26 picks · Prices checked 18 October 2026
2026 is a big year to buy for an F1 fan. New regulations brought a new generation of cars, Audi has taken over Sauber, and Cadillac has joined as the 11th team. Plenty of gifts still show the 2025 cars, so we note which year each one covers.
The list is sorted by budget. Each pick says who it suits and what to check first, such as pre-order delivery dates and which streaming option works in your country.
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Stocking fillers, kids' gifts and a season guide for newer fans.
LEGO
One of the few LEGO sets of an actual 2026 car, from Audi's first season after taking over Sauber. A quick build that suits kids and adults.
LEGO
A play set with a car, pit crew and minifigures, for younger fans who want something to play with rather than display.
Official merchandise
Topps' official F1 trading cards for the 2026 season. A cheap, fun stocking filler for kids who swap cards.
Scale models
A low-cost Hamilton Ferrari model with its own display case, from a big retailer, so it should arrive in time for Christmas.
Scale models
A small die-cast from the Hot Wheels Premium range. Good for kids or a desk.
Books
Guenther Steiner's blunt, funny account of a season as Haas team boss. An easy pick for anyone who got into F1 through Drive to Survive.
Books
A guide to the 2026 teams, drivers, tracks and new regulations. Useful for newer fans catching up on a season with a lot of change.
Streaming
From 2026 Apple TV is the exclusive US home of F1, and an Apple TV subscription includes F1 TV Premium. For a US fan, paying for a few months is a practical gift.
Streaming
For Australian fans, F1 TV Access adds live timing, team radio, the driver tracker and the race archive for a small yearly fee.
Display pieces, team caps, the best F1 books and the official game.
LEGO
A display helmet in Hamilton's Ferrari colours. Good for a desk or shelf.
LEGO
The F2004 is one of the most successful F1 cars ever built, and the set comes with a Schumacher minifigure. Best for fans of that era.
Official merchandise
The official 2026 Hamilton driver cap from the F1 Store.
Official merchandise
Kit from the new 11th team, Cadillac, in its first season. A good choice for American fans who want to back the home team.
Scale models
Spark's detailed 1:5 replica of Hamilton's 2026 helmet. It is a pre-order item, so check the dispatch date first.
Books
Adrian Newey designed championship-winning cars for Williams, McLaren and Red Bull. His book explains how F1 cars are designed, with his own drawings.
Books
An illustrated book of the sport's greatest races. Good for the coffee table.
Books
The official illustrated history of F1, with a foreword by Ross Brawn. The revised edition releases on 20 October 2026.
Video game · PC (also on PlayStation and Xbox stores)
There is no F1 26 game. This edition is F1 25 with the 2026 Season Pack, which adds the 2026 teams and cars and the new Madring circuit in Madrid.
Experiences
F1 Arcade venues mix full-motion racing simulators with food and drinks. The buyer picks the value. Best if they live near one of the US or UK venues.
Big LEGO Technic builds, team kit and a collector's model.
LEGO
A large Technic model of McLaren's 2025 car, with working steering and suspension. A rewarding build for an adult McLaren fan.
Fun / display
A 1,547-piece, 1:8 scale model of the 2025 Aston Martin with working steering, suspension, V6 engine and DRS.
Official merchandise
The polo McLaren's team wears at races this season.
Official merchandise
The 2026 Ferrari team jacket. Good for trips to races and watch parties in cooler months.
Scale models
Minichamps' 1:18 model of the 2026 Red Bull. It is a pre-order item, so check the dispatch date before relying on it for Christmas.
Statement pieces for committed fans.
Official merchandise
A special-edition jacket from Ferrari's home race at Monza. Sizes can sell out.
Official merchandise
A limited denim jacket made for Cadillac's first US Grand Prix, at COTA in Austin.
We checked every product on the official F1 Store, LEGO.com, the publisher or a major retailer on 18 October 2026, and noted the current US price. We left out sets that were backordered or retiring with no stock, and we flag pre-orders that may not arrive before Christmas. F1 Store prices are regular prices; the store often runs promotion codes, so the price you pay may be lower. We haven't handled every item ourselves, and we say so where a product's detail or quality is basic.
For a big display build, choose a large LEGO Technic car such as the McLaren MCL39 (42228) or Ferrari SF-24 (42207), both $229.99 at LEGO.com. For a smaller adult display piece, the Icons Ferrari F2004 & Michael Schumacher (11375) and the driver helmets (Hamilton, Leclerc, Norris, Piastri, Senna) are $89.99 each.
Yes. Speed Champions 77259 Audi Revolut F1 Team R26 Race Car ($27.99) is the 2026 Audi. Most other Speed Champions F1 cars on LEGO.com are 2024-spec models marked 'Retiring soon', and several were on backorder on 18 Oct 2026.
F1 TV Pro is sold only in 'selected countries' (see F1 Help for the list). In the US, F1 TV Premium now comes with an Apple TV subscription rather than being sold standalone. In Australia, F1's site offers F1 TV Pro only through a Foxtel Sport subscription and sells only F1 TV Access (A$34.99/yr) directly. UK availability couldn't be confirmed on an official page; third-party guides say Sky's exclusive deal means F1 TV Pro isn't sold in the UK.
No gift option was found on F1's F1 TV pages, and plans 'must be associated with your resident country and the country you are in at time of subscribing'. A gift card or merchandise is the easier present.
No. EA confirmed there is no F1 26; F1 25 instead gets a paid 2026 Season Pack (US$24.99 on Steam), or you can buy the F1 25: 2026 Season Edition bundle (US$49.99 on Steam). A reimagined new game is planned for 2027.
At F1 Arcade venues on food, drinks or racing. Venues listed: Boston, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Denver, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Chicago (US), and London and Birmingham (UK). No Australian venue is listed. Cards are emailed as e-vouchers, and the buyer picks the value.
The F1 Store's 2026 teamwear is this season's kit; teams release new kit each year, usually around the new season. Prices on the store change with promotions (on 18 Oct 2026 it ran an 'up to 50% off selected lines' code), so check before buying.
Not always. Several 2026-livery models on the F1 Store, such as the Minichamps RB22 1:18 and the Spark 1:5 helmets, are listed as 'Pre-Order Item'. Check the dispatch estimate, or pick an in-stock model such as a Bburago 1:43 from a major retailer.