The Formula One World Series is about as exciting as motorsport gets, and the rise in popularity from across the world over recent years has been immense. However, getting involved with the sport is an expensive business, through start up costs, running a team, or simply being associated with a team or driver. An affordable way for many to get involved lies with F1 show cars.

There are three types of F1 show cars, each quite different and serving different purposes. The first, the replica model, just demonstrates the evocative shape and styling, where as the second, a replica that is complete with engine offers the chance to drive. These are at each end of the spectrum, and it is the third, a replica with a simulator that many are turning to.

The first type though is great to hire just as a talking point at an event, and allow people to have their photo with. It is sure to impress, yet is not ridiculously expensive so could even be used as a novel display at a birthday party or some such.

At the other end of the scale is the working replica, complete with an engine that can be driven. However, these are extremely expensive of course and, though not nearly as powerful as the real thing, can take some time to get used to driving. For corporate away days, or a memorable party though, there are companies that can organize track days in such cars.

With the simulator, it is almost the best of both worlds. They afford the look and impact of a replica, but allow a certain amount of real driving experience. Again, they make for wonderful showcases and really can lift an event's success and popularity.

Across the world, Formula One exudes glamour and decadence, and with F1 show cars of any type in situ, this will inevitably be demonstrated. For something completely different, and to stand from the crowd, they are well worth a look.

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