What do F1 fans want for Xmas?
3rd December 2009, 11:00 by Keith Collantine 52 Comments »
Whatever you’re celebrating this winter, there’s the usual selection of books, models, games available to tempt F1 fans.
So what are you hoping to unwrap later this month?
Have your say below and I’ll use the most popular ideas in an F1 fans’ Xmas gift round-up later this week.
Here’s a selection of ideas from last year:
Gifts for F1 fans
- Ultimate F1 gifts guide 2008: Season review DVDs and other videos
- Ultimate F1 gifts guide 2008: Gadgets, games and other gifts
- Ultimate F1 gifts guide 2008: Clothes
- Ultimate F1 gifts guide 2008: Books
- Ultimate F1 gifts guide 2008: Models
- Ultimate F1 gifts guide: Annuals & calendars
- Ultimate F1 gifts guide 2008: Posh stuff
- Five last-minute F1 gift ideas
Steph90 said on 3rd December 2009, 11:17
I’m glad you have started this Keith as I really need xmas ideas!
Probably finally get rfactor as I decided to wait to get that. Which means I need a steering wheel. Anyone know any good and reasonably priced ones?
I’m hoping to get Sky so I can actually watch much more motorsport on my TV.
Invoke said on 3rd December 2009, 15:13
I used to play a few simulations, I have had both the Logitech Driving Force Pro (DFP) & the newer G25, as well as a much cheaper alternative when I first started.
I would definitely recommend the Logitech wheels, they are infinitely more fun (and realistic) than the cheap one I had, and you can probably pick up a DFP for cheap nowadays.
steph said on 3rd December 2009, 16:09
Thanks very much Invoke!
Chalky said on 7th December 2009, 12:46
I’ve had a few wheels over the years.
The Logitech G25 or newer G27 is worth the money over anything that is cheaper.
You may find it hard to find a Logitech DFP (Driving Force Pro) now as they are discontinued. I have one and it is very good as the G25 was not out when I bought my wheel.
Journeyer said on 3rd December 2009, 11:26
It’s part wishlist, part recommendation list, full list of gifts F1 fans would love to have on the 25th.
1. F1 2009 Season Review
2. Autocourse 2009-2010
3. F1 Season Review 2009 Book
4. F1 09 for Wii or PSP
5. Gran Turismo for PSP (F1 link? There’s an F2007 in it!)
6. The Treasures of Formula One (book with pullout media; available on Amazon)
7. Brawn merchandise (quick! before they vanish from the shelves forever!)
8. F1 2010 race tickets (available on formula1.com)
Will add more when I can think of them…
Hallard said on 4th December 2009, 17:30
I was just going to mention Brawn Merchandise! Spot on.
matt90 said on 6th December 2009, 23:52
Saw a load in John Lewis today. Very expensive as its henri lloyd.
Journeyer said on 3rd December 2009, 11:26
F1 2009 Season Review DVD – missed to add that last word.
Andy Hall said on 3rd December 2009, 11:40
Offical F1 Review 2009 on Blu-ray but I don’t think thats going to happen somehow.
Woffin said on 3rd December 2009, 12:01
Schumacher in a Mercedes…
Jonesracing82 said on 3rd December 2009, 12:04
i have the 2009 DVD, am going to write a “guest article” on it
Journeyer said on 3rd December 2009, 12:10
You’ve seen it already?! That’s quick. Please do.
Good or bad, I’ve bought it already. I have a copy of every DVD season review this decade – and a VHS copy of the only season this decade that didn’t have one…
Jonesracing82 said on 3rd December 2009, 12:28
hey, not sure how to write a guest article but the DVD is well worth the wait, i wont say too much cos it’ll spoil it but it’s awesome
teh gashead said on 3rd December 2009, 18:19
Who wins? lol.
I’m kidding, it’s on my Xmas list too.
UnicornF1 said on 3rd December 2009, 12:30
Hallo Santa Keith
I am moving out a few days before Christmas so I will have a lot of things to unwrap after Christmas
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Anyway here are some ideas:
- F1 2009 Full Season DVD (Free Practices, Qualifyings, Races, Interviews, Photos)
- 52 pit babes (one per week
- BrawnGP merchandise
- F1 2010 tickets (+air-tickets, +hotel
I hope they are not too many!
Noel said on 3rd December 2009, 12:48
I’d quite like a Wii please Santa. Not exclusively for F12009 but I’d like and the steering wheel accessory too please. I don’t want for much else, except maybe some chocolate coins.
Maksutov said on 3rd December 2009, 14:45
lol…
Sush Meerkat said on 3rd December 2009, 13:27
So your buying all your regulars christmas gifts?, marvellous keith!
I hope your not buying anything for those charlatans that voted for Kimi in your poll!
DanThorn said on 3rd December 2009, 13:38
A load of books for my rapidly expanding library would be great, and a couple of Autocourse would go down nice too (1989, 1982, 1991, 2003 and 2005 would be jolly lovely thanks!) Some 1:43 scale F1 cars would be nice too, because sadly for my girlfriend that’s my latest obsession! If you could pop them in all the post before the weekend so they’re here in plenty of time for Christmas I’d appreciate it. Thanks Keith!
Icthyes said on 3rd December 2009, 14:03
A British GP at Silverstone, s’il vous plait.
Uncle said on 3rd December 2009, 14:12
two front teeth
TJ said on 3rd December 2009, 14:14
Has to be the official season review DVD.
F1withMySon said on 3rd December 2009, 14:39
It’s not exactly F1 related, but I think it would appeal to the same crowd, I know I love mine: A Leatherman Skeletool CX. It has carbon fiber on it and, in a pinch, can help change a nose cone!
Skeletool CX
HounslowBusGarage said on 3rd December 2009, 16:34
Hey, thanks Keith! That’s very generous of you.
I’ll have a complete F1 season with no-cheating, S&M sex scandals, no Steward’s incompetence, no FIA interference, no technical tussles, no mickey-mouse tracks, no blasted anything apart from good quality racing!
Whadda yer mean “No chance”?