There were rumours about this being on the way, and LEGO has now officially revealed its latest LEGO Icons Formula 1 Legends set with the Ferrari F2004 & Michael Schumacher (11375).
Set for release on March 1, it will retail for $89.99 and is comprised of 735 pieces. Starting with the Ferrari F2002, Schumacher went on to win five consecutive Drivers' World Championships, a historic run that cemented the German driver as one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time.
As well as a minifigure of Schumacher, the set includes one of his most famous quotes: "I’ve always believed that you should never, ever give up and you should always keep fighting even when there's only a slightest chance."
Here's the official product description:
Celebrate a golden era of Formula 1 racing with the LEGO® Icons Ferrari F2004 & Michael Schumacher (11375) model car kit. Craft an in-scale replica of the legendary race car that, with Michael Schumacher at the wheel, dominated the 2004 racing season. The model Ferrari features working steering, grooved slick tyres and a detailed V10 engine, plus a display stand with vehicle details and stats.
The Michael Schumacher minifigure comes with a helmet, winner’s trophy and a podium-style display stand with a printed image and a quote from the seven-time world champion. This premium display model makes a captivating centrepiece and a great Christmas or birthday gift for fans of F1 racing and collectors of F1 merchandise. Discover the dynamic range of LEGO F1 building sets (sold separately) designed for adults, kids and families.
Build smarter with the LEGO Builder app – zoom, rotate in 3D, track your progress and follow step-by-step digital instructions. Set contains 735 pieces.
After making his debut at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix with Jordan, Schumacher remained with the team through 1995, winning two World Drivers' Championships with them in 1994 and 1995.
He moved to Ferrari in 1996, where he remained until 2006. During that time, the German racer won five consecutive titles from 2000 to 2004. Following his 2006 retirement, Schumacher returned in 2010 for a three-year stint with Mercedes, which saw him earn only one third-place podium.
It was a disappointing end to Schumacher's F1 career, but he'd already cemented himself as an all-time great with 91 race victories.
Tragically, the 7-time Drivers' Champion was involved in a ski accident in 2013 on the Combe de Saulire ski run in Meribel. His skis hit a rock hidden beneath the snow, and despite wearing a helmet, he sustained a serious head injury after crashing into a boulder. We recently got a positive update on his lengthy recovery.