1LEGO Technic McLaren MCL39 F1 car
This big 1:8 scale LEGO Technic model of McLaren's 2025 car is a serious build for an F1 fan. It has working steering, push-rod and pull-rod suspension, a V6 engine under the cover and a DRS lever that opens the rear wing. Built, it's about 61cm long and looks great on a shelf.
Pros
- Big 1:8 scale model.
- Working steering, suspension and DRS.
- Hours of building.
Cons
- Takes up plenty of shelf space.
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LEGO product page ↗
2Logitech G923 racing wheel and pedals
Racing an F1 car with a controller isn't the same. Logitech's G923 is the wheel most people start sim racing with. Its TRUEFORCE feedback lets them feel the grip and the kerbs through the wheel, and it has paddle shifters and a pressure-sensitive brake pedal. It suits PlayStation, Xbox or PC.
Pros
- Feel the car through the wheel.
- Paddle shifters and proper pedals.
- A popular first sim wheel.
Cons
- Buy the right version for their console.
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3Bburago Ferrari SF-25 Lewis Hamilton 1:43
Lewis Hamilton in red was the story of the 2025 season, and this is the car. Bburago's officially licensed 1:43 diecast model comes in a clear display case on its own base, so it's ready for the desk or shelf.
Pros
- Officially licensed.
- Display case included.
- A great desk piece.
Cons
- Small scale, so detail is simplified.
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4EA Sports F1 25
The official F1 game lets them race every circuit as their favourite driver. F1 25 has the next chapter of the Braking Point story, a revamped My Team mode for running their own team, and an add-on that brings in the 2026 cars and new teams.
Pros
- The official F1 game.
- Run their own team in My Team.
- Story mode included.
Cons
- Check which console they have.
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5Boot & Ball F1 Legends beer mats, set of 9
These are coasters for an F1 fan's coffee table. There are nine pub-style beer mats with designs inspired by F1 legends and famous moments, full of driver numbers and team colours for fans to spot. They're proper pulp board that soaks up drips, and they're designed and made in the UK by a small studio.
Pros
- Nine different designs.
- Absorbent pulp board.
- Made in the UK.
Cons
- Cardboard, so they wear over time.
- Not official F1 merchandise.
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Boot & Ball product page ↗
What to buy someone who loves Formula 1
F1 fans usually support one team or driver, so find out who before buying anything branded. The best gifts for F1 fans let them build, collect or race. A sim wheel suits gamers, while a LEGO model suits builders. F1 beer mats work for any fan.
How we picked these gifts for f1 fans
We picked each product for what f1 fans enjoy and because it makes sense as a present. The order is our own choice. The pros and cons come from published product details, not customer reviews.
Amazon shows the current price and delivery. Where we've checked that the US listing is the same product, the US link goes there. Otherwise you'll get the UK listing, labelled as such. More about our research.
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