We all have at least one person in our life who’s a huge F1 fan. This is a sport that’s wildly popular all over the world and Canadians aren’t immune to it. With Christmas slowly approaching, you’ll have to figure out a nice gift for your F1-loving friend. There are many unique gifts that can work, you’ll just need to know their preferences, favourite team and driver to make it more personal.
RC Formula
An RC formula might be the most obvious gift on this list, but it’s also one of the most popular ones. Every F1 enthusiast is a passionate person who follows each race, knows the ups and downs of every driver and team and certainly has a favourite they cheer for. So, one of the best gifts you can give them this Christmas is a realistically detailed RC Formula One vehicle.
There are so many choices you can make. Think about their current favourite team or driver and take that course. Look for those model replicas. If they prefer an older version of some of the F1 cars it might take some time to find them, but it’ll be worth the time and effort when you see the look on their face when they unwrap their present.
If they’re a Mercedes fan, you can go with the Mercedes-Benz F1 W11 EQ RC. This vehicle is made 1/12 in scale and it’s a complete replica of the original. It has amazing details and an exceptional design. All of the main essences of the original car are there. It has all aerodynamic parts, rearview mirrors and rims wrapped in grip tapes. Plus, it comes already assembled so your friend can start having fun right away.
You also have something to choose if their favourite is Red Bull. The Oracle Red Bull Racing RB18 RC is another extremely detailed, true-to-the-original car. Its sleek streamlined body is meticulously painted. Some manufacturers give you the option for customisation stickers which can be a very nice personal touch to the vehicle.
Of course, let’s not forget the Ferrari RC cars. They’re some of the most sold replicas and are very popular among old and new F1 fans. This race devil has its recognisable red and black colours and every detail that makes it unique. The remote control has a range of 30m and the car itself can go up to 8.2km/h. no matter which RC car you choose, your friend will be happy to add it to its collection.
F1-Related Books
F1 has a long history. With over 70 years of races, drivers, ups and downs and many prizes, there’s a lot to tell. There have been thousands of races, hundreds of drivers, and millions of dollars worth of investments. That’s a lot of history in one place. So, giving your friend an F1-related book might be a great Christmas gift.
There are books dedicated to the overall F1 history, autobiographies, chronicles, and books about the successes and failures over the years. The Mechanic: The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane by Marc Priestly is a book that guides us through the secrets and rivalries inside the F1 pit lane. It shows another side of the F1 crews and their personal lives.
If your friend is more interested in the mechanical part of the F1, you can get How to Build a Car by Adrian Newey. It’s sort of a memoir about the life and achievements of the great Adrian Newey and his creations over the years. The Formula 1: The Official History by Maurice Hamilton is a great gift for beginners in the F1 world. It holds the complete history, rivalries, teams coming and going, infamous and famous incidents and changes in the rules.
Maurice Hamilton also wrote Formula 1 Circuits. This book holds every venue listed in chronological order. It has statistics, digital maps, drawings, lap records, names and everything circuit-related. Of course, you can also buy them some autobiographies and biographies. Like the ones about Jenson Button, Niki Lauda, Kimi Raikkonen etc.
Printed T-Shirt
A printed tee can always be a fun gift. There are hundreds of options available, but you can also figure out something on your own and have it printed. This can be a fun line from a driver, an emotional line from a speech, an F1 reference, or some interesting car prints. You can even make a cute basket with the printed t-shirt and an RC Formula One car from their favourite team.
Wall Art
A cool poster of a car can fit well anywhere. Wall art has so much potential to enhance a space and make the room’s aesthetics better. You can do so many prints. Black and white prints from racetracks, a portrait of their most appreciated driver, a print of their favourite team’s logo or a big canvas representing a powerful moment from the F1 history. All of these pieces can make a statement.
There are of course other types of wall art you can find. There are framed F1 RC cars that stand out as excellent 3D art pieces. For example, one of the most popular options is a metal or wooden shape of a racetrack. This can include the track in Monza, Circuit de Monaco, Silverstone, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Hungaroring and many more. Who knows you might even make them a collector of these circuit shapes.
Team Merch
You can never go wrong with a piece of merch from their favourite team or racer. F1 caps are probably the most popular choice. They’re a staple of every F1 fan who wants to make their team known to everyone. Shirts are a big deal. There are also hoodies, backpacks, neck warmers, bucket hats, jackets, sweatpants, water bottles, keychains, bracelets, umbrellas and many, many more small and big products that can make the perfect Christmas gift for your friend.
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