We'd been wondering for a while what all this baton stuff was about, but when we received an invitation from Ferrari GB to attend the London event all became clear. 60 magnificient Ferraris gathered in St. James Square on what felt like a warm summer's day to greet the baton from its travels around the UK whilst the owners were treated to a breakfast at the stately RAC Club around the corner.

Then it was off to the Italian Embassy in Grosvenor Square for a lunch-time reception hosted most graciously by the Italian Ambassador, Giancarlo Aragona, who spoke glowingly of Ferrari's importance to Italian commerce and sheer style.

The cavalcade then proceeded, under police escort, to Silverstone for a photo-session before the baton was loaned to the Ferrari Owners' Club who gave it pride of place at their Spring Ball which was taking place at a nearby hotel. Here are some pictures of a great day in London :