Round 12 saw the F1 roadshow return to Hockenheim, which allowed our group to enjoy the historic city of Heidelberg as well as German hospitality again after a year’s break.

Rachel and l left Gullivers HQ in the middle of an unusually cold April to head to New Zealand in the throes of a glorious and balmy autumn.  First we had to get to New Zealand and we flew to Auckland via Dubai, on the longest non-stop flight

The synonymous Monaco Grand Prix was the 6th round of the 2016 Formula 1 calendar and after a thrilling race in Barcelona with Mercedes' drama and history made, it was certainly a race not to miss.

One of our favourite Grands Prix; the first European race of the season. A beautiful tourist city with the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya only 30 minutes away. Good restaurants, good museums, beaches and warm weather too.

All roads lead to Lyon for the two very exciting and eagerly anticipated finals, Harlequins playing a very on-form Montpellier side and Saracens to take on the challenge of a Dan Carter’s inspired Racing 92 at the newly built Parc Olympique Lyonna