What is astonishing about this beauty is not the realism that it brings to your driving or even the pin point accuracy with which it mimics actual F1 driving parameters but the fact that it can even duplicate the G-force that real-time drivers experience inside the cockpit. Sporting three 42 inch screens or stereo projectors to wrap the image around the user, the Hexatech occupies 2.3m x 3m x 3m of space.

Let us be very clear with this at the very beginning; the Hexatech is by no means a glorified video game. This £120,000 Formula1 simulator designed by Cruden provides those riding in its cockpit with what the company calls as ‘Six Degrees of Freedom’ (6DOF).

Coming with a 3 seat setup the software inside this astonishing piece of racing technology is both accurate and meticulous when it comes to giving you the exact same as what you get in an F1 race sand the danger of crashing and breaking your bones. Designed to probably test up and coming drivers before hiring them and putting the steering of a million dollar car in their hands the Hexatech should help both the drivers to improve their skills and owners by saving cash. Now only if we could get a test drive in this stationary speed demon!

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With the Italian Grand Prix right at the corner, F1 fans can find themselves surrounded by stuff dedicated to the passion of the sport they love so much. And since Monza, the place where the race is going to be held, is the home of Ferrari circuit, so you can well expect a dose of all the good things related to the brand. And we don’t just mean powerful engines and speed alone.

Since this a place dedicated to luxury alone, let us tell you about a glam item related to F1 that caught our fancy. Circuit Jewelry has designed two smart and chic pieces of jewelry that will be an instant hit with Formula 1 lovers. And the best part is that they aren’t in-your-face stuff but have that X factor making them attractive to guys too.

One of them is in shaped like a key ring with a fermasoldi money clip  made from gold and decorated with diamonds and ruby. This one is targeted at mean who like to show off their passion F1 the glam way. Also, there is a braceket which is designed in a pole position and is completely covered with black and white diamonds. We have little idea about the price range but let’s take a hint from the fact that F1 isn’t a passion that doesn’t come cheap!

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The love of Ferrari will make you desire this new timepiece called the Lap Time Chronograph. Part of a limited edition, this one has been especially designed to meet the needs of the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One Team. Across a 44mm PVD-coated stainless steel case, you can see anadigit movement made by Isaswiss. This one tells you three different time zones as well as the timing laps round the race track. Of course, the ususal stuff like calendar and alarm functions too are there.

Then there is the tacho meter and the split times, not to forget the gorgeous electric red of Ferrari that we can’t ever get enough of. The watch strap is designed to remind you of a racing tire with the famous Ferrari logo horse prancing around. We are told that the Ferrari Lap Time Chronograph will be available for sale from August at an affordable $350.

We thought we’d give you a peek in the list of the Lap Time Chronograph features, other than the ones mentioned above, of course - main analog display, timer, full chronometer 1/100 sec, non-reflective mineral crystal, solid waterproof case and water resistace to 5ATM.

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The Formula 1 fever seems to be just about everywhere. Yesterday, it was the cool atomotive-inspired pool table from Unique Autosports followed by Samsonite shaking hands with McLarenSport for some F1 inspired luggage. And now, we heard of a motion simulator that too goes the F1 way. This one goes by the name F1 Showcar Motion Simulator and is quite something.

Built on a motion platform pneumatic system, this simulator stands 190 cm tal and weighs 90 kgs to give the driver the realistic thrill he or she is looking for. Again, the F1 Showcar consists of the full size 2009 chassis of a sportscar completed with an impressive composite bodywork. So much for stunning exterior, let us not have you believe that the interior isn’t anything to talk about. In fact, the F1 shaped racing seat and harness keep it close to real life.

We are informed that the simulator also has F1 tires Dirigible and turning wheels. This little racecar treat will burn a hole in your pocket. The price tag reads $44,990. Well, why not. Along with the true race car experience, F1 Showcar also gets you carbon fiber wishbones and a 19″ LCD Tv screen.

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Samsonite just thought of adding more excitement to its work by teaming with McLarenSport for the creation of an F1 inspired line of luxury travel bags. Well keeping true to the Samsonite statement, these are top notch on safety and security but with dollops of style that will undeniably make you eye candy everywhere you go.

The suitcases and bags are lightweight and durable like most of the others in the production house but they also come equipped with a high-end wheel suspension system that actually has the ability to absorb the impact of bumpy grounds so that all your valuables inside the bag are handled with care, somethings on the lines of a trendy F1 car protecting the driver inside.

The name of the collection is McLarenSport Samsonite Black Label Collection and the starting price is $326. But it will only be by fall or winter this year that this collection is available at all Samsonite stores across the world as an ongoing intenstive testing phase of the luggage carriers nears completion.

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There is a reason why Formula One is touted as perhaps one of the most expensive sports. Well as an expected consequence, the sport also ends up selling some real expensive merchandise unlike its peers in the field. And if you are an F1 fan, we are quite sure that you’d already be owning one of those amazing F1 Racing books. But there is one more that you can add to your collectibles.

This one is called the Formula One Champions Opus book and is as big as the sport can get, literally. Yes, the book’s surprisingly over-sized as it contains a whole range of photos and articles on F1 racing, thereby making it a must-have for all die-hards of the sport.

We also hear that this one is the largest book ever produced on F1 racing and has also been signed by every living F1 champion. At $40,000 the book’s a real delight. Plus the black and white chess-board cover will make the book sit pretty on your coffee table, but just be careful because you can’t afford to spill any on this one!

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Now, we didn’t ever give a thought to a product that will appeal to an F1 fan, a chess lover as well as to a carbon fiber enthusiast at the same time. Cheers to the folks who do. And the very talented F1 designer Dominik Sheurer is one of them. As part of the high-luxe line Carbon Luxury, the man has created a gorgeous chessboard made in carbon fiber with the liberal use of high quality stainless steel and 24 carat gold or sterling silver. Now this is a rare feat because all these high end material are combined normally for motorsports or aerospace only.

Even the chess pieces are styled in a way never-seen-before. The curves are sexy and the lines are modern while maintaining the original aesthetics of the game. Don’t worry; you will not have to unlearn your knowledge of chess in order to play this one.

The carbon fiber chess set comes in an exclusive wooden box and is accompanied by a signed certificate. So far only 101 units have been made. Make this limited edition yours for $11,350 a piece.

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