Food & Drink -- 4 days ago
Words: Holly Macnaghten
Dom Reilly, the founder of the eponymous label of luxury travel accessories, is now the proud sponsor of the Williams F1 and his livery will be seen on the cars for the first time at the British Grand Prix. While he is there, Dom will be filling us in on everything that is going on behind the scenes and the parties surrounding the main event. He is with double michelin-starred chef and larger than life character, Michael Caines, who is on the Dom Reilly Board and a proud ambassador of the brand. Dom Reilly takes us through his time at the British Grand Prix this year at Silverstone…
DAY 1 – FRIDAY
Day 1 at Silverstone and the tables are set for lunch in the all new Williams Martini Racing motorhome. The all-new motorhome is three storeys high with amazing features on each floor. Each driver even has their own changing room with en-suite and shower. The Martini terrace on the top floor of the Williams Martini Racing motorhome is definitely the place to hang out early evening. Susie Wolff gets a lot of media attention as she becomes the first woman to drive in an F1 event in 20 years.
DAY 2 – SATURDAY
No better place to soak up the atmosphere than at the Martini Terrace on top deck of the Williams Martini Racing motorhome. Martini Royale anyone? Michael Vaughan, ex England cricket captain, BBC Test Match Special commentator and Strictly Come Dancing “legend” joined Dom Reilly and the Williams Martini Racing team for today’s qualifying. Here he is in the pits moments before her bumped into Sky commentator Natalie Pinkham. As the day came to a close, we held a party to celebrate Felipe’s 200th GP – with almost all of the drivers turning up to show their support- popular guy!
DAY 3 – SUNDAY
On a sunny day at Silverstone we all witnessed a fabulous race. Natalie Pinkham – Sky TVs pundit was sporting some fantastic Union Jack trousers, along with her new Dom Reilly tote. Eric Clapton joined us too and took home his new Crash helmet case. Then to top all that, Valtteri Bottas finished 2nd behind Lewis Hamilton – considering he started from 17th that’s the drive of the day Valtteri! Once Valtteri got the podium finish we all headed down to the podium to watch him get his trophy and champagne. The real X Men …Michael Fassbender with Felipe Massa and his son Felipino and Dom Reilly. Then back to the Williams Martini Racing terrace for Martini cocktails with singer Lamar and chef Michael Caines, MBE
