
- Moving V8 engine and steering
Watch out for
- Doors don’t close perfectly
- Shape is less accurate than the real car
See today’s price - 58
LEGO City F1 Pit Stop & Pit Crew with Ferrari Car (60443)
Best for: F1 fans 6+
A fun, affordable F1 set with a brilliant working pit stop and plenty of minifigures. It’s made for play rather than display, which is exactly what younger fans want.
What we like
- Excellent working pit stop
- Driver and 4 pit crew minifigures
- Recognisable Ferrari livery
- Good value
Watch out for
- Limited display value
- Some exposed Technic parts
See today’s price - 68
LEGO Technic Ducati Panigale V4 S Motorcycle (42202)
Best for: Adult bike fans
A big, satisfying build for Technic motorcycle collectors with a smooth gearbox and fun suspension. Ducati purists may notice some cosmetic gaps, but it’s a strong gift at this discount.
What we like
- Large 1:5 scale model
- 3-speed gearbox and working suspension
- New piston-style engine
- Looks like a Ducati
Watch out for
- Some gaps around the windscreen
- No display stand
- Large sticker is tricky to apply
See today’s price - 77.8
Hot Wheels Track Creator Triple Loop Pack
Best for: Kids 4+
A fun, good-value track set that kids can rebuild in lots of ways. It works with older Hot Wheels track too, so it’s a great add-on for families who already have some.
What we like
- Three loops for big stunts
- Easy Speed Snap track building
- Connects to older Hot Wheels track
- Car included
Watch out for
- Only one car included
- No motorised booster: it uses a launcher
See today’s price
Gifts by age
- Kids 4+: Hot Wheels Triple Loop track for racing action.
- Kids 6+: LEGO City F1 Pit Stop with Ferrari, a play set with a working pit stop.
- Kids 9+: LEGO Speed Champions Porsche 911 GT3 RS, a great stocking filler.
- Kids 10+ and teens: LEGO Technic Koenigsegg Jesko or LEGO Technic Kawasaki Ninja H2R.
- Adults: LEGO Technic Red Bull RB20 F1 car or LEGO Technic Ducati Panigale V4 S.
For F1 fans
The LEGO Technic Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 is the showpiece: a 1:8 scale model about 63cm long, with working steering, suspension and a V6 engine with moving pistons. Brick Fanatics calls it intricate, detailed and accurate, though it’s a demanding build with lots of stickers. For younger fans, the LEGO City F1 Pit Stop is a fun, affordable play set that Brickset rates highly for its pit stop function.
For motorbike fans
LEGO Technic’s bikes are brilliant display pieces. The Kawasaki Ninja H2R is a striking green 1:8 model with a gearbox and visible pistons, suitable from age 10. The bigger Ducati Panigale V4 S is a 1:5 scale adult build with a 3-speed gearbox; The Brothers Brick calls it a worthwhile addition for Technic collectors, though it doesn’t include a stand.
For supercar fans
The Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut is a great first Technic car, with doors that swing up and out, and the Speed Champions Porsche 911 GT3 RS is a quick, detailed build that looks great on a shelf.
Tips
- Check the age on the box: it reflects how tricky the build is.
- Big Technic sets take several evenings. They make a great Christmas holiday project.
- More LEGO ideas in our best LEGO gifts on offer.
We haven’t tested these products ourselves. Our picks are based on independent expert reviews (linked below) and the manufacturers’ specifications. Prices change often, so each product links to today’s price.
Sources: Brick Fanatics: 42206 RB20 review, Brickset: 60443 F1 Pit Stop review, Brickset: 42170 Kawasaki review, The Brothers Brick: 42202 Ducati review, Brickset: 77239 Porsche review.