 As promised in my post “Lego F1® Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20”, I purchased a new F1 set just out of curiosity to see if this type of vehicle had a common assembly logic. I purchased the set last September during my return to Valencia, Spain, because, as always, I like to take a Lego set as a souvenir of the city. I chose the McLaren F1® Team MCL38 not for its livery, and therefore its aesthetic beauty, but more than anything because it has been a winning car in recent years. Another reason that motivated me, however, was the sticker challenge, where I proposed applying them with the help of tweezers to see if doing so could make this task quicker and more enjoyable. While I like the color combination of the Oracle Red Bull, as I said before, this McLaren, despite its very contrasting livery, I find it a bit too strong. Especially referring to the real model that races in F1, there is something about the color scheme that doesn’t convince me. The orange and black contrast is too stark with no real nuance, and in the "Dom's Dodge Charger" post I used an orange background on the black car, and in the end, I didn't like it very much. I also used the same background to photograph the Red Bull, where I think I created the worst contrast ever. To be honest, seeing the two McLarens consistently leading this year with such a garish color contrast is something that bothers me a little. Obviously, I have no dislike for the team or the drivers, who, especially this year, are doing an exceptional job. My only disappointment is with the color of the car, with those who conceived it and those who gave the green light to create a livery that is one of the ugliest ever. Nonetheless, I hope that when you assemble the model, it will be more beautiful and captivating in person than the photos and the original car I see racing on the circuits. In principle, when I started assembling this model, I didn't find any differences compared to the Red Bull, but there were some differences in the parts and slightly different steps. The sticker challenge with the tweezers began at step 33, applying the ones with the Google logo, which actually hides the triple 6 symbol. Coincidentally, the devil was lurking, and in fact I applied the sticker upside down twice, a mysterious thing because I had paid close attention the second time. Being so focused on the stickers, I noticed how each of them was a sponsor linked to the technology and Internet services we all use; in other words, modern evil! In addition to the sponsors I already knew about, I researched the others, and except for one company that sells electronic tools, everything else is related to the Internet, cryptocurrencies, and other software development companies. In other words, I discovered a dark side embodied by McLaren, sponsoring what was officially created to make our lives easier but which then ended up being a tool of control and manipulation. The obvious thing is that this set is aimed at teenagers, and so when they assemble the car, they're forced to notice the sponsors and logos, which inevitably remain subconsciously, only to be recognized as normal at a later age. This will make them metabolize as something familiar, and consequently, something they will never be questioned or questioned. From the standpoint of the McLaren's final design, I have to say the finished model isn't as bad as the original car. The set, in fact, only features orange stripes on a car that's essentially black. As a model, it's actually quite pleasing to look at, but this set, like the previous one I assembled, isn't very stable and tends to peel off if not handled carefully. Nonetheless, I've begun to find applying the stickers with tweezers interesting; after a little practice, this task becomes more of a pastime than a delicate and somewhat stressful task. It goes without saying that the stickers have become the main reason I'll buy at least two more sets of these F1 cars. I haven't chosen the models yet, and they'll probably be from smaller teams.         The only sticker that went wrong     A.M.
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