Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - change character/karts while in the online lobby

Look in the bottom left corner. You can change characters & karts in the online lobby now! #MarioKart8Deluxe http://pic.twitter.com/nBrRyCwvU8

— Andre Segers (@AndreSegers) April 18, 2017

Well there's a very welcome change from the Wii U version. Now you don't have to be locked into the same choice for the entirety of your online play.

from GoNintendo