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LEGO Racers 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer

20021,484 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer

Specifications

Set number8461
Release year2002
Piece count1,484
Minifigures0
ThemeRacers
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer, released in 2002 as part of the Racers line, has 1,484 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 184 different lots, across 10 colors.

Inventory of set 8461

The inventory of set 8461 lists 1,484 pieces, spare parts excluded: 184 different lots (one shape in one color) for 132 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 8461

Main color: black, making up 64% of the parts, followed by light gray (20%) and blue (6.3%).

ColorPartsShare
Black94664%
Light Gray29020%
Blue936.3%
White815.5%
Dark Gray392.6%
Trans-Clear120.8%
Pearl Light Gray100.7%
Metallic Silver80.5%
Trans-Red20.1%
Trans-Light Blue20.1%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Pins39827%
Technic Connectors23616%
Technic Axles21214%
Technic Beams19113%
Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine765.1%
Technic Bricks664.4%

Most common parts in set 8461

122 of the 132 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 8461

2 part shapes in set 8461 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 11 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

PartColor
Tyre Technic Racing Large with 'MICHELIN' White Print 32296pr0002Black
Sticker Sheet for Set 8461-1 44900

Rebuilding set 8461 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8461 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
8458 Silver Champion85%1,4332000
8448 Super Street Sensation58%1,4061999
8466 4x4 Off Roader49%1,1032001
8482 CyberMaster35%8971998
8483 CyberMaster35%8971998

Set 8458 Silver Champion supplies 85% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 8461 within its line

With 1,484 pieces, it is the largest of the 193 Racers sets in our database, which have an average of 215 parts. Among the 269 sets released in 2002, it ranks #2. That is 6.9 times the average Racers set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer have?

LEGO set 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer has 1,484 pieces. It was released in 2002 as part of the Racers theme.

What year was LEGO set 8461 released?

Set 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer was released in 2002 and belongs to the Racers theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8461?

LEGO set 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8461?

The instructions for LEGO set 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8461.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8461?

Black, with 946 out of 1,484 pieces, or 64%. Next come light gray (20%) and blue (6.3%).

How many different parts does set 8461 contain?

Set 8461 has 184 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 132 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 183 copies.

Does LEGO set 8461 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tyre Technic Racing Large with 'MICHELIN' White Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8461?

Set 8458 Silver Champion, released in 2000: it supplies 85%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number8461
Release year2002
ThemeRacers
Piece count1,484
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30