The best F1 and motorsport gifts for Father’s Day

This year’s Father’s Day is just around the corner and finding the perfect gift can be difficult.

Whether Formula 1, Le Mans 24 Hours, MotoGP or any other form of motorsport, there is always a large selection.

Autosport has put together a selection of the best items of 2021 to make your search for the perfect motorsport gift easier.

F1 season reviews 2010-19

MSRP £ 89.99 (DVD)

Website dukevideo.com

Experience the thrill and splash of the last decade with the 2010-19 F1 Season Recaps, which features the best bits of each race from each season, plus exclusive footage courtesy of FOM.

Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull dominated the beginning of the decade before Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton finished at the top of the championship over all the ups and downs of 10 years.

If the reviews from 2010-19 are already part of their collection or they like it a bit retro, there are offers from the 1990s, 80s or even 70s instead.

Formula 1: car for car 1990-99

MSRP £ 50

Website evropublishing.com

Author Peter Higham’s latest F1 car-for-car book is a comprehensive look at every team that started in the 1990s, and ties in with earlier episodes from the 1950s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Whether you want to know the ins and outs of the infamous Andrea Moda outfit or the car changes that made McLaren dominance at the start and end of the decade, this book covers all of the roster in detail and provides an overview of the season in general.

Perfect for those who have the previous editions or grew up with F1 in this era.

Scalextric Triple Pack – 1976 British GP

RRP € 129.99

Website de.scalextric.com

The 1976 Formula 1 World Championship will forever be known to motorsport fans as the season in which Niki Lauda escaped death after his violent accident on the Nordschleife and narrowly missed the title of Briton James Hunt in the last race of the year in Japan.

With the kind permission of Scalextric, models of Lauda’s Ferrari 312T2, Hunt’s McLaren M23 and Jody Scheckter’s six-wheeled Tyrrell P34 from this year’s British Grand Prix were released in 2021.

Perfect for any Scalextric enthusiast who either drives races or just exhibits as models. What is not to love?

Le Mans ’66

MSRP £ 9.99 (Blu-ray)

Website 20thcenturystudios.com

After Senna and Rush on the big screen, Le Mans ’66 – also known outside of Europe as Ford v Ferrari – is the latest Hollywood blockbuster to do with motorsport.

It tells the story of Ford’s attempts to defeat Ferrari in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans with the now legendary GT40, while spectators watch Ken Miles (Christian Bale) and Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) try against all odds to win and a legacy that is revered to this day.

Autosport magazine / Plus subscription

Website autosportmedia.com

Autosport has been the authority in motorsport for more than 70 years, filming the very first Formula 1 World Championship race at Silverstone in 1950 and all events since then.

Coupled with coverage of the World Endurance Championship, World Rally Championship, IndyCar, MotoGP and more, Autosport is the place to be for motorsport coverage and insights.

Subscribe today and enjoy your first six issues for € 6 or pay € 11.99 per month. Not only do you get every issue of the magazine, but you also get instant access to plus content on autosport.com.

MotoGP 21

RRP € 49.99

Website motogpvideogame.com

Feel the rush on two wheels with the latest MotoGP video game featuring all the riders and teams of the 2021 season in MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3. Bring your favorite driver to fame or assemble your own team and lead them from the bottom step of the ladder to the premier class on some of the world’s greatest racetracks. Enjoy the Algarve International Circuit for the first time and choose between two racing calendars – one that follows the 2021 track map or one that may have been before COVID-19.

Available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch and PC.

Mr. Le Mans: Tom Kristensen

MSRP £ 40

Website evropublishing.com

When it comes to victories in the Le Mans 24 Hours, Tom Kristensen is in a league of his own with nine victories at the Circuit de la Sarthe between 1997 and 2013.

In the Dane’s memoir, which was reviewed by Autosport earlier this year, he talks about his exploits at the famous endurance event, including behind-the-scenes reports and the ups and downs in his motorsport and personal life. Ideal for any fan of ‘The 24’.

LEGO Porsche 911

RRP € 119.99

Website lego.com

LEGO is suitable for everyone, whether you are five or 85 years old. This 911, which can be configured as either a Targa or Turbo, was released earlier this year and is a fitting miniaturized homage to the legendary sports car. With a length of 35 cm and almost 1500 individual parts, it will keep everyone busy for hours.

Murray Walker: Unless I’m very wrong

RRP € 14.99

Website harpercollins.co.uk

For many, Murray Walker was the voice of Formula One, and the obituaries published earlier in the year after his death gave an opportunity to ponder his legacy. But for a glimpse into his remarkable life, there is no better reading than his 2003 autobiography.

From the footsteps of his father and the racing bikes to the battles in World War II to the television station, it’s an extraordinary story of a life well lived and a must-see for any motorsport fan.

Website t-car.motorsporttickets.com

Motorsport Tickets is your one stop shop for access to dozens of motorsport events around the world.

With COVID-19 restrictions lifted (hopefully) and venues opening their doors to fans, it may finally be time to buy a ticket for your loved one. Whether tickets for the British F1 Grand Prix in July, MotoGP double victory in Austria or even access to Goodwoods events, there is something for everyone.